Samantha Spengler

About Samantha Spengler

Proven infrastructure and telecom leader with nearly 20 years of experience directing…

Experience

1. Site Development Manager

   T-Mobile

   Aug 2014 — Present

   Delivering 300+ mission-critical facilities, establishing standardized processes for vendor performance, schedule predictability, and regulatory compliance — ensuring resilient, scalable capacity to support enterprise network growth. Revitalize site acquisition processes, leading leasing and permitting initiatives in collaboration with real estate vendors. Direct external engineering firms and contractors, providing technical leadership and complying with design scopes defined in partnership with Local RF Engineers. Engage in weekly deployment discussions to drive progress and preemptively tackle potential risks. Maintain rigorous oversight of project deliverables, consistently sustaining an accurate forecast and validating vendor invoices. Collaborate with executives and regional leaders to forecast capacity, mitigate risks, and deliver mission-critical projects on time and within budget. Datacenter-Comparable Leadership: Oversaw hardening program with generator installations across 120 sites, achieving 80% completion in one year, ensuring resiliency and uptime. Spearheaded 5G network deployment in West TX, establishing a national benchmark for subsequent rollouts. Devised a turnaround strategy for the Hawaii market, revamping underperforming construction operations and meeting all KPIs under compressed timelines Piloted construction process for 200+ concurrent projects in Las Vegas 4G network buildout, managing permitting, contractor oversight, and commissioning. Established a jurisdictional pre-approval process with multiple west region jurisdictions across the country. Drove process innovation in soft cost management, forecasting, POR cleanup, entitlement reviews, and tech forums across the Desert West region. Mentor numerous mentees over the course of my career to encourage growth and leadership