Mike Luster
Project Manager
Buda,TX
Summary
Strategic Construction Manager with demonstrated success assessing project scope and adhering to deadlines. Safety-conscious and detail-oriented with 30+ year industry background. Well-versed in team leadership and task delegation to drive project progress and foster client satisfaction.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
4
4
Certificate
Work History
Project Manager / Estimator
Unity Contractor Services
Austin, TX
08.2018 - Current
- Oversee all estimating, including bid solicitations, and scope of work through contract negotiation
- Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior lead
- Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance
- Projects: 5.5 million - Good Fellow Air Force Base: Bld. 448, All EMCS improvements, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and associated trades
- City of Austin Housing Authority -1 million
- Travis County renovation projects: Juvenile Probation Dept., Parks Dept.,
Construction Manager
Mod Pizza
Austin, TX
08.2016 - 07.2018
- Handled all new construction and remodels in Texas for rapidly expanding company
- Oversaw openings of over 40 stores
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
- Worked closely with Real Estate, Operations, and Design
- Controlled all budgets, Hiring of contractors, schedules, and change orders.
Lead Estimator
Miller Group Construction
Austin, TX
06.2013 - 08.2016
- Solicited bids from subcontractors in all trades, qualified all proposals and assembled bid packages for clients
- Ground up builds and interior finish-out of up to two million were standard
- As Project Manager, handled all contractor selection, buyout, scheduling, and worked closely with Project Superintendents to keep project on time / within budget.
- Analyzed designs and performed accurate cost analysis
Site Superintendent
Barecky Construction / Journeyman Construction
Dripping Springs, TX
04.2008 - 06.2013
- Blueprint review, daily reports, material purchasing, and building code compliance
- Collaborated with building officials, architects, engineers, owners, and had daily control of entire jobsite.
- Read plans and blueprints and communicated to workers.
President
Luster Construction
Glendora, CA
01.2001 - 04.2008
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Supported and supervised team professionals.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
Education
Associate of Arts - Pomona Business Administration
Cal Poly
California06.1988
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Mt. San Antonio College
CA06.1985
Skills
- Organization / time management
- Managing Multiple Projects
- Problem solver / Creative Solutions
- Manage multiple crews - Respectable
- Work remotely - Dependable/Efficient
- OSHA Regulations
- Site Inspection
- Construction Project Coordination
- Computer programs: Microsoft Office
- Proficient in all scopes
Certification
Lead Certification, OSHA 30, Traffic Control Training, CAL OSHA Trench Shoring, and CAL OSHA Asbestos
Timeline
Project Manager / Estimator
Unity Contractor Services
08.2018 - Current
Construction Manager
Mod Pizza
08.2016 - 07.2018
Lead Estimator
Miller Group Construction
06.2013 - 08.2016
Site Superintendent
Barecky Construction / Journeyman Construction
04.2008 - 06.2013
President
Luster Construction
01.2001 - 04.2008
Associate of Arts - Pomona Business Administration
Cal Poly
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Mt. San Antonio College
Lead Certification, OSHA 30, Traffic Control Training, CAL OSHA Trench Shoring, and CAL OSHA Asbestos
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
The most difficult thing in the world is to know how to do a thing and to watch someone else do it wrong, without comment.
T. H. White
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