Successful management professional with over 11 years of construction experience is focused on gaining a position as a Project Manager with a demolition firm.
Michael Edward Light
Achievements
 Coordinated Wacker Drive road closings for delivery of all steel structures, by crane pick, at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
 Self-performed layout for new 120,000 sq/ft. parking lot located at Evanston High School in Evanston, Illinois.
 Managed interior demolition of historic Radio Flyer world headquarters in Chicago, Illinois.
 Performed selective demolition of surgical labs at Northwestern Hospital, while maintaining air quality, in Chicago, Illinois.
Professional Experience
Demolition Foreman
Turner Construction
Chicago, IL
2008-Present
 Work closely with Superintendents, Project Managers and clients to ensure a working schedule for projects.
 Complete daily construction reports of all work performed including material tracking.
 Identify, address and resolve issues and problems as or before they occur.
 Establish solid, positive, and productive work environment by understanding the role and needs of all team members.
Concrete Foreman
Mancini Concrete Construction Glen Ellyn, IL
2005-2008
 Effectively managed own workforce, equipment, materials and contractors to attain targeted profit.
 Assisted with bid clarification of contractors with regard to scope of work costs and schedule.
 Achieved project schedule milestones by looking ahead and identifying weekly deliverables for own work force and contractors.
 Enforced health, safety and environmental procedures on-site in accordance with OSHA guidelines to ensure safety of all workers and protection of public.
Demolition Field Superintendent Leopardo Construction
Hoffman Estates, IL
2002-2005
 Managed a team of ten employees while performing interior demolition on projects up to 100,000 sq/ft.
 Used blueprints to perform all layout of structures to be demolished on each project.
 Performed daily/weekly safety inspections to ensure that all employees and equipment met or exceeded OSHA guidelines.
 Completed weekly reports for payroll and job hours performed.
Layout Engineer
AbbeyPaving North Aurora, IL
2002-2004
 Calculated elevations for excavation, concrete and asphalt.
 Designed elevations for sewer structures and curbs to ensure proper drainage.
 Interpreted blueprints and topographical maps for all layout.
 Completed logs for personnel, including work performed and man-hours.
Layout Engineer/Foreman Ragnar Benson, IL
Park Ridge, IL
1998-2002
 Responsible for conducting all mathematical equations relating to elevations of new and existing structures.
 Managed a team of eight employees while coordinating concrete and demolition projects.
 Worked on crew grading stone and concrete for flatwork, set forms and operated a vibrator on wall pours.
 Promoted to Layout Engineer while working on “The African Journey†exhibit located at The Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, IL.
Education
Northern Illinois University 1997-1998
University of Dubuque 1996-1997
Affiliations Illinois Laborers’ Local #1 Union Hall Chicago, IL
Skills MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Bobcat Operation, Rigging, Acetylene Torch Cutting
Certifications
IDOT Flagger Certification, First Aid/CPR Certification
References Furnished upon request
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