Deanna Smith
Henderson,NV
Summary
Passionate and detailed-oriented Construction Project Engineer with experience supporting commercial construction projects from pre-construction through closeout. Skilled in managing RFIs, submittals, procurement, contract documents, project coordination and communication with owners, architects, subcontractors, and field personnel.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Engineer
TEAM Construction
Las Vegas, NV
01.2024 - 01.2026
- Coordinated project documentation including RFIs, submittals and close out packages.
- Assisted Project Managers and Superintendents in planning and executing construction projects from inception through completion.
- Managed procurement activities, including material tracking, vendor coordination and equipment deliveries.
- Reviewed construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents to ensure compliance with project requirements.
- Facilitated communication between owners, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and field teams.
- Maintained project logs and tracked outstanding items to ensure timely resolution.
- Prepared meeting agendas and documented meeting minutes for project team coordination.
- Supported project closeout efforts, including punch list tracking, as-built documentation, warranties, and O&M manuals.
- Monitored subcontractor performance and followed up on outstanding deliverables and punchiest items.
- Assisted with schedule updates and monitored project milestones to support on-time completion.
- Assisted in the successful completion of commercial construction projects valued at $X million while maintaining quality and contract compliance, one of the projects being the MGM Tower/Suits Renovations.
Assistant Manager of IRD, Butlers & Mini Bars, Cafe & Pizza
The Palms
Las Vegas, NV
01.2024 - 01.2024
- Responsible for overseeing the day to day operations for Cafe, Pizza, Room Service & Butler Services to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness including but not limited to amenity orders & VIP restocks.
- Resolved any guests complaints in a timely matter.
- Supervise all Room Service, Butlers and Mini Bar personnel.
- Responsible for ordering daily supplies for the departments including receiving and verification.
- Successfully managing employees in a Culinary Union environment.
- Monitor and maintain cleanliness of Room Service areas ensuring compliance with hygiene and health and safety standards.
- Checking the mini bar staff for maintaining clean & free of expired products within the mini bars.
Project Engineer
Mason Building Company
Las Vegas, NV
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Oversees all aspects of an assigned project. Responsible for ensuring that the final product at turnover observes the client’s quality standards.
- Detailed-oriented Construction Project Engineer with experience supporting commercial construction projects.
- Maintained project logs and tracked outstanding items to insure timely resolutions.
- Monitored subcontractor performance and followed up on outstanding deliverables and punchiest items.
- Improved document control processes, resulting in faster turnaround times for project approvals.
- Assisted in the successful completion of commercial construction projects valued at $X million while maintaining quality and contract compliance.
- Coordinated with subcontractors to ensure timely completion of project milestones.
- Ensured quality control for all aspects of the project, reducing defects and rework.
FF&E Architectural Inspector
Global Building Technology
Las Vegas, NV
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Oversees all aspects of an assigned project. Responsible for ensuring that the final product at turnover observes the client’s quality standards.
- Detailed-oriented professional responsible for the construction and FF&E inspection actives, the detection and resolution of problems, ensure proper implementation of project elements and the delivery of satisfactory outcomes.
- Responsible for weekly reports including imaging.
Restaurant Manager IRD
The Cosmopolitan Hotel
Las Vegas, NV
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Responsible for overseeing the day to day operations for In-Room Dining to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness including but not limited to time orders.
- Resolved any guests complaints in a timely matter.
- Supervise all Room Service personnel.
- Supervise the room service area in order to attract, retain and motivate the employees.
- Managed the servers daily tasks.
- Responsible for ordering daily supplies for the department including receiving and verification.
- Responsible for charging & setting up food orders for hospitality groups.
- Ensure the timeliness and accuracy of the amenity set-up and delivery.
- Regularly review house counts, forecast and VIP list and maintain the confidentiality of the hotel and it’s guest.
- Assisted my staff on the line including but not limited to the cooks & chef whenever necessary.
- Monitor and Supervise the Mini Bar department.
Mini Bar Manager, Mini Bar Supervisor
MGM Mirage Hotel
Las Vegas, NV
01.2011 - 01.2019
- Overseen day-to-day operations to ensure maximum departmental efficiency and effectiveness.
- Managed all Mini Bar personnel.
- Managed all the vending machines on property.
- Ensure compliance with health and sanitation regulations.
- Resolve customer issues and disputes.
- Resolve guest disputes on billing with Front Desk and Hotel Cashiering.
- Place and maintain inventory issues and purchasing requisitions.
- General Ledger/P&L management.
- Manage FTE and departmental budget.
- Scheduling and departmental budget.
- Responsible for hiring & training any new employees.
- Successfully managing employees in a Culinary Union environment.
- Supervise the mini bar area in order to attract, retain, and motivate the employees.
- Ensure optimal level of service, quality, and hospitality are provided to our guest.
- Effectively communicate between other departments within the property & vendors.
- Partner with vendors on products/packaging for best pricing & Director of beverage to ensure products are aligned with property demographic.
- Partnered with Three Square & Corporate Sustainability to donate all expired items to the community, which allows for a company write-off.
Education
Computer Skills Certificate -
Community College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NVDiploma -
Adult Education
Las Vegas, NV06.1993
Skills
- RFIs and Submittals
- Procore Construction Management Program
- Punch List & Closeout Management
- Procurement Tracking
- Quality Control
- Bluebeam Software
- Finishline Software
- Construction Documentation
- P&L Management
- Microsoft Excel/Word/Outlook/Project
- PowerPoint
- Diversity Leader
- Hospitality & Operations Management
- Inventory Management
- Revenue Forecasting
Websites
Timeline
Project Engineer
TEAM Construction
01.2024 - 01.2026
Assistant Manager of IRD, Butlers & Mini Bars, Cafe & Pizza
The Palms
01.2024 - 01.2024
Project Engineer
Mason Building Company
01.2022 - 01.2023
FF&E Architectural Inspector
Global Building Technology
01.2020 - 01.2022
Restaurant Manager IRD
The Cosmopolitan Hotel
01.2019 - 01.2020
Mini Bar Manager, Mini Bar Supervisor
MGM Mirage Hotel
01.2011 - 01.2019
Computer Skills Certificate -
Community College of Southern Nevada
Diploma -
Adult Education