Steve J. Smith, MBA

Lead Estimator Project Manager and Permits Administrator at JAG and Associates Construction Inc.
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Asheville, North Carolina, United States, US

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Jeffrey Ury

Steve and I have been professionally associated and good friends for over 20 years. Steve has always been loyal, committed and hard working. He has a high degree of integrity and attention to detail. He would be an asset to any team or project he’s involved in. I recommend Steve without hesitation.

Timothy Cross

Steve Smith is highly knowledgeable person as project manager and estimator in the construction field. He would be a great asset to your company.

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Experience

    • United States
    • Construction
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Lead Estimator Project Manager and Permits Administrator
      • Sep 2020 - Present

      As a Senior Estimator, I evaluate new custom homes and remodels up to and exceeding $2M, and keep and update all templates. I lead schedule inspections for City and County for up to seven Project Managers and 35 ongoing projects. I handle follow-up on pass and fails on inspections.Major role at JAG Construction:☛ Sending quote requests to subcontractors and pull City and County Permits.☛ Lead as Project Manager on Parade House for 2021 Parade of Homes.☛ Strategically analyze Architectural plans, forward for RFI’s, and handle all Client files.☛ Regularly meet and communicate with new home and remodel customers to evaluate requirements and budget.☛ Trained and mentored project managers how to organize outlook mailbox for smooth processing.

    • Senior Divisional Project Manager
      • Oct 2018 - Feb 2020

      As a Divisional Senior Project Manager, I developed monthly financial and manufacturing projections as well as P&L reports for upper management. I eliminated customer financial disputes through negotiations and agreed upon settlement 89% of the time. I successfully assisted sales, estimating, and engineering departments with special projects. I handled construction management operations. The following are my accomplishments: ☛ Streamlined 12 months of backorders and pushed them through to completion in 4 months☛ Increased sales 20% by assisting and teaching sales department with special project estimating☛ Optimized scheduling of over 1,800-man hours per week☛ Decreased production errors from 16% to 6% through distribution of shop drawings to production and QC☛ Saved the company 4% in lost revenue through improved loading and shipping practices

    • United States
    • Construction
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Project Manager & Estimator (Ohio Division)
      • Oct 2016 - Oct 2018

      As a Project Manager & Estimator, I directed entire activities from start-up through delivery for on time deliveries. I handled Construction Management and field visits to help contractors understand installs. I ensue timely resolution of customer conflicts including job site visits when needed.The following are accomplishments as Project Manager & Estimator:☛ Awarded +/- $5 million in sales per year on Box culverts and Arch Bridges.☛ Grew relationships between sub-contractors, customers, engineers, production floor, and county and state officials.☛ Decreased production errors by 8% by checking and customizing CAD drawings prior to release for production.

    • United States
    • Construction
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Project Manager / Estimator
      • Mar 2015 - Sep 2016

      In this role, I developed relationships between the field office and purchasing department as well as with county and state officials. I optimized scheduling of all sub-contractors, deliveries, customer walk-throughs, and inspections. I executed timely communicated with clients, to understand the project scope, estimates, drawings, and contracts.The following are accomplishments☛ Generated punch lists and close outs for customer turnover and service calls.☛ Minimized construction errors by tailoring CAD drawings per owner and field personnel’s specifications.

    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Implementation Order Specialist (Project Manager-PMO Financial & Security Organization)
      • 2013 - 2015

      During my tenure, I represented program managed business interests on over 2,300 orders. I successfully exceeded customers’ expectations by delivering 100 installs on time and under budget in 30 days. I coordinated and managed product installations for assigned National and Regional accounts. Furthermore, I achieved all steps from order visibility to on-time delivery to installation and order closure. During my tenure, I represented program managed business interests on over 2,300 orders. I successfully exceeded customers’ expectations by delivering 100 installs on time and under budget in 30 days. I coordinated and managed product installations for assigned National and Regional accounts. Furthermore, I achieved all steps from order visibility to on-time delivery to installation and order closure.

    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • Senior Project Manager/Estimator
      • 2010 - 2012

      During my tenure, I reviewed and analyzed contracts, prepared, and reviewed submittals, and Change Orders. I assessed pricing for pay applications to keep AR & AP at 60 days or less. I delivered On-time and under budget delivery of promised projects. I served as Financial Analyst for previous & ongoing projects to follow costs and P&L. The following are accomplishments☛ Increased sales volume in the first year by 37% over their best year and increased profits by 40%.☛ Implemented new bidding processes including how to price jobs to include profit and overhead correctly.☛ Conducted 90% of the daily business operations.

    • United States
    • Construction
    • Project Manager/Estimator
      • 2007 - 2010

    • Senior Project Manager/Estimator
      • 2003 - 2007

Education

  • Walsh University
    Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration w/ Management
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  • Stark State College of Technology
    Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Civil Engineering Technology w/ Architecture
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  • Walsh University
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Management w/ Organizational Leadership and Finance
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