Steven M. Smith

*** ********* **.

Acworth, GA **101

Phone: 404-***-****

PROJECT MANAGER

SUMMARY:

I am seeking the opportunity to join a forward thinking team. My 17 years of professional

dedication provides me with the tools and experience to successfully achieve solutions to

challenges. I believe a collaborative team process in the design and construction industry is the

key to achievement. This concept has been a constant in my life and key to my success.

WORK HISTORY:

January 2011 - Present - Compass Development Services - Project Manager

Provide Owner project management services for multiple major hotel renovation projects at the

Starwood owned Westin Peachtree Plaza. I managed the design team, construction team and

hotel operations team during the properties Central Plant Renovation, 1073 guest room and suite

renovation, Public Restroom Renovation, 12,200 square foot Sun Dial Restaurant Renovation,

Meeting/Ballroom Renovation and Lobby Renovation, and numerous boutique hotels in the

United States. I have successfully completed $52 million of projects on time and under budget.

Pre-design

o Reviewed potential properties for Owner and produced feasibility plans

for preliminary budgeting. Assisted in budget development.

Pre-Construction

o Reviewed design documents at the Design Development and

Construction Document phase for compliance with owner hotel brand

and operational standards and hotel industry design standards.

o Assisted Owner in developing and tracking project budgets.

o Created and maintained project scheduling through the design and

construction of all projects.

Bidding

o Pre-qualified potential General Contractors for owner consideration of

invitation to bid.

o Created General Contractor request for proposals which include Owner

contract, scope of work, project documents, project schedules and

bidding rules. Conducted pre-bid meetings to invited bidders and

coordinated sub-contractor bid walkthroughs.

o Reviewed all successfully submitted bids for compliance with scope of

work and owner mandated requirements. Produced specific and

comparative leveling analysis and documentation of all bids. Provided

recommendation to owner on successful bidder for the project.

Contracts

o Reviewed all Owner generated contracts for compliance with scope,

cost, allowances and qualifications. Negotiated final contract terms with

contractor based on Owner direction.

o Coordinated final signing and execution of contracts.

Construction

o Conducted pre-construction meetings which covered contractor logistics,

procedures, schedules, scope of work, operational rules.

o Worked closely with the on-site construction staff and senior leadership

teams to set expectations, review and solve issues, and coordinate

construction activities with Owner and Operation team.

o Reviewed site daily to ensure contractor was maintaining schedule and

following scope.

o Reported weekly to Ownership on progress of project financials and

construction.

Chair weekly design, OAC, FF&E and Operations coordination meetings.

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Maintained open communications with all project teams.

o Review and approve proposed Change Orders issued by the General

Contractor.

o Review and approve General Contractor Monthly Pay Application.

o Manage Owner vendor schedules and installations.

o Conduct final punch review of all spaces and coordinate the turn over

process of completed work.

Close-Out

o Review all close-out documents provided by the general contractor.

o Reconcile final change orders and pay apps. Review and provide final

project financials to Owner.

July 2009 - December 2010 - Smith Project Management, LLC. – President/Project Manager

Provided owner project management for a major hotel renovation. Managed all aspects of the

construction and coordination with the hotel operations team.

Construction

o Conducted pre-construction meetings which covered contractor logistics,

procedures, schedules, scope of work, operational rules.

o Worked closely with the on-site construction staff and senior leadership

teams to set expectations, review and solve issues, and coordinate

construction activities with Owner and Operation team.

o Reviewed site daily to ensure contractor was maintaining schedule and

following scope.

o Reported weekly to Ownership on progress of project financials and

construction.

o Chair weekly design, OAC, FF&E and Operations coordination meetings.

Maintained open communications with all project teams.

o Review and approve proposed Change Orders issued by the General

Contractor.

o Review and approve General Contractor Monthly Pay Application.

o Manage Owner vendor schedules and installations.

o Conduct final punch review of all spaces and coordinate the turn over

process of completed work.

December 2004-June 2009 - Fruchtman Associates Architects - Director of Operations

Responsible for all aspects of hotel architectural design projects throughout the United States

and Canada. Directed and coordinated office operations and allocation of office manpower.

Project lead through all phases of design and construction for new build and

renovation projects.

o Reviewed Owner requirements and developed pre-schematic massing

and adjacency diagrams.

o Generated design concepts which address Owner requirements.

Produced schematic design package containing plans, elevations,

building sections, exterior renderings and schematic area programs.

