Marcus Silafau
Sacramento
Summary
Experienced with planning and executing comprehensive project plans. Utilizes strong leadership and organizational skills to guide teams and ensure project milestones are met. Track record of implementing efficient processes and achieving project goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Network Construction Engineer
Verizon Wireless
01.2025 - Current
- Surveying new and existing sites to meet Verizon Standards.
- Collaborating with design firms and the RF Design team on site modifications and new facility locations.
- Facilitating design criteria and conducting internal drawing reviews with various teams.
- Pre-qualifying and onboarding new construction vendors, as well as managing the bidding process.
- Coordinating with contractors to establish project schedules, negotiate costs, and manage purchase orders.
- Ensuring timely invoice approvals and obtaining construction close-out documents.
- Managing project milestones, handling changing priorities, and ensuring proper documentation.
- Standardizing reporting, workflows, and processes across teams.
Project Manager - Macro RE
Verizon
02.2023 - 01.2025
- Led cross-functional teams in weekly deployments, dashboard/tracker reviews, and biweekly vendor scorecards
- Presented program updates to Director in weekly calls and monthly meetings
- Managed financial reports for accurate forecasting and spend
- Conducted refreshers/trainings on internal Q&A sessions
- Developed dashboards/trackers for team and vendors
- Collaborated with other departments to handle PM tasks and ensure project success
- Analyzed data and results using statistical techniques to support decision making
- Provided guidance and support to market teams for managing, engaging, and evaluating network data, projects, and deliverables
Property Manager
Verizon
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve site issues and streamline project management processes
- Coordinated with external vendors and internal departments to ensure timely completion of trouble tickets
- Managed incoming requests through PM Mailbox and effectively distributed tasks to appropriate team members
- Developed and implemented efficient workflows to expedite resolutions and improve team performance
- Analyzed data and provided insights to support decision-making and drive project progress
- Communicated effectively with stakeholders to ensure alignment on project objectives and goals
Property Appraiser - Technical Specialist
Travelers Insurance
04.2015 - 01.2021
- Investigated, evaluated, and handled personal and business line claims with exposures up to $1,000,000
- Drafted appraisals with high complexities requiring extensive knowledge of building codes/ordinances, construction management, and materials
- Developed rapport and partnerships with specialists such as consultants, engineers, and general contractors
- Consistently closed the most projects YoY efficiently
Account Associate
SizeWise
10.2012 - 01.2015
- Managed and increased sales/rental usage of bariatric equipment in the Sacramento area
- Provided training to high-level clinical staff and senior management on equipment usage
- Developed and maintained relationships with hospital accounts
- Managed largest account, UC Davis Med Center
ROTC
U.S. Army
09.2008 - 06.2012
- Trained and developed new cadets
- Achieved Highest Honor: Sons of the American Revolution Award for academic, fitness, and leadership excellence
- Completed training in leadership, military science, military operations, and briefings
- Provided guidance and support to team members
- Analyzed data and results to support decision making
Education
Exercise Biology
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA06.2012
Skills
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Computer literacy
- Bilingual
- Leadership
- Google Suite
- Financial Modeling
- Microsoft Office
- Project / Program Management
- Construction Estimating
- Team Leadership
- Presentation Skills
- Analysis Skills
- Problem Resolution
- Risk Analysis
- Process Improvement
- Tracking
- Technical Project Management
Timeline
Network Construction Engineer
Verizon Wireless
01.2025 - Current
Project Manager - Macro RE
Verizon
02.2023 - 01.2025
Property Manager
Verizon
02.2021 - 02.2023
Property Appraiser - Technical Specialist
Travelers Insurance
04.2015 - 01.2021
Account Associate
SizeWise
10.2012 - 01.2015
ROTC
U.S. Army
09.2008 - 06.2012
Exercise Biology
University of California, Davis
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