Manuel Lara
Sleepy Hollow,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented project engineer with expertise in developing project plans and ensuring regulatory compliance. Strong background in cost estimation and quality control, contributing to successful project delivery and client satisfaction.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Designer
Sargent & Lundy
Warrenville, IL
08.2024 - Current
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, coordinating efforts to meet tight deadlines and budget constraints.
- Created CAD models and drawings for electrical blueprints.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations by conducting thorough evaluations of electrical designs.
Project Engineer
Trilytics
Gilberts, IL
04.2023 - 08.2024
- Developed and implemented project plans, ensuring alignment with client specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Ensured quality control for all aspects of the project, reducing defects and rework.
- Contributed to successful bids for new contracts by accurately estimating labor hours, materials costs, and equipment needs based on project specifications provided by clients.
- Assisted in proposal development by estimating project costs, scope, and timeline accurately to secure new business opportunities.
- Traveled out of state for concrete pour oversight
- Interpret structural blueprints for bidding proposals
Designer
Sargent & Lundy
Warrenville, IL
09.2021 - 04.2023
- Designed electrical systems and components for diverse projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Developed detailed 2D AutoCAD, enhancing project visualization and accuracy.
- Implemented quality control measures in design processes, reducing errors and improving overall project delivery timelines.
- Worked with architects, engineers, and customers to efficiently resolve planning and construction issues.
- Created blueprints for electrical installation.
- Visited nuclear power plants to gather information for blueprint design.
Truck Driver
Lara Construction
Itasca, IL
09.2016 - 09.2021
- Operated heavy trucks to transport materials and equipment to job sites efficiently.
- Conducted regular vehicle inspections, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and operational readiness.
- Collaborated with construction teams to coordinate delivery schedules and optimize workflow efficiency.
- Maintained accurate logs of mileage, fuel consumption, and delivery documents for record-keeping purposes.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Elk Grove High School
Elk Grove Village, IL05-2014
Skills
- Electrical CAD software
- Lighting design
- Extensive autocad knowledge
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Cost estimation
- Construction
- Construction cost estimates
- Construction management
- Bid preparation
- CDL Class A
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Designer
Sargent & Lundy
08.2024 - Current
Project Engineer
Trilytics
04.2023 - 08.2024
Designer
Sargent & Lundy
09.2021 - 04.2023
Truck Driver
Lara Construction
09.2016 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Elk Grove High School