Shannon deSmit
Apollo Beach,FL
Summary
Dynamic and highly effective management professional with over 21 years of experience in the construction industry, recognized for leveraging innovation and creativity to address complex challenges. An energetic, results-driven leader with a proven track record of developing and guiding diverse teams toward exceptional outcomes. Currently leading Project Management at CBRE | Turner & Townsend, with expertise in coordinating multifaceted project teams and a strong emphasis on quality control, ensuring the successful delivery of intricate projects across the AT&T portfolio. Committed to an analytical approach that mitigates risks and upholds project integrity, fostering a collaborative environment where innovative solutions thrive and exceed expectations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
CBRE/Turner & Townsend
11.2024 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to execute project plans, ensuring alignment with client objectives.
- Developed and maintained project schedules, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines effectively.
- Implemented risk management strategies, identifying potential issues and mitigating impacts proactively.
- Facilitated stakeholder communication, providing updates on project progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Leads strategic construction projects nationwide across AT&T’s portfolio
- Serves as the primary liaison between Turner & Townsend, AT&T, contractors, Architects/Engineers, landlords and Transaction Managers.
- Drives efficiently programs including turnkey developments, corporate stores, and authorized retail stores.
- Executes interior build-outs in varying conditions: cold shell, warm vanilla shell, vanilla shell, and as-is spaces.
- Leads full lifecycle project management for construction projects, from pre-design through close-out.
- Oversees project scope, budget, schedule, procurement, quality, and risk management.
- Develops and maintains detailed project plans, ensuring alignment with client goals and regulatory requirements.
- Facilitates regular client and stakeholder meetings, ensuring clear communication and timely issue resolution.
- Monitors project performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Manages change control processes and ensure documentation is current and accessible.
- Prepares and presents progress reports, financial updates, and project documentation.
- Coordinates with city agencies, utility providers, and permitting authorities to ensure timely approvals and compliance.
- Leads procurement efforts including RFP development, bid evaluations, and contract negotiations.
- Mentors junior project managers and contribute to team development and knowledge sharing.
- Conducts risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies tailored to retail projects.
- Supports sustainability and resilience initiatives in project planning and execution.
- Tracks and reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project success and client satisfaction.
- Identifies opportunities to improve project management procedures, tools, and templates.
- Manages IT infrastructure installations for all security devices and access points
Project Manager
CBRE-Florida Power & Light Account
04.2019 - 11.2024
- Manage diverse projects across the entire FPL portfolio throughout the state of Florida.
- Responsible for overseeing high volume programs with the CBRE PPG, LMA Group and Design Collective Group that included projects running simultaneously or with significant scope and scale.
- Successfully complete projects from initial planning through to final execution and delivery, on time and on budget.
- Attend and organize pre-application meetings with local government bodies or municipalities prior to starting a project, to discuss permits, regulations, and other preapplication requirement.
- Review and standardize bids from various contractors or vendors to ensure fair comparison and decision-making is made.
- Responsible for verifying accuracy of invoices submitted by different vendors or suppliers.
- Collaborate with architects and engineers to develop and finalize design drawings for the project that best fits the client’s needs and expectations.
- Handle the process of submitting project documents (submittals) and responding to Requests for Information (RFIs) in coordination with the Architect/Engineer (A/E) team and General Contractor (GC).
- Lead OAC meetings (weekly/bi-weekly) to provide updates on project progress and to discuss safety protocols and concerns.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with safety regulations and requirements set by FPL and CBRE along with maintaining project-specific safety plans.
- Write and establish independent contracts to each vendor involved with the project to ensure they provide proper safety equipment and safety documentation, closeout packages and clearly defining what tasks or services the vendor is expected to perform.
- Projects to include: Generator replacement program, HVAC installations, lighting upgrades: interior and exterior, turnstile door installations, interior renovations: office expansions, restroom renovations, retacks, converted offices into gym/locker rooms, built weather broadcasting rooms and recording studios, installed large vending equipment for FPL material, sewer line replacements, installation of rolling gates at entrance and exit of properties, site development and drainage improvements for parking lots, resurfaces parking lots that included preparation for future EV chargers, permeation grouting and concrete lifting for failing foundations, multiple roof replacements including: Butler System Buildings and over 50,000 sqft. warehouses and converted chiller plants into storage facilities.
