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Hurdis Smith

Hurdis Smith

New York,United States

Summary

Dynamic Senior Project Manager with extensive experience at CBRE, excelling in construction management and budget oversight. Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget, leveraging strong leadership and AutoCAD proficiency. Adept at fostering stakeholder relationships and driving project success through strategic planning and effective communication.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Project Manager, Client Services

CBRE/Turner & Townsend
New York, NY
03.2023 - Current

Client: Bank of America

  • Monitors retail renovation banking projects from project initiation, design, construction through close out
  • Creates detailed reports outlining progress, financials, issues and solutions for senior management review.
  • Manages and coordinates complex projects, ensuring successful completion of client objectives and milestones.
  • Creates project status presentations for delivery to customers or project personnel.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to ensure the best terms.
  • Monitored compliance with internal policies, contracts, and regulatory obligations.
  • Produces thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
  • Identifies project needs by reviewing project objectives and schedules.
  • Reviews final results of each project before delivery.
  • Monitors internal financial budgets to measure against projections.
  • Provides training sessions to staff on new processes or systems related to projects.
  • Manages changes to project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.
  • Develops comprehensive project plans to be shared with stakeholders.
  • Coordinates resources across multiple departments and teams to ensure successful completion of projects.
  • Maintains up-to-date records for all current and past projects.
  • Submits project deliverables to clients, consistently adhering to quality standards.
  • Monitors design processes from conceptual phase through construction.
  • Keeps project teams on-task with proactive control of budgets, schedules and scopes.
  • Oversees the achievement of all technical, financial, and scheduling goals.

Project Manager

CBRE
New York, United States
04.2019 - 03.2023
  • Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
  • Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
  • Drafted project construction schedule and updated as job progressed.
  • Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
  • Reviewed budget and subcontractor estimates in detail and analyzed for accuracy with scope of work relevancy in mind.
  • Reviewed project risks and devised proactive strategies to avoid potential roadblocks.
  • Communicated effectively with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.
  • Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
  • Furnished project updates to various stakeholders, informing on strategy, adjustments and progress.

Project Manager

Sevan Multi-Site Solutions
New York, United States
01.2018 - 11.2018
  • Drafted project construction schedule and updated as job progressed.
  • Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
  • Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
  • Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
  • Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
  • Furnished project updates to various stakeholders, informing on strategy, adjustments and progress.
  • Conferred with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
  • Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.

Senior Project Manager

JLL
New York, United States
09.2015 - 01.2018
  • Negotiated contracts with third-party vendors when necessary.
  • Established and maintained relationships with third parties and vendors.
  • Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams to ensure successful completion of projects.
  • Outlined work plans, assessed resources and determined timelines for projects.
  • Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
  • Successfully managed relationships with all stakeholders.
  • Conducted project post-mortems and created a recommendations report to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
  • Submitted project deliverables to clients, consistently adhering to quality standards.
  • Delivered high level of service to clients to extend relationship and encourage further projects.
  • Monitored design processes from conceptual phase through construction.
  • Kept project teams on-task with proactive control of budgets, schedules and scopes.

Project Manager/ Program Manager

Sevan Multi-Site Solutions
New York, United States
02.2014 - 09.2015
  • Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
  • Facilitated resolution of conflicts between team members when necessary.
  • Presented findings from data analysis in a clear, concise manner that was easily understood by stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Communicated effectively with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.
  • Drove continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong leadership.
  • Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
  • Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
  • Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency.

Project Manager

CBRE
New York, United States
03.2013 - 02.2014
  • Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
  • Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
  • Drafted project construction schedule and updated as job progressed.
  • Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
  • Reviewed budget and subcontractor estimates in detail and analyzed for accuracy with scope of work relevancy in mind.
  • Communicated effectively with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.
  • Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
  • Developed and updated project plans to document objectives, technologies, schedules, and funding.
  • Furnished project updates to various stakeholders, informing on strategy, adjustments and progress.
  • Identified project needs by reviewing project objectives and schedules.

