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Michael Lliteras

Margate,FL

Summary

UCF Mechanical Engineer with 7 years of construction experience across majority Project Engineering/Project Management roles in residential/multi-family projects. Accelerated learning abilities and an exemplary work ethic are supplemented by a lifelong construction background as the son of a licensed general contractor.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager/Estimator/Job Site Supervisor

Big Dog Construction Services, Inc
05.2020 - Current
  • Successfully managed multiple residential projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource and subcontractor availability, and alignment with company goals. Projects ranged from new residential homes ranging in value from 2 to 17M, to large and small scale additions, down to bathroom/kitchen remodels and minor renovations
  • Took multiple different styles of projects from an initial client idea through to a finished and closed out project by assisting owners/clients through the design process, onto the bidding and contractual stages, through permitting and all construction phases, and ultimately into punchlist and final project closeout/handover
  • Performed a number of duties for the organization apart from project management, including but not limited to site supervision, estimating, accounting, on-site labor, hiring, IT, and legal deposition participation
  • Developed comprehensive project plans and schedules with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements to best ensure timely delivery of high-quality results with controlled costs
  • Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the design/pre-construction/building/closeout process
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to ensure maximal value was provided to the organization and the client

Project Engineer & Project Intern

Balfour Beatty Construction
05.2018 - 05.2020
  • Supported Project Manager with document management, plan room organization, and architect/subcontractor/owner correspondence on an 83.6M contract for a 14 story apartment complex in Downtown Orlando from ground-breaking all the way through the first turnover to the owner
  • Prepared and reviewed engineering specifications, scopes of work, schedules of payments from subcontractors and other documents
  • Completed daily construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines
  • Assisted with quality inspections and document editing including submission and distribution of RFIs, submittals, and meeting notes
  • Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications
  • Intern for Tavistock Pixon Microapartments and Camden 520 Lake Eola Apartments projects with a combined contract value of 125.6M
  • Supported project engineers on various tasks including QA/QC, drafting RFIs to engineers and ensuring their timely response/implementation, taking meeting minutes, verifying stored materials off site, and handling permitting tasks

Bartender/Mixologist

Gilt Nightclub / Knight's Pub
07.2015 - 03.2018
  • Served large customer volumes in a high-stress environment
  • Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits
  • Managed bar revenues by ensuring all patrons were billed properly and all cash was accounted for
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies for accuracy, and provided a cashier report to the manager for review at end of each shift
  • Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals
  • Trained new hires on company methods and values

Test Driver/Development Driver

Rebel Rock Racing
11.2012 - 02.2016
  • Drove various race cars near their limits to test assorted suspension settings and new parts to determine their effect on vehicle performance
  • Worked with team engineers to provide feedback on car performance and car feeling based on adjustments made in order to find optimal suspension setups for various tracks
  • Performed recorded and live interviews for various racing-related media sources to promote the team, myself as a driver, and the sponsors that supported us
  • Assisted paying drivers as a coach to develop their skills as drivers using data acquisition and in-car video
  • Performed fatigue tests on tire, suspension, and internal combustion cooling systems

Shipment Manager

Grout Perfect
07.2010 - 08.2014
  • Ensured orders were filled on time and met strict quality control standards
  • Oversaw production process from bare product intake to manufacturing/coloring/bottling processes all the way to finished product shipment packaging and delivery of anywhere from 1 to 15 orders per day to UPS/FedEx offices
  • Enhanced and redefined organizational structure to maintain the company's competitive edge
  • Ensured customers were billed properly before release of product from the warehouse

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
05.2019

Skills

  • Descriptive and Efficient Communication Abilities
  • Quick Process Learner/Adapter
  • Computer/Tech Proficient (Procore/Microsoft Project/Bluebeam/BIM/Constructware etc)
  • Creative Problem Solving To Beat Schedules/Budgets
  • Attention To Detail/Laser Focus
  • Engaging Personality/Interpersonal Skills
  • Team Player/Collaborator
  • Positive/Calm Approach to Resolving Conflict
  • High Reliability Under Pressure and Adversity
  • Florida State Notary and OSHA 30 Certified

Accomplishments

    Professional Life

  • Helped lead a project team of over 300 workers, engineers, and superintendents to take a 14 story apartment building from plans to a turned-over reality.
  • Taken multiple residential construction projects from initial owner conversation, to design phase, to permitting/construction, and all the way through to a completed and closed out project.
  • Responsible for over $350,000 in revenue across multiple bartending jobs pre-graduation.

    • Motorsports

  • Began racing karts at 7 years old, became youngest licensed racing driver with the National Auto Sport Association at 13 years old, and became the youngest winner at 14. Began professional racing career at 15.
  • Became youngest licensed International Motor Sports Association driver at 16 years old and became the youngest driver to participate in official sessions during the Rolex 24 at Daytona in the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge (now known as the Michelin Pilot Challenge)

    • Personal Life

  • Served on the executive leadership board of my fraternity, Lambda Chi Alpha, for 8 semesters in order to fine tune my leadership skills while using them for the advancement and betterment of the brotherhood.

Hobbies

Online Motorsport Simulation/High Performance Driving/Auto Mechanics

  • High proficiency in setup/operation of many different types of racing simulator hardware/software and PCs. Been racing and/or working on some sort of kart or car since the age of 6 years old, it is my biggest passion.

Audio Engineering/Music Production

  • Been taking a lifelong passion for music a step further and have been building a home music studio and learning all the softwares and techniques involved in music production during spare time over the last couple years.

Timeline

Project Manager/Estimator/Job Site Supervisor

Big Dog Construction Services, Inc
05.2020 - Current

Project Engineer & Project Intern

Balfour Beatty Construction
05.2018 - 05.2020

Bartender/Mixologist

Gilt Nightclub / Knight's Pub
07.2015 - 03.2018

Test Driver/Development Driver

Rebel Rock Racing
11.2012 - 02.2016

Shipment Manager

Grout Perfect
07.2010 - 08.2014

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Central Florida

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