Michael J Lutz
561-***-**** *************@*****.***
**** ******** ****, **** *****, Florida
Analytical, organized and detail-oriented adjuster with expertise and experience in the full spectrum of insurance and adjustment of claims. More than 20 years of construction experience assist in providing comprehensive and accurate estimates. Claims Estimator
WeScope Estimators, Boca Raton, Fl
August 2023 - present, March 2020-February 2021
● Estimate structural, water, and fire claims for contractors via Xactimate and Symbility satisfying TPA and carrier requirements.
● Joined fledgling company in 2020. Developed company policies, standards and procedures.
Facilities Manager
SIS Property Management, Boca Raton, Fl
February 2021 - August/2023
● Supervised maintenance crew of 6 managing $155MM commercial property.
● Responsible for maintaining 20 buildings over multiple properties including retail, medical, office and 20 restaurants.
● Managed annual maintenance budget of $1.1MM.
● Implemented cost-saving measures that greatly reduced air conditioning expenses.
● Lobbied for, gained approval, and purchased a boom lift for exterior maintenance and repairs.
● Upgraded training and procedures for staff to improve skill sets and safety. Construction Supervisor
Independent Contractor, Boca Raton, Fl
May 2019 - February 2020
● Supervised total renovation of owner-permitted house using temp labor and several subcontractors.
● Completed shell-in renovation per plans, on time, working closely with owner and architect.
● Assured code compliance and coordinated with inspectors.
● Supervised subcontractors to assure compliance with plans/codes and schedule.
● Used independent judgment and knowledge of construction principles to solve myriad problems arising from existing site conditions and constant change orders. Independent Adjuster
Independent All-lines adjuster-Florida License #W033764 November 2010 - September 2018
● Deployment contracts included assignments for Hurricane Irene/Massachusetts, Sandy in New Jersey and New York, Florence in North Carolina, Isaac and Irene in south Florida, tropical storms in Panama City, Jacksonville (2), Palm City, and many smaller assignments.
● Ran 1099 day claims for several providers in north Ohio. Supervising Manager/Installer
Choice Home Services, dba Designing Palm Beach, Lake Park, Florida September 2010 - August 2015
● A small home remodeling, repair and maintenance company.
● Designed, ordered and installed kitchens, with assistance of two helpers.
● Did HOA-related maintenance for two 500-unit communities. Supervisor/Manager
Ampco Roofing, Royal Palm Beach, Fl
October 2004 - August 2010
● Supervised roofing crews for commercial roofing company.
● Ordered materials for jobs, including custom-ordered single-ply roofing sheets.
● Coordinated delivery of materials, scheduling of jobs, liaised with client.
● Did roof take-offs to submit bids for jobs based off blueprints. Construction Supervisor
M/I Homes, Columbus, Ohio
June 1996 - October 2004
● Supervised production of semi-custom luxury homes.
● Learned from the bottom, started out sweeping floors, promoted to supervisor in 4 years. Software Experience
Adjusting: Xactimate X-1 and mobile (Roofs, exterior and Interior), XactAnalysis, Symbility Design/Estimating: Planswift, AutoCAD, SketchUp 3d Machining: G-code, V-Carve 3d, Vectric
Certifications and Licenses
620 Florida Adjuster – all lines #W033764
Education
Ohio State University, BA Industrial/Organizational Psychology June 1991 Villanova University Online, Master’s Certificate in Project Management September 2010 Hobbies- Woodworking- michaellutz38.wixsite.com/handcrafted,CNC woodworking also