Beliza Sotomayer
Project Engineer
Years of Industry Experience: 4+
Beliza is a Project Engineer at Faraday Microgrids, responsible for supporting project execution and ensuring operational excellence across multiple renewable energy initiatives. Since joining the company in 2024, she has played a critical role in coordinating project RFPs, managing permit processes, and maintaining project schedules. Beliza oversees all activities related to Procore, including RFIs, submittals, and document management, while working closely with the project manager to vet subcontractors, execute bids, and track change orders. She also manages Operations & Maintenance (O&M) teams for completed projects, ensuring optimal system performance.
Professional Background:
Beliza brings diverse experience in construction management and project coordination to her role. Prior to joining Faraday, she worked as a Bid Clerk at Hardesty & Associates, where she managed bid submissions and ensured compliance with organizational policies. As a Field Engineer for The Middlesex Corporation, she contributed to large-scale infrastructure projects such as the Greater Orlando Airport Authority Terminal C and Brightline Train Parking Lot projects, focusing on technical plan interpretation, safety enforcement, and quality assurance. Her background also includes a Project Coordinator role at Paul Davis Restoration, where she streamlined subcontractor management and material coordination, and a Field Engineering Co-op with Granite Construction on the Brightline Train Project.
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Seminole State College of Florida (May 2023) Honors/Awards: Dean’s List
Licenses & Certifications:
- Project Management Professional Certification (Current)
- Building Construction Technology Certificate
- OSHA 10-Hour Certification
- Adult First Aid, CPR, AED Certification
- Lean Practitioner Certification
Skills:
- Bilingual in Spanish and English (Reading, Writing, Speaking)
- Software Proficiency: Microsoft Office, MS Project, Bluebeam Revu, AutoCAD, HCSS, JD Edwards E1, BIM 360, Vista, Procore
- Expertise in construction planning, scheduling, safety, and document management
Project Experience
Faraday Microgrids Projects
Coordination of renewable energy microgrid project permits, RFP distribution, and O&M team management (2024–Present)
Greater Orlando Airport Authority Terminal C Project
Managed submittals, RFIs, and ensured safety and quality compliance for this $64.7 million infrastructure initiative.
Brightline Train Parking Lot
Technical plan interpretation, resource allocation, and project close-out for this $10 million project.
Brightline Train Project
Reviewed contracts, processed quantities, and supported construction work plans for this $4.5 billion transportation project.
Beliza’s technical expertise, commitment to operational efficiency, and multilingual capabilities make her an invaluable contributor to Faraday Microgrids’ success in delivering state-of-the-art energy solutions.
