Ayana Smith
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Acquired experience in the construction industry from accounting, and executive assistant to my present position as an Estimator that carries attention to details to provide accurate cost estimates. Proficient with Bluebeam, PlanSwift, Building Connected, and Procore. I am dedicated to delivering quality results and contributing to the growth and reputation of the construction management team.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Estimator
Rycon Construction, Inc.
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Effectively and efficiently overseen projects for retail renovations, tenant improvements, build-outs, industrial warehouses, and ground-up
- Most recently worked on an awarded 549,000 sq ft tenant build-out of an industrial warehouse worth 58 million dollars.
- CCP shell and interior buildouts of 10-15 million dollars.
- Palm Beach Gardens renovations of 4 million dollars.
- Pediatric Associates in Homestead Interior Buildout at 6 million.
- Petco Tower Shops in Davie total renovation valued at 4.5 million.
Estimator / Assistant Project Manager
Exclusive Trim, Inc.
05.2019 - 09.2021
- (Division 8 Subcontractor) Assisted Sr
- Project Manager oversaw and managed large multi-family units, hotels, and schools
- Responsible for submittals, permitting, RFIs, and samples of materials
- Worked with large general contractors from Kaufman Lynn, Balfour Beatty Construction, Suffolk Construction, ANF, Group and many more not listed.
Estimator
National Stoneworks
11.2018 - 03.2019
- (Division 6 Subcontractor) Responsible for quantity takeoffs under Senior Estimator and Pre-Construction Manager that included multifamily housing, hospitality, and assisted living developments.
Junior Estimator
Mills & Nebraska
02.2016 - 09.2017
- (Division 8 Subcontractor) Accumulated proposals, blueprints, specifications, and relevant documents to complete estimates for project works
- Visualized prepared estimates through the utilization of numerical and descriptive information using estimating software provided.
Education
Building Construction Specialist Certification -
Broward College
Davie, FL05.2022
OHSA
Miami, FL05.2022
Construction Management -
Florida International University
Miami, FL05.2025
A.A.S in Building Construction Technology & Construction Management -
Broward College
Davie, FL01.2022
Skills
- Estimate Preparation
- Project Planning
- Presentation Development
- Commercial Construction
- Project Estimation and Bidding
- Vendor Relationships
- Time Management
- Teamwork Abilities
- Construction Knowledge
- Scope Development
- Change Order Management
- Attention to Detail
- Value Engineering
- Analytical Thinking
- Multi-family Construction
Certification
30-Hour OHSA Construction Safety and Health
Projects
Assisted in the pre-construction and awarded projects listed below.
- Xebec Last Mile Logistics
- Coconut Creek Medical Office Building
- Humana (Conviva)
- U-Haul Storage Facilities
- Dick's Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy - (Dolphin Mall)
- Sprouts Farmer's Market
- Petco (Tower Shops, Davie, FL)
- Pediatric Associates
- Homestead Pavillion
- Palm Beach Gardens - Bridge Tower A
- CCP 18 KeHe - 362,000 Sq.ft (Interior Buildout) valued at $30 million
- CCP 38 - 549,000 Sq.ft (Interior Buildout) valued at $58 million
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Estimator
Rycon Construction, Inc.
01.2022 - 09.2023
Estimator / Assistant Project Manager
Exclusive Trim, Inc.
05.2019 - 09.2021
Estimator
National Stoneworks
11.2018 - 03.2019
Junior Estimator
Mills & Nebraska
02.2016 - 09.2017
Building Construction Specialist Certification -
Broward College
OHSA
Construction Management -
Florida International University
A.A.S in Building Construction Technology & Construction Management -
Broward College
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