Thomas Smith

smirkhouse@comcast.net

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       443 691 2485

York, PA 17403                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Construction Manager, PMP

Innovative leader with proven history of successful project execution

­Quintessential team leader consistently successful in defining project objectives and implementing strategies that ensure success through high-impact actions, operational efficiency and positive financial results. Expert in identifying and mitigating risk issues. Top-flight problem-solving and decision-making talents.

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­Excellent communicator, both verbal and written. Brings over 20 years of hands-on experience in commercial construction management. Versed in preconstruction (including constructability reviews), scope development, procurement, contract administration and closeout. Expertly manages budgets, change management issues, information requests and human resource issues.  Experience with design build and fast-track project delivery.

Superior capabilities in planning and scheduling. Broad cross-functional leadership experience across all core business functions with emphasis on field operations, quality, safety and productivity/performance improvement. An authentic and credible leader who makes opportunity a reality.

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­Certified Project Management Professional ~ Member Project Management Institute

­Skilled in Critical Path Method project planning ~ Trained and experienced in Primavera P3 and P6

­Exceptional problem-solver ~ Demonstrated history of tackling "difficult projects"

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

McKissack & McKissack  Washington, D.C.                                                                         Mar 2009 to Present

http://www.mckissackdc.com/

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­Program Management  Alexandria, VA           

Support Owner efforts in Program Management for project valued in excess of $1.2 billion. Advise Owner on matters related to contract, scope and compliance issues. Provide CPM Scheduling support and analysis, including oversight of integration efforts between general contractor/government contractor/end-user schedules. Provide written evaluation of contractor schedule updates for both logic and performance against the baseline and analysis of impact and claim issues. 

Hitt Contracting  Fairfax,VA                                                                                                           2007 to 2008

http://www.hitt-gc.com/

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Superintendent

­Supervision for construction of $125,000,000 Corporate Campus expansion for T. Rowe Price at Owings Mills, MD. Project included 650,000 s.f. Class A Office space, two precast parking structures, a fiber optic sonet ring and a Corporate Call Center. Direct trade supervision, safety management and quality assurance.  Developed and managed integrated project schedule (Primavera P3) for the both the contractor and the Owner. Worked extensively with client’s IT and Property Management divisions for inclusion of Owner required elements such as redundant and backup power systems and extensive outside plant and off-site infrastructure improvements.

Struever Bros., Eccles & Rouse, Inc.  Baltimore, MD                                                                    2004 to 2007

http://www.sber.com/home.php

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Site Manager

­Directed project team for the construction of two high-rise towers on an urban, mixed-use development for Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD. Project features included 608 residential units, student dining and conference facilities, Barnes & Noble Bookstore, Student Bookstore, laundry, fitness center and student labs.

­Scoped, bid, negotiated and awarded $75,000,000 in subcontracts and purchase orders. Managed execution of each from execution through close-out. Directed activities of trade contractors, safety management, quality control and liaison with local inspection authorities. Implemented standardized Project Controls (Expedition).

Turner Construction Company  Arlington,VA                                                                                 1998 to 2003

http://www.turnerconstruction.com/

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Project Superintendent  Baltimore, MD                                                                                         2001 to 2003

Directed project team through construction of 19-story residential high-rise and 7-story parking structures as part of Baltimore’s West Side redevelopment initiative. Project value in excess of $45,000,000.

Superintendent  College Park, Maryland                                                                                          1998 to 2001

Directed key segment of construction (value to $40mm) for the construction of the Clarice Smith Center for the Performing Arts, at College, Park, MD. Segment included 750-seat Proscenium Theater, 250-seat Modern Dance Theater, multi-story office/classroom facilities, Site improvements.

Charles H. Tompkins Co.  Washington, D.C.                                                                                   1988 to 1998

http://www.tompkinsbuilders.com/

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Project Engineer/Asst. Superintendent

­Project Engineer on projects to $20,000,000. Cost Management to include Owner and Subcontractor Pay Applications, Change Management, RFI’s, Document Control, CPM Scheduling.

­Served as Quality Control Manager on two separate DoD projects under the supervision of USACE and the NAVFAC (Ft. Belvoir and Washington Navy Yard). 

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EDUCATION

BS, Business Administration/Project Management (Summa Cum Laude), Colorado Technical University, 2011

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TECHNICAL TRAINING

OSHA 30, Hazwoper 40, First Aid, CPR, AED, Primavera #601 – Planning and Scheduling w/P3, Primavera #108 - P3 to P6 transition, Primavera #102, Intro to P6.  Primavera #106R – Advanced Cost and Resource Management.   

MILITARY SERVICE

United StatesArmy (1981 to 1987). Served as Counterintelligence Agent with 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Ft. Devens, MA

Project List and Professional References

Complete project list and professional references available on request