Aaron C. Smeltzer
Nashville,TN
Summary
Construction professional who is skilled in leading construction projects from conception through to completion with a strong focus on time management, budgeting, and quality control. Have coordinated with a variety of diverse teams, ensuring smooth communication and adherence to safety protocols. Developed strategies for risk mitigation and streamlined processes, resulting in increased efficiency and project delivery within set deadlines. Demonstrated ability to negotiate contracts and manage subcontractor/supplier relationships, significantly reducing costs while maintaining high standards of workmanship.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Edgerton Contractors, Inc.
Nashville, TN
08.2022 - Current
- Established a regional office in Nashville, TN and pursued over $175 million in project opportunities.
- Implemented a strategic business plan, and coordinated efforts with the executive leadership team.
- Coordinated with local subcontractors and suppliers to provide competitive pricing, identify project risks, and facilitate value engineering for potential clients.
Project Manager
Eutaw Construction
Columbia, TN
03.2022 - 08.2022
- $28 Million Project: TDOT – Bear Creek Pike & I-65 Interchange
- Managed the construction of a new bridge installation on I-65. Oversaw utility, earthwork, retaining wall, and drainage installations.
Project Manager
Eutaw Construction
Franklin, TN
02.2020 - 08.2022
- $48 Million Project: TDOT – Mack Hatcher Parkway Project
- Responsible for the construction of a ½ mile long bridge.
- Scheduled utility, earthwork, and various subcontractor trades throughout the project.
Project Manager
Eutaw Construction
Spring Hill, TN
04.2019 - 11.2020
- $4 Million Project: TDOT – Saturn Parkway Project
- Responsible for the grading operations (acting as a subcontractor) for a new roadway alignment for the entrance to the General Motors Plant.
- Oversaw T&M Change Orders, while coordinating with subcontractors and scheduling material deliveries.
Project Engineer
Sundt Construction
San Antonio, TX
03.2016 - 01.2019
- $32 Million Project: TxDot - I-10 Old Fredericksburg Project
- Performed P6 updates, submitted pay applications, tracked project changes and impacts.
- Reviewed financial reporting, provided project direction/coordination with subcontractors/suppliers.
- Managed traffic control operations, SW3P operations, material deliveries, and safety/quality programs.
Project Engineer
Kiewit Infrastructure Co
Chicago, IL
12.2013 - 03.2015
- $220 Million Project: Chicago Transit Authority Dan Ryan Project
- Tracked project costs, monitored subcontractors/suppliers through SAP/CLM based programming, produced owner pay applications, job operation reports, financial reports, and oversaw closeout procedures.
Assistant Project Engineer
Kiewit Infrastructure Co
Chicago, IL
03.2013 - 12.2013
- $220 Million Project: Chicago Transit Authority Dan Ryan Project
- Negotiated and wrote contracts for trucking subcontractors.
- Created owner pay applications and maintained financial oversight of subcontractors and suppliers on the project.
Project Engineer
Kiewit Infrastructure Co
Chicago, IL
06.2012 - 03.2013
- $5.4 Million Project: Chicago Transit Authority Loyola Station Upgrades & Improvements Project
- Established control budgets, project controls, tracked project costs, produced financial records, managed subcontractor contracts, provided P6 schedules, implemented safety/quality/compliance programs, managed owner pay applications/disbursements, and implemented a project closeout program.
Quality Control Manager
Kiewit Infrastructure Co
Newfoundland, Canada
03.2012 - 06.2012
- $1.5 Billion Project: Hebron Gravity Based Structure Project
- Managed quality control personnel, slurry testing, performance, and analysis of a cut-off wall used to assist in the building of Exxon Mobil's offshore oil-drilling rig.
Plant Superintendent & Quality Control Manager
Kiewit Infrastructure Co
Syracuse, NY
09.2011 - 03.2012
- $68 Million Project: Clinton CSO Project
- Responsible for setting up, maintaining, and production of a slurry batch plant.
- Performed quality control testing on slurry wall and cut-off wall operations.
- Managed truck deliveries, quantities, cost, and projections on material usage.
Construction Estimator / Project Engineer
Kiewit Infrastructure Co
Woodcliff Lake, NJ
12.2010 - 07.2011
- Estimated projects including the Coney Island Outfall Project (Excavation Plan) and the South Park Bascule Bridge Project in Seattle, WA (Structural Steel Plan).
