Construction Manager

Jared F. Smartt

*** ******* ***, ****** **** Beach, Florida 32413

850-***-**** 850-***-**** *************@*****.***

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Driven and committed professional general contractor with over seventeen

years' experience leading construction firms and design/build projects in

residential and commercial construction. Project experience in master-

planned community development, residential and multi-family construction,

and commercial construction. Consistently and efficiently manages diverse

projects simultaneously; able to meet demanding deadlines and budgets.

Master's degree candidate in Sustainability and Environmental Management,

major academic research projects in solar development, green building

technology, renewable energy systems, corporate responsibility, public

health.

Owner, EarthBuild, LLC, Seacrest Beach, Florida

Commercial and Residential Construction and Real Estate Development

August 2001 to Present

. Manages multiple large construction projects from entitlements to close-

out

. Manages projects with respect to budgets and timeframe; including

planning, permitting, scheduling, estimating, budgeting, site development,

construction, contracts, inspections.

. Collaborates with engineers and architects to plan and design projects

respecting clients' specifications and in accordance with all local, state

and federal construction and environmental regulations.

. Represents and consults with owner in the design-build process to

ensure that the most cost effective construction materials and methods are

specified by the architect and engineer.

. Manages projects with budgets in excess of $30,000,000.

. Leads, schedules, and coordinates all on-site personnel and

subcontractors.

. Implements cost-effective sustainable building and development

practices to minimize environmental impact in a reasonable manner.

. Mentors employees, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

. Successfully builds and maintains relationships with municipalities,

communities, land owners, investors; experienced in community

presentations and building relationships of mutual trust.

. Oversees municipal and technical project approval processes.

. Conducts energy efficiency surveys and carbon footprint reduction

plans.

Research Associate, Harvard Business School, Boston, Massachusetts

Researcher and Consultant

December 2008 to May 2009

. Consultant to Dr. Mike Toffel for sustainable building practices, HBS

case development and research of green building decision dynamics and the

economic viability of green building systems.

. Researcher and industry consultant for HBS Cases Genzyme Center (A),

(B), and (C).

Owner / General Contractor, DeckSmartt, Knoxville, Tennessee

Residential and Commercial Building and Remodeling

August 1997 to August 2001

. Startup construction company employing veterinary students at the

University of Tennessee-Knoxville to supplement income during graduate

school.

. Manager (full-time) of all aspects of business including permitting,

scheduling, estimating, budgeting, construction, contracts, business

development.

Crew Manager, SunDeck Designs, Chattanooga, Tennessee

Residential and Commercial Building and Remodeling

April 1994 to August 1997

. Managed all aspects of projects including residential remodeling; small

project construction

EDUCATION

Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Anticipated graduation May, 2011, Master of Liberal Arts, Sustainability

and Environmental Management, Harvard University Extension School

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Knoxville, Tennessee

May 2001, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

The University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, Chattanooga, Tennessee

May 1996, Bachelor of Science, Biology

Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah

August 1989 to April 1990; January 1993 to April 1994, Animal Science

(no degree)

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES and AFFILIATIONS

. Certified General Contractor, Florida

. Certified Roofing Contractor, Florida

. Certified Plumbing Contractor, Florida

. Building Supervisor License, Massachusetts

. Home Improvement Contractor, Massachusetts

. Veterinarian, Tennessee

. General Contractor, Tennessee

. Member United States Green Building Council

. Member American Veterinary Medical Association

PUBLICATIONS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

. Thesis Research, "Overcoming Limitations to Solar Development by Using

Technology Diffusion and Social Marketing to Achieve Greater Market Share,"

in progress, Thesis Director, Dr. Daniel C. Snow, Harvard Business School.

. Independent Researcher-Publication Acknowledgement, HBS Case Studies

Genzyme Center (A), Genzyme Center (B), Genzyme Center (C), Michael W.

Toffel, Aldo Sesia Jr., Harvard Business School Publications, Harvard

Business School, Boston, Massachusetts, September 01, 2009

. Large Animal Medicine and Surgery Scholarship, The University of

Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Large Animal

Medicine,

. Research Assistant-Publication Acknowledgement, Elijah Yesterday, Today,

and Tomorrow, Byron R. Merrill, Bookcraft, Salt Lake City, Utah 1997

LANGUAGES

Fluent in Italian and Spanish

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