Fobah Ethy
About Fobah Ethy
Fobah Ethy is a Construction Manager at American Tower, where he oversees a portfolio of over 300 tower sites and has implemented strategies that achieved significant cost savings and enhanced project delivery. He holds a Master's degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management from The University of Texas at Arlington.
Work at American Tower
Fobah Ethy currently serves as a Construction Manager at American Tower, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he manages a portfolio of over 300 active tower sites, focusing on tower modification and project estimating. He has played a significant role in reviewing close-out packages to ensure accurate project forecasting. Ethy has enhanced project delivery speed by 25% through effective coordination of cross-functional teams. He also conducts regular safety meetings with project teams, achieving zero lost time incidents.
Education and Expertise
Fobah Ethy holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from The University of Texas at Arlington, which he completed in 2023. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from the same university, graduating in 2021. Prior to that, he obtained an Associate of Science from Houston Community College in 2018. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in both business and construction management principles.
Background in Construction
Before joining American Tower, Fobah Ethy worked at Fringe Construction LLC as a Construction Drafter from 2017 to 2018 in the Houston, Texas area. He also gained experience at the Texas Department of Transportation, where he served as a Construction Inspector II from 2019 to 2022. Additionally, he completed a Summer Engineering Internship with the Texas Department of Transportation in 2019, where he initiated innovative construction approaches and ensured compliance with OSHA and regulatory standards.
Achievements in Project Management
During his tenure at American Tower, Fobah Ethy achieved a 7% cost savings by maintaining project schedules and budgets through the use of project management software. His efforts in organizing events as the Director of External Relations for the UTA Construction Management Club helped enhance students' professional skills and establish the 'Alumni-Employer partnerships program.' Ethy also developed and delivered presentations to senior management on new methods for awarding project sites to General Contractors.