Project Manager
Jones Lang LaSalle- Bank of America Account
03.2018 - 04.2019
- Directed Project Management activities within the Southeast Region for the following dedicated programs; New Financial Centers, Retail Renovation Program, Advanced Centers, ATM Capacity Add, ADA Global Disability Compliance/Mandates and Capital Improvements.
- Responsible for overseeing capital projects with an annual budget ranging from $5 million to $15 million.
- Prepared and implemented communication plan for project meetings to keep clients and vendors informed.
- Consistently prioritized tasks to ensure successful delivery of quality projects on time and within budget.
- Facilitated action plans to reduce or eliminate project risk.
- Ensured project data and documentation required from both client and company are accurate and timely coordinated.
- Acted as a primary senior level contact with the client throughout the duration of the project.
- Successfully maintained procedures for distribution, receipt, opening, leveling and awarding of projects.
- Supervised the preparation of plans and specifications for the design/installation of solutions in buildings and institutions.
- Validated weekly, monthly safety updates from vendors.
- Established and upheld a professional relationship with the customer. Interfaced on a constant basis to maintain accurate status reports and project reviews.
Project Manager
Marand Builders
04.2015 - 03.2018
- Effectively lead and delivered key projects e.g.- ground-ups, tenant improvement renovations and interior buildouts for the following financial institutes: BOA, Capital One, GTE Financial, TD Bank, Wells Fargo, BB&T and SunTrust (now Truist) throughout Tennessee, Texas, Georgia and Florida.
- Conducted weekly production and operations contractor meetings, which facilitated stronger communication and the ability to resolve critical issues.
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for all general contractor personnel.
- Conducted all critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants and manufacturer's representatives.
- Digitally archived weekly progress and technical "Knowledge Base» photographs of all assigned projects. Achieving LEED Platinum certification on multiple projects
- Prepared and followed through on all required punch lists.
- Oversee the entire building turnover process, while enhancing communication between all construction management.
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
- Determined the project schedule, which included the sequence of all construction activities.
- Implemented systems to improve process efficiency and reduce the project duration.
Business Office Manager & Project Coordinator
Bill Thompson Electric
08.2003 - 04.2015
- Prepared program operating budgets, budget reports and other financial performance reports.
- Communicated with customers to identify and resolve outstanding payments.
- Established a QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records for a multimillion-dollar annual revenue.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of the project requirements.
- Reviewed plans and specs during the schematic design of pre-construction for customer requirements.
- Scheduled materials and deliveries for over 35 electricians.
Education
A.S. - Biomedical and Laboratory and Technology
Florida State College of Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL01.2015
Skills
- Exceptional communication and leadership skills
- Creative problem solver
- Project planning, scheduling and development
- Strong organizational and analytical skills, with meticulous attention to detail
- Cost reduction strategies
- Strong client relations
- Project Management Software
- Construction Drawings Fluency
- Budgeting and forecasting based on historical and market data
- Subcontractor management
- Successfully Manage High Volume Programs independently
- LEED project knowledge/experience on a Platinum certification level
Certification
CBRE Core Safety Training - Office Ergonomics
CBRE Data Privacy and Cybersecurity
CBRE Core Safety Training - Manual Handling Awareness
CBRE Core Safety Training - Fire Safety
CBRE Ladder Safety Awareness
CBRE Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Overview
CBRE Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Programs and Procedures
CBRE Fall Protection
CBRE Electrical Arc Flash Awareness
CBRE Core Safety Training - Slips Trips & Falls
CBRE 2025 Annual Certification: Standards of Business Conduct
CBRE Hazardous Chemical
Timeline
Project Manager
CBRE/Turner & Townsend
11.2024 - Current
Project Manager
CBRE-Florida Power & Light Account
04.2019 - 11.2024
Project Manager
Jones Lang LaSalle- Bank of America Account
03.2018 - 04.2019
Project Manager
Marand Builders
04.2015 - 03.2018
Business Office Manager & Project Coordinator
Bill Thompson Electric
08.2003 - 04.2015
A.S. - Biomedical and Laboratory and Technology
Florida State College of Jacksonville
Activities and Interests
Traveling, boating, staying active in my community, attending sporting events and being a member of the CBRE Women’s Network