- Procured contracts, tracked progress and billings of subcontractors, submitted pay requests, and projected costs for the project.
- Created a soil mix design laboratory program as part of the initial stages of the Hebron GBS Project.
Assistant Quality Control Manager
Kiewit Infrastructure Co
Lancaster, TN
05.2010 - 12.2010
- $87 Million Project: Center Hill Dam Remediation Project, US Army Corps of Engineers
- Oversaw the daily USACE construction progress reporting.
- Calibrated batch plants and performed on-site testing and verification of grout mixes being produced.
- Facilitated project closeout activities and punch list items.
Quality Control Engineer
Kiewit Infrastructure Co
Hawesville, KY
05.2009 - 05.2010
- $52 Million Project: Cannelton Mass Grading and Cut-Off Wall Project, American Municipal Power
- Created a cement bentonite mix design a cut-off wall, a quality control testing plan, and performed on-site permeability and compressive strength testing in accordance with API and ASTM standards.
Contract Administrator
Kiewit Infrastructure Co
Lancaster, TN
05.2008 - 05.2009
- $87 Million Project: Center Hill Dam Remediation Project, US Army Corps of Engineers
- Oversaw official letter correspondence to the USACE, managed multiple subcontractors’ contracts, and tracked change orders.
Office Engineer
Kiewit Infrastructure Co
Chicago, IL
01.2008 - 05.2008
- $125 Million Project: 9L Site Preparation, O’Hare Airport,
- Collected timecards, photos, invoices and other documentation for grading estimates associated with the massive grading scopes of the project.
- Priced change order work as it was being discovered and performed.
Field Engineer
Kiewit Infrastructure Co
Lake Zurich, IL
10.2007 - 01.2008
- $26 Million Project: Lake Zurich Railroad Bridge Project
- Oversaw a bonding/insurance estimate involving a major subcontractor on the project.
- Assisted the superintendent with closeout/final punch-list items.
Office Engineer
Kiewit Infrastructure Co
Elgin, IL
01.2007 - 10.2007
- $125 Million Project: 9L Site Preparation, O’Hare Airport
- Established documentation for flooding estimates/insurance claims associated with building work at O’Hare Airport.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management, Business Admin.
Bradley University
Peoria, ILMBA Candidate -
Belmont University
Nashville, TNSkills
- Strategic Planning & Implementation
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Contract Negotiation & Risk Identification
- Strong Verbal and Written Communication
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Change & Conflict Resolution
- Strategic Financial Assessment
- Schedule Coordination & Implementation
Certification
- AED / CPR / First Aid Training Certification
- OSHA 30 Hour Certification
- OSHA 40 Hour Hazwoper Certification
- MSHA - Part 46 New Miner Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Edgerton Contractors, Inc.
08.2022 - Current
Project Manager
Eutaw Construction
03.2022 - 08.2022
Project Manager
Eutaw Construction
02.2020 - 08.2022
Project Manager
Eutaw Construction
04.2019 - 11.2020
Project Engineer
Sundt Construction
03.2016 - 01.2019
Project Engineer
Kiewit Infrastructure Co
12.2013 - 03.2015
Assistant Project Engineer
Kiewit Infrastructure Co
03.2013 - 12.2013
Project Engineer
Kiewit Infrastructure Co
06.2012 - 03.2013
Quality Control Manager
Kiewit Infrastructure Co
03.2012 - 06.2012
Plant Superintendent & Quality Control Manager
Kiewit Infrastructure Co
09.2011 - 03.2012
Construction Estimator / Project Engineer
Kiewit Infrastructure Co
12.2010 - 07.2011
Assistant Quality Control Manager
Kiewit Infrastructure Co
05.2010 - 12.2010
Quality Control Engineer
Kiewit Infrastructure Co
05.2009 - 05.2010
Contract Administrator
Kiewit Infrastructure Co
05.2008 - 05.2009
Office Engineer
Kiewit Infrastructure Co
01.2008 - 05.2008
Field Engineer
Kiewit Infrastructure Co
10.2007 - 01.2008
Office Engineer
Kiewit Infrastructure Co
01.2007 - 10.2007
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management, Business Admin.
Bradley University
MBA Candidate -
Belmont University
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