Mathew C Lara
Cranston,RI
Summary
Results-oriented aspiring Civil Engineer, highly skilled at design, drafting, cost estimation and presentations. Excellent public speaking and teamwork skills. Motivated Military Officer with an engineering background in Civil, Construction, Facilities, and Naval Architecture eager to apply project management and organizational skills in various environments. Registered EIT and PMP, currently gaining experience and working towards for PE, and seeking greater opportunities within the civil engineering community. Served on three US Coast Guard Cutters for over six years with solid engineering, project management, and operations background. Highly driven individual and steadfast in completing challenges.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Planning and Real Property Branch Chief
US Coast Gaurd Civil Engineering Unit Providence
05.2024 - Current
- Reviewed design documents and coordinated revisions as necessary to meet changing client requirements or construction constraints.
- Maintained excellent communication with clients, providing regular updates on project status and addressing concerns promptly.
- Monitored project progress, identifying potential risks and implementing corrective actions to mitigate their impact.
- Created site plans for future Coast Guard facilities to include, Air Stations, Piers, and Maintenance Shops.
- Lead team of engineers and architects in planning analysis for various civil engineering initiatives.
- Responsible for creating and managing project schedules, tracking progress, allocating resources, and solving problems throughout project lifecycle.
- Real Property Chief oversaw team of Real Property Specialist in management of government leases.
- Project management: proficiency in managing and overseeing projects, including planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and monitoring project progress to ensure timely and successful completion.
Assistant Facility Engineer
US Coast Guard Aviation Training Center
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Certified Engineer Intern working at US Coast Guard Aviation Training Center Facility Engineering Department.
- Provides technical oversight of $5M facility maintenance contract.
- Supervised 31 personnel and continuous operation, maintenance, and improvement of 486K sq ft military facility consisting of 44 buildings and 2,015 facility equipment, all valued at $167M
- Unit Construction manager: Led over 80 project contracts valued at $2.4M, Conducted pre-final, acceptance, and post-acceptance inspections.
- Completed 40 hours of Energy Management Training, 30 hours of roofing design, and 30 hours of environmental management.
- Commissioned, scheduled, and managed outside resources for maintenance and remedial repairs.
- Conducted onsite inspections and prepared engineering project costing.
- Proficient in using engineering software including RS Means, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
- Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers.
- Displayed strong communication and interpersonal skills while visiting clients, jobsites and consultant offices to support project and business development needs.
- Estimated materials costs and sourcing requirements for project feasibility
- Drafted and reviewed construction schedules, environmental impact studies and project designs
Operations Officer, Officer
US Coast Guard Cutter Campbell
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Responsible for all ship deployment planning, tasking, and navigation
- Directly oversaw ship communications, electronics, navigation, and weapons equipment maintenance
- Oversaw disposition of logs, messages, reports, and management of Law Enforcement, Navigation, and Seamanship training programs
- Supervised 26 members and led 90 personnel crew through five different patrols spanning from Eastern Pacific to Arctic
- Mentored, coached, and trained junior members on responsibilities and procedures of shipboard navigation
- Monitored and maintained $150K operations and weapons budget
- Planned and resourced personnel and logistics for operations component exercises resulting in highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles.
Assistant Engineer Officer
US Coast Guard Cutter Waesche
07.2017 - 08.2019
- Oversaw and was responsible for ship's engineering plant's safe operation and daily operations, including all hull, mechanical, auxiliary, shipboard stability, and electrical systems
- Supervised 38 members and managed $500K budget in coordinating ship's depot (import-contracted support) level maintenance
- Qualified and served as Engineer Officer of Watch, directly overseeing all operations of ship's engineering plant
- Chaired unit's Damage Control Training Team, ensuring all 125 crew members understood ship's complex engineering and damage control systems
- Oversaw Ship's yearlong dry-dock availability project and 30-year service life extension.
- Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance.
- Managed and scheduled equipment and system preventive maintenance programs to verify contractual compliance.
- Attended weekly department head meetings to share information and voice concerns.
- Monitored project progress, ensuring conformance to design specifications and safety standards.
Student Engineer Officer
US Coast Guard Cutter Midgett
06.2015 - 07.2017
- Served as Auxiliary Division Officer, direct supervisor of 14 enlisted members, oversaw maintenance and daily operations of two small boats, all shipboard fuel and stability, and unit auxiliary systems, including Air Conditioning, Potable Water production, and Wastewater collection
- Operated as Damage Control Assistant, leading ship's crew through various drills and emergency casualties to guarantee shipboard safety while at sea
- Deployed with Coast Guard Cutter on four different deployments across Pacific Ocean
- Qualified and served as Engineer Officer of Watch, directly overseeing entire ship's engineering plant
- Certified as Officer of th Deck, oversaw operations and safe navigation of ship through various law enforcement missions.
- Created plan documentation and updated project scope changes.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Project Management
Spring Hill College
Mobile12.2023
Bachelor's Degree of Science - Civil Engineering
US Coast Guard Academy
New London05.2015
Service Academy Preparatory Program - General Studies
New Mexico Military Institute
Roswell05.2011
Skills
- Environmental Compliance
- Engineering Study Execution
- CAD Drafting
- Facilities Engineering
- Regulatory Review
- Coordinating Maintenance Schedules
- Project Proposals
- Energy Consumption
- Energy Management System
- Code Compliance
- Military Procedures
- Contract Management
- Cost Management
- Government Contracting
- Staff Management
Certification
· Certified Engineer Intern, State of Alabama: January 2022
· Certified Energy Manager: March 2023
· Federal Government Contracting Officer Representative: June 2018
· Obtained Top Secrete Clearance: January 2020
- PMP - Project Management Professional, May 2024
Timeline
Planning and Real Property Branch Chief
US Coast Gaurd Civil Engineering Unit Providence
05.2024 - Current
Assistant Facility Engineer
US Coast Guard Aviation Training Center
08.2021 - 05.2024
Operations Officer, Officer
US Coast Guard Cutter Campbell
08.2019 - 08.2021
Assistant Engineer Officer
US Coast Guard Cutter Waesche
07.2017 - 08.2019
Student Engineer Officer
US Coast Guard Cutter Midgett
06.2015 - 07.2017
· Certified Engineer Intern, State of Alabama: January 2022
· Certified Energy Manager: March 2023
· Federal Government Contracting Officer Representative: June 2018
· Obtained Top Secrete Clearance: January 2020
- PMP - Project Management Professional, May 2024
Master of Business Administration - Project Management
Spring Hill College
Bachelor's Degree of Science - Civil Engineering
US Coast Guard Academy
Service Academy Preparatory Program - General Studies
New Mexico Military Institute
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