Daniel Smith

Hartselle,AL

Summary

Experienced Assistant Estimator with a background in preconstruction, subcontractor coordination, and project budgeting. Known for clear communication with project team and the ability to support projects from initial design through pricing.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Assistant Estimator/Project Manager

Maxus Construction

Birmingham, AL

09.2022 - Current

Communicate directly with owners, architects, and engineers during the early phases of a project to align expectations and gather critical information for budgeting.
Collaborate with design and development partners to evaluate feasibility and prepare conceptual budgets.
Coordinate with subcontractors to solicit pricing, clarify scopes, and compile comprehensive project budgets.
Support preconstruction planning through document management, scope analysis, and early-stage value engineering.

Assistant Project Manager

The Stewart Perry Company

Birmingham, AL

07.2020 - 08.2022

Wrote subcontractor scopes and supported the contract administration process.
Assisted with material logistics and delivery coordination to job sites.
Helped manage and update job cost reports and budget projections.
Supported RFI and submittal workflows between office and field teams.
Facilitated ongoing coordination between project stakeholders and team members.

Project Engineer

Layton Construction

Nashville, TN

01.2019 - 06.2020

Assisted in managing subcontractor relationships and coordinating buyout packages.
Worked closely with field supervision to support daily operations and logistics.
Helped manage submittals, RFIs, and project documentation.
Supported monthly billing processes and cost tracking for active projects.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Building Construction

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

12.2018

Skills

Project documentation
Cost estimating
Time management

Team collaboration
Proposal development
Relationship building