Tanner Smith
Summary
Reliable Manager demonstrating high level of ownership and initiative. Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Offering knack for building productive working relationships. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments to manage goals and team development. History of thriving in team-oriented environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Preconstruction Manager
The Austin Company
Irvine
10.2025 - Current
- Lead preconstruction efforts for commercial aerospace projects valued up to $22M, overseeing bid leveling, scope development, and subcontractor management
- Cross-functionally collaborate with a team of engineers, designers, constructors, executives, subcontractors, and aerospace client representatives to deliver on project deadlines and expectations
- Reviewed and leveled subcontractor bids to ensure full scope coverage, leveraging Bluebeam for takeoffs.
- Write scopes for distribution and contracting
- Read and interpret RFPs, drawings, specifications, and project requirements to develop understanding of project needs for communication to all stakeholders
- Develop client proposals by compiling subcontractor bids, building general condition and general requirement estimates, and assigning fee/contingency
- Present construction proposals to clients and address any questions
- Write subcontracts, purchase orders, and subconsultant agreements after negotiating scope, cost, schedule, and contract language with subcontractors
Preconstruction Coordinator
The Austin Company
Irvine
05.2024 - 10.2025
- Reviewed plans to define scopes for bidding, enhancing clarity for subcontractor proposals
- Solicited subcontractor proposals and supporting documentation
- Assisted with building project estimates, reviewing proposals, and qualifying associated risks
- Managed, maintained, and organized project files, qualification documents, RFIs, and NDAs using Procore to streamline project operations
- Processed all contracts and change orders through electronic signature platform
- Led pursuits and procurements of electrical and mechanical equipment valued between $500k and $3M, ensuring timely acquisition and alignment with project goals
Community Services Senior Leader
City of Irvine
Irvine
10.2022 - 05.2024
- Constructed program proposals with budgets for presentation and execution
- Fostered extensive communication with volunteer organizations, vendors, city staff, school administrators, and parents to organize events and fulfill needs
- Utilized internal software to process registrations and refunds
Education
B.S. - Human Biology
University of California - San Diego
La Jolla, CA06-2021
Skills
- Project management
- Scope development
- Subcontractor management
- Bid leveling
- Client proposal development
- Contract negotiation
Affiliations
- Garden Church, House Church Leader- March 2025-Present
- Cycled Across WA and OR- July 2020, Completed Trans-Catalina Trail- November 2021, Hiked Inca Trail to Machu Picchu- April 2022
Certification
- UC Davis Construction Management Program- Construction Plan Reading & Specifications Course Completion- September 2024
- Procore Preconstruction Project Manager, Estimator, and Project Manager Core Tools Certifications- May 2024
Timeline
Associate Preconstruction Manager
The Austin Company
10.2025 - Current
Preconstruction Coordinator
The Austin Company
05.2024 - 10.2025
Community Services Senior Leader
City of Irvine
10.2022 - 05.2024
B.S. - Human Biology
University of California - San Diego