R. MICHAEL SMITH
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Profile
Dynamic Professional with Extensive experience in all aspects of the Construction Industry. Expertise in
Construction and Development of Theme Parks, Restaurants, Casinos, Retail Commercial Projects. Hospitality, Schools and Medical.
Experience
Design and Build
Theme Parks, Retail and Commercial
Conceptualized and implemented over 50 innovative projects for Disneyland, Queen Mary, London Town,
Knotts Berry Farm and Universal Studios.
Re-developed and Designed Sherman Way Shopping Center and Towers.
Designed, interior space planned and fully color coordinated Mickeys Corner. (For Disneyland)
Produced and actualized 150K Sq. Ft. of integrated retail and entertainment centers.
Construction Management
Managed $134 + million in construction projects annually while consistently reducing costs.
Managed over 250M square feet of retail, entertainment lifestyle projects.
Estimated and completed 98% of projects within budgeted costs.
Developed systematic critical paths, which resulted in timely project completions.
Negotiated National and Local vendor accounts saving the company $250,000 annually.
Team Leadership
Provided leadership for a team of 32 professionals promoting maximum contribution from each member.
Motivated team to adopt procedures which proved to reduce the amount of change orders by 50% and
Increased productivity by 20%.
Instrumental in creating synergy between the Development and Operations departments directly influencing
company status as Developer of the year.
Developed and presented innovative value engineering ideas to an audience of Architects, General Contractors, Project Managers and Superintendents.
Site Development
Established long-term relations with City Officials to ensure a timely and cost effective construction process.
Successfully negotiated and assembled numerous parcels and land deals at below market prices.
Have successfully sought out and procured numerous sites for Commercial / Retail centers.
Experienced in site planning, selection, remediation, lease review and complete entitlement process.
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R. MICHAEL SMITH
115 MAJORCA PL * PLACENTIA * CA * 92870
714-262-6839
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Employment History
2002 Present Landquest Development & properties, LLC Irvine, CA Managing Member
A Real Estate Development Company involved in various types of development
Responsible for overseeing the development of several new retail & commercial
Projects equaling approximately $300M, Also responsible for the acquisition of
properties, such as existing centers and raw land. Duties include site selection,
feasibility, conceptual budgeting, entitlements, value engineering, scope of work,
contractor selection, project management and project administration of the entire
project. Other responsibilities include the interaction between Clients, Architect
and City officials to ensure the project is completed on schedule and budget.
2000 2002 Diligent Construction Management Yorba Linda, CA Sr. Project Manager
A Construction Management Company overseeing various types of development
Responsible for the management of approximately 150M sq. ft. of new retail &
commercial projects from its conception to its completion. Duties include site
selection, feasibility, conceptual budgeting, entitlements, value engineering, scope
of work, contractor selection, project management and project administration of the
entire project. Other responsibilities include the interaction between Clients,
Architect and City officials to ensure the project is completed on schedule and
budget.
1998-2000 Rite Aide Costa Mesa, CA Senior Project Manager
A national Drugstore chain throughout the United States
Responsible for the management of projects ranging from 15 to 25 projects annually
and totaling approximately $34 million. This included the bidding and contractor
selection process, vendor supervision / price negotiations, scheduling, project
budgeting and materials purchasing. Prepared cost tracking reports and developed
procedures to reduce change order costs.
1992 1998 Des-Con Group Inc.Anaheim, CaVice President
A Design-Build Contracting firm with emphasis on theme parks, retail and commercial.
Responsible for the companys growth and day to day operations. Established a strong
clientele base, (i.e.) Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, Universal Studios. Prepared the
actual working drawings for the design build projects completed. Supported a group of
four project managers and fifteen project superintendents. Reviewed all contracts for approval
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R. MICHAEL SMITH
115 MAJORCA PL * PLACENTIA * CA * 92870
714-262-6839
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Employment History Continued
1984 1992 Clark Contractors Inc.Irvine, CAGeneral Manager
A General contracting firm primarily engaged in the building of restaurants
Responsible for the overall coordination and administration of 20 to 40 projects annually.
this scope included estimating, scheduling and sub-contractor selection and
negotiations. Resolved technical and organizational issues. Delegated work loads to a
team of twelve professionals and motivated them to provide maximum contributions.
prepared budget reports and forecasts to insure proper business operations.
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