Joseph Smith
Richmond,CA
Summary
Accomplished construction and project management professional with a proven track record of delivering over $10 million in projects for Engender Design & Construction. Expert in commercial and residential construction, adept at strategic planning and relationship management. Excelled in contract negotiation and cost management, ensuring project success and profitability.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Operator
Engender Design & Construction
Richmond, CA
09.2016 - 09.2024
- Established, promoted and ran business.
- Developed organizational guidelines, protocols, and documentation.
- Estimated projects and created bid packages.
- Acquired contracts while ensuring exceptional management standards.
- Negotiated and finalized projects valued at 5 million over two-year period.
- Produced architectural drawings and layouts using Chief Architect.
- Coordinated diverse administrative tasks to streamline workflows in various sectors.
- Established and deepened supplier and subcontractor relationships.
- Oversaw projects through efficient scheduling and supervision of subcontractors, in-house teams, and material procurement.
Project/Construction Manager
Chu Development Llc.
San Francisco, CA
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Management of all construction activities of a 15,776 square foot custom home build.
- Project Recovery - Investigated and created solutions for poor workmanship, work not per plan nor C.B.C. and timeline delays.
- Selection of subcontractors, suppliers, preparing subcontractor agreements, negotiation of contract amounts, scope of work revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with suppliers and subcontractors.
- Interpretation and explanation of plans and subcontract terms to workers and subcontractors, representing the developer.
- Creation and management of budgets.
- Design - Responsible for adhering to the integrity of the Architectural Design, coordination, drafting of, and management of design changes, additions and deletions; Including renderings, finish selections and submittals.
SUPERINTENDANT - PROJECT MANAGER
J.E.F. Construction Inc.
Modesto, CA
01.2012 - 07.2016
- Quickly transitioned from Working Superintendent to Project Manager.
- Assisted in building and structuring of company.
- Sought out, vetted and hired long-term company employees.
- Assisted in building a network of subcontractors and fostered workingrelationships.
- Established and deepened supplier relationships.
- Assisted in creation, distribution and management of scopes of work, subcontractor agreements. P.C.O.'s, C.O.'s and RFI's.
- Managed projects, including; creation and meeting of schedules/budgets by effectively scheduling and managingsubcontractors, in-house employees and acquisition of materials.
- Assisted in managing of and communicating with Clients, Architects and Engineers.
Lead Carpenter
A To Z Construction Svcs
Oakland, CA
01.2007 - 10.2011
- Responsible for all daily site activities.
- Led an average crew size of 8 on a daily basis.
- Interpreted blueprints and laid out work for in-house crew andsubcontractors.
- Priced and purchased material.
- Met with design/management team weekly to discuss progress,schedule, P.C.O.'s, additional work, design changes and selection offinishes.
- Performed and led most trades in-house, including; site set-up,demolition, C.I.P.C., structural work, rough/finish carpentry (framing to finish), plumbing, electrical, insulation, drywall, paints/stains, waterproofing, roofing and tile.
- Created and completed final punch lists.
- Tracked and logged all daily site activity and prepared a weekly progress report for clients and contractors.
Education
Project Management Certificate - Construction Project Management
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY09-2020
Skills
Construction management
Project management
Commercial construction
Residential construction
Business operations management
Operations management
Relationship management
Cashflow management
Cost management
Scope management
Cost management
Staffing
Strategic planning
Financial analysis
Work flow planning
Contract negotiation expertise
Contract management
Budget preparation
Document management
Project scope analysis
Schedule management
Hands-on experience in most trades
Architectural design
Permit management
Time management
Microsoft & G-Suites
Gantt's
Certification
State of California Class B General Contractor
Affiliations
- Health & Wellness - Strength Training, Yoga & Cooking
- Outdoors - Kayaking, Fishing & Hiking
- Dancing - Bachata, Salsa & Hip-Hop
Timeline
Project/Construction Manager
Chu Development Llc.
01.2020 - 11.2020
Owner/Operator
Engender Design & Construction
09.2016 - 09.2024
SUPERINTENDANT - PROJECT MANAGER
J.E.F. Construction Inc.
01.2012 - 07.2016
Lead Carpenter
A To Z Construction Svcs
01.2007 - 10.2011
Project Management Certificate - Construction Project Management
Cornell University
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