Assistant Project Manager

Turner Towers/ John B Lovett Associates, Ltd.
Brooklyn, United States
03.2012 - 03.2013
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to tight deadlines.
  • Submitted project deliverables to clients, consistently adhering to quality standards.
  • Participated in meetings with clients, contractors, vendors and other stakeholders regarding current projects.
  • Identified risks associated with projects and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.
  • Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
  • Gathered data from various sources in order to provide comprehensive analysis of project performance metrics.

Project Manager

Harkess-Ord
10.2010 - 06.2011
  • Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
  • Drafted project construction schedule and updated as job progressed.
  • Communicated effectively with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.
  • Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
  • Developed and updated project plans to document objectives, technologies, schedules, and funding.

Retail Construction Project Coordinator

The Premier Group for Van Cleef & Arpels
09.2010 - 10.2010
  • Facilitated stakeholder meetings, providing updates on project status, timelines, and budget considerations.
  • Monitored and assessed schedule performance and quality workmanship of contractors.
  • Prepared detailed project reports, documenting phases, milestones, and final outcomes.

Retail Construction Project Manager

CBRE
07.2007 - 02.2009
  • Reviewed architectural plans for accuracy and completeness.
  • Addressed and resolved onsite conflicts or discrepancies, ensuring minimal impact on project timelines.
  • Monitored changes in scope or design, managing any necessary contract adjustments.
  • Coordinated with architects, engineers, surveyors, inspectors, and other specialists throughout the duration of the project.
  • Implemented quality assurance and safety standards and maintained compliance with construction contract documents and contractor safety program.
  • Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
  • Led cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration between architects, engineers, and construction personnel.
  • Managed project operations, budget and timeline and collaborated with stakeholders to review status.
  • Established relationships with construction manager and contractors to align priorities, goals and objectives.

Retail Construction Project Manager

Riverso Associates
05.1996 - 10.2007
  • Reviewed architectural plans for accuracy and completeness.
  • Addressed and resolved onsite conflicts or discrepancies, ensuring minimal impact on project timelines.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Monitored changes in scope or design, managing any necessary contract adjustments.
  • Coordinated with architects, engineers, surveyors, inspectors, and other specialists throughout the duration of the project.
  • Implemented quality assurance and safety standards and maintained compliance with construction contract documents and contractor safety program.
  • Conducted post-construction evaluations to assess project successes and areas for improvement.
  • Developed and implemented project plans, budgets, and schedules.
  • Mitigated risk to employees and company by explaining regulations, contract documents and proactive safety measures to workers and contractors.
  • Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
  • Led cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration between architects, engineers, and construction personnel.
  • Fostered relationships with clients, ensuring satisfaction and securing future business opportunities.
  • Resolved labor, design and tool issues during construction projects.

Education

AUTOCAD 2008 -

Pratt Institute
01.2007

Construction Management -

NYU
01.2000

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Interior Design

New York Institute of Technology-New York Campus
01.1993

Skills

  • Construction Management
  • Program Management
  • Project management
  • AutoCAD proficiency
  • Drafting
  • Budget management
  • Design history
  • Financial budgeting
  • Project scheduling
  • Cross-functional coordination
  • Scope management
  • Project tracking
  • Client rapport

Languages

  • English, Native
  • Spanish, Limited Working

Software

Project

Excel

Powerpoint

Word

AutoCAD

Timeline

Senior Project Manager, Client Services

CBRE/Turner & Townsend
03.2023 - Current

Project Manager

CBRE
04.2019 - 03.2023

Project Manager

Sevan Multi-Site Solutions
01.2018 - 11.2018

Senior Project Manager

JLL
09.2015 - 01.2018

Project Manager/ Program Manager

Sevan Multi-Site Solutions
02.2014 - 09.2015

Project Manager

CBRE
03.2013 - 02.2014

Assistant Project Manager

Turner Towers/ John B Lovett Associates, Ltd.
03.2012 - 03.2013

Project Manager

Harkess-Ord
10.2010 - 06.2011

Retail Construction Project Coordinator

The Premier Group for Van Cleef & Arpels
09.2010 - 10.2010

Retail Construction Project Manager

CBRE
07.2007 - 02.2009

Retail Construction Project Manager

Riverso Associates
05.1996 - 10.2007

AUTOCAD 2008 -

Pratt Institute

Construction Management -

NYU

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Interior Design

New York Institute of Technology-New York Campus