Worked with engineering consultants to develop schematic systems

narratives for owner review.

o Assembled and managed the design team through Design Development

and Construction Document phases of the project. Worked closely with

Ownership to review and approve direction of design throughout the

process.

o Chair weekly design meetings with design and ownership teams.

o Assisted Construction Management team with design insight and problem

resolutions during constructions.

o Reviewed critical submittals for compliance with design intent.

o Developed office talent through guidance and involvement in the

process.

o Managed workforce needs throughout the phases of design.

Office operation

o Integral in the talent selection process. Evaluated current needs and

assisted in the selection of personnel to meet those needs.

o Maintained up to date software and hardware tools for the office.

Maintained relationships with all vendors associated with providing and

fluid working office. Technology is a key aspect of working effectively in

today’s environment.

o Directed project team development. Assigned key personnel to key

projects as required. Developing skill sets of the office talent allowed for

flexibility in scheduling and assigning the best equipped team to address

any project need.

o Developed and established office quality standards. Chaired monthly

office meeting to review and discuss office quality standards.

February 1998 – November 2004 - PFVS Architects, INC. - Project Coordinator

Responsible for design, drawing production, project schedules and coordination of consultant

work for all phases of several hospitality, retail and residential projects.

Coordinated project schedule

Coordinated architectural and consultant documents

Coordinated document production through design process

Assisted with contract administration during construction

Developed office documentation standards

September, 1996 – 1998, Slater-Paul and Associates, INC. - Architectural Intern

Responsible for completion of numerous cellular communication sites located in Georgia and

Florida.

Responsible for design and production of Schematic and construction

documents

Coordinated zoning requirements

SKILLS:

Project management

Team leadership

Project team development

Client communications

Project scheduling

Site planning

Schematic design

Design development

Production & coordination of construction documents

Construction Administration

Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, File Maker

Pro and various file transfer applications.

EDUCATION:

Bachelors of Professional Studies in Architecture, State University of New York at

Buffalo, Graduated 1995.

Regents Diploma, Whitney Point High School, Graduated 1991

PROJECTS:

HOTEL WORK:

Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel – Meeting Space and Atrium Lobby Renovation – Project

Manager

Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel – Sun Dial Restaurant Renovation – Project Manager

Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel – Public Restroom Renovation – Project Manager

Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel – Guest Room Renovation – Project Manager

Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel – Central Plant Renovation – Project Manager

Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel – Exterior Re-glazing Renovation – Project Manager

Marriott Hotel at Denver International Airport – Production of Construction

Documents

Marriott Hotel at Hillsboro, OR. – Production of Construction Documents

Marriott Hotel at Austin, TX. – Production of Design Development and

Construction Documents

Westin Hotel at Detroit International Airport – Project Coordinator, Coordinated

drawing production, project schedules and coordinated consultant work for all

phases of the project. Assisted Construction Administration team with final punch

list.

Marriott Hotel at Parkridge, CO. – Assisted Construction Administration team with

final punch list.

Wyndham Hotel at Louisville International Airport - Project Coordinator,

Coordinated drawing production, project schedules and coordinated consultant

work for all phases of the project

Westin Niagara Falls – Project lead - Conceptual design, space planning, team

management, drawing production, coordination. Architectural lead in every

aspect of the project.

Westin Syracuse – Project Lead – Conceptual design, Space planning, design

team management, drawing production, drawing review and coordination.

Architectural lead in every aspect of the project.

Westin Dulles - Conceptual design, Space planning through Schematic Design

phase.

Hotel brand prototype development for Four Points by Sheraton, Westin

Westin Brookwood – Conceptual Design and pre-schematic design presentation

Aloft Houston – Consultant and mentor for PM involved in the project. Drawing

review for design standards and constructability.

Aloft Charlotte - Consultant and mentor for PM involved in the project. Drawing

review for design standards and constructability.

Buffalo Conference Center Hotel – Conceptual design, space planning,

schematic design presentation to client.

Cambria Suite Chicago – Conceptual design, space planning, pre-schematic

design presentation.

Point Berkeley Hotel - Conceptual design, space planning, pre-schematic design

presentation

Numerous hotel renovations such as:

o Crown Plaza Melbourne

o Crown Plaza West Palm Beach

o Holiday Inn Monroeville

o Holiday Inn Strongsville

o Holiday Inn Silver Springs

o Westin Princeton

o Sheraton Orlando

o WTC New Orleans

o SHS Dallas

o Best Western Columbia, S.C.

MULTI-USE:

West Mohawk Buffalo Multi-use - Conceptual design, space planning, design

presentation to client.

RETAIL:

Peachtree Corners – Construction Document production and coordination.

Woodstock Commons – Conceptual design, drawing production and

coordination, contract administration.

Medical Office Building:

Georgia Bone & Joint MOB - Project Coordinator

Examples of work available on request.

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