Aaron Snyder
Program Manager at CLS, Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- Role
- Program Manager at Contract Land Staff
- Location
- Costa Mesa, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Aaron Snyder
A results-driven Project Manager with deep expertise in accelerating complex, multi-stakeholder infrastructure projects across the Utilities and Telecommunications sectors. Proven track record in successfully navigating dynamic regulatory landscapes, leading high-value site acquisition efforts, and ensuring end-to-end compliance for wireless deployments (5G, Macro, Small Cell, Fiber).My experience spans key roles at industry leaders:San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG & E): Served as a Joint Asset Management Team Project Manager, overseeing all wireless deployments on utility infrastructure in San Diego County, ensuring strict compliance and construction oversight.Crown Castle: Managed the entire entitlement lifecycle as a Government Relations Project Manager, securing critical approvals for macro sites, small cells and fiber builds across diverse regions by strategically engaging government affairs and public relations.Ericsson: Held the position of Site Acquisition Manager, responsible for the end-to-end real estate acquisition, zoning, and permitting for major network deployments, ensuring rigorous adherence to global quality standards and deployment timelines.I leverage deep expertise in Site Acquisition & Entitlement Management, Zoning & Permitting Acceleration,$1M+ Budget Oversight, and Cross-Functional Leadership to drive innovative, compliant project execution and advance digital connectivity.Core Competencies • Wireless Infrastructure Deployment (Macro/Small Cell/Fiber) • Permitting & Entitlement Processes • Jurisdictional Coordination & Regulatory Compliance • RF Engineering Collaboration • Fiber and Power Routing • Construction & Site Acquisition Management • End-to-End Project Lifecycle Oversight • Budgeting, Cost Tracking & Process Improvement • Cross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement • Contract Negotiation & Amendments • Data Analysis, GIS/Mapping Tools, and Reporting • CRM, SAP, and Permitting Platforms (Site Tracker, etc) • Microsoft Office Suite & Project Management Tools
Experience
Program Manager
Mar 2026 — Present · Cypress, CA, US
Program Manager for utility undergrounding on the Brightline West Project, a high-speed rail system to operate between Las Vegas, NV to Rancho Cucamonga, CA along the I-15 corridor.• Program management support for Southern California Edison (SCE) undergrounding efforts in and around Southern California.
Education
San Diego State University
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration
2006 — 2010
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