GARETH J. SMITH ================================ Project Philosophy: Look ahead to avoid problems and complete the project within budget and on time. -------------------------- 34830 Calle Arnaz Temecula, CA 92592 (951) 970-7472 gjs@EdificeConsultants.com for a copy of this resume in MSWord, see: http://www.EdificeConsultants.com ================================ SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS ================================ RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS -------------------------- - Fast Track Projects - Tract Homes - Custom Homes - Remodeling - Historical Restoration - Earthquake Damage Repair - Structural Failure Repair - Hardscape & Landscape -------------------------- COMMERCIAL PROJECTS -------------------------- - Fitness Centers - Hospitals & Clinics - Schools & Institutions - Military Installations - Concrete Tilt-Up - Underground Facilities - Restaurants - Retail Sites - Commercial Offices - Tennant Improvements - Golf Course Clubhouse -------------------------- SPECIALTY SKILLS -------------------------- - Projects up to $475 Million - Post-Tensioned Concrete - Hillside Structures - Structural Forensics - Remedial Repair - Underpinning - Compaction Grouting - Incorporation of Geological Conditions & Features -------------------------- PROJECT EXPERIENCE -------------------------- - Site Selection & Grading - Traffic, Environmental & Civil Studies - Concept Drawings - Structural Engineering Feasibility - Architectural & Structural Design & Modification - Drafting - Estimating - Contractor Selection - Bid Proposal Review - Materials Procurement - Scheduling - Project Logistics & Utilities - Contractor & Employee Management - Inspections - Site Supervision - Project Management - Site Safety -------------------------- COMPUTER SKILLS -------------------------- - AutoCAD - MS Excel - MS Word - MS Project - Corel Draw - Others -------------------------- CONTRACT SKILLS -------------------------- - Contract Drafting - Bid Bonds - Performance & Completion Bonds & Insurances - Contract Negotiation - Contract Administration - Change Order Negotiation -------------------------- ADDITIONAL SKILLS -------------------------- - More than 30 years experience - Fully skilled in all trades - Innovative cost reduction methods - Construction business owner for 25 years - Highly motivated self starter - Court qualified expert in construction & structural forensics - Knowledge of current O.S.H.P.D. regulations - Knowledge of current codes & practices - Interpersonal & management skills - On-site, Off-site & Multi-site management ================================ PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ================================ CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANT, EDIFICE CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANTS, OWNER. -------------------------- Providing services as a Project Manager, Superintendent, or Construction Consultant on a per-project basis. -------------------------- 2001-2006 Project Superintendent, Sepulveda Construction, Corona, CA - Fast-track new construction, including extensive drawings & engineering redesign. - 5 LA Fitness Centers in Southern California - 9 commercial concrete tilt-up buildings for warehouse, commercial and industrial businesses in Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego Counties. - Yoshinoya Restaurant, Tustin, CA. 2003-2006 Construction Consultant, private clients - Construction deficiency review on home remodel for civil court case. - Remodel construction deficiency review, redesign, and supervision of remedial repairs to roof replacement and structural repairs. - Design shoring and reconstruction plan for hillside collapse. 2004 Project Superintendent, ProWest, Riverside, CA - UCR Biological Sciences Building: grading, off-sites, & foundation. 2002 Project Superintendent, Architectural Designer, Linden & Assoc, Pasadena - Custom home remodel, $2.7 million. 2000 Project Superintendent, KSL Desert Resorts, La Quinta, CA - Structural investigation, reports & drawings. 2000 Project Manager, Comren Inc, Pasadena, CA - Major renovation fast track project: Marriott Hotel, San Francisco. - Major renovation fast track project: Mariott Hotel, Newport Beach. 2000 Project Manager, D.W. Johnston / General Contractor, Palm Springs, CA - Thunderbird Country Club: Covered cart path, hardscape, structural and building appearance modifications. Bidding and project logistics. 1999 - 2000 Project Superintendent, KSL Desert Resorts, La Quinta, CA - Greg Norman PGA West Clubhouse: Clubhouse and surrounding landscape and hardscape, drainage, grading & off-site work. 1999 Senior Project Superintendent, Braemar Homes, Redondo Beach, CA - Seaside Village: 98 Single Family Residences over a 5 acre landscaped concrete post tension parking structure & commercial units. ================================ V. P. CONSTