Mark A. Smith
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Construction Project Manager
Owners Representative - Customer Service Oriented - Comprehensive Project Development
Highly experienced, goal oriented leader with proven success in managing multi-million dollar commercial developments. Background includes managing development and construction process from conception to completion, implementing time and budget saving processes while ensuring quality control and positive client relationships. Additional expertise in:
Master PlanningProject EntitlementsLicensing
Design DevelopmentNegotiatingOrganizational Skills
Due-DiligenceBudgetingConflict Resolution
Professional Experience
Tex-Dent, Inc. Spring, Texas
Special Projects Manager
Responsible for development, construction and maintenance of seven dental offices and a corporate office
Identify shopping centers for purchase and conversion to dental offices
Establishes and implements OSHA guidelines for the business
Created and implements an Emergency Response Plan for the business
Oversees and prepares reports as required by the state for x-ray machines
Negotiates and administrates all corporate insurance policies
Credentialing of Dentist with over 48 insurance companies
Oversees risk management responsibilities
Conducts quarterly inspections of all facilities
Sava Senior Care/Mariner Health Care/Cornerstone Hospital Group
Atlanta, GA Houston, TX
Director of Construction
Oversaw the daily operations of the construction department for nursing homes and Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) hospitals in 12 states
Self-management through home-based office
Worked with senior level management to ensure corporate policy and procedures were met
Coordinated development and construction phases for new facilities and renovations of existing facilities
Conducted feasibility studies and due-diligence
Secured permits and zoning for new properties
Negotiated architectural, engineering and construction contracts
Developed Emergency Preparedness program for contractors and restoration companies
Established budget tracking program for HUD remodels and bank refinancing
GJR Management Holdings, L.P. Houston, Texas
Construction Manager
Participated on a site acquisition team
Completed project due-diligence
Managed design-development including hiring design professionals
Obtained municipal and state approvals including zoning and permitting
Negotiated and awarded general contracts
Developed project scheduling
Detailed cost estimation of projects
Value engineered projects to meet budgets
Negotiated and awarded sub-contracts
Project scheduling
Oversaw field operations through project completion
Hearthstone Assisted Living Houston, Texas
Construction Manager
Evaluated value engineering proposals in reducing project costs
Conducted on-site project meetings with design team, contractors and regional company representatives
Completed state licensing inspections per regulations
Reduced construction time from 14 months to 9 months
Developed project closeout procedures for the completion of projects including punch lists and certificates of occupancy as well as state licensing
Initiated pre-purchasing and storage of construction materials in short supply
Completed 9 projects in 6 states within 18 months
Service Corporation International Houston, TX
Director of Construction
Responsible for the daily operations of the construction department of a Fortune 500 Company including supervision of 8 employees
Developed departmental policy and procedures
Implemented national purchasing agreements
Developed and implemented construction cost tracing computer program
Utilized standard plans ad finishes to reduce construction time and budget
Completed 130 new facilities and 30 major additions in 24 states and three Canadian provinces
Managed annual construction budget in excess of $60 million
Brown-McKee, Inc. Lubbock, Texas
Project Coordinator
Construction management for municipal and industrial projects
Developed and implemented commercial division for the company
Completed work in Texas, New Mexico Arizona and Oklahoma
Computer Skills
MS WordMS Power PointVarious Accounting
MS ExcelPrimaveraPrograms
MS ProjectVolo View
Education
Texas Tech University Lubbock, Texas May 1982
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Construction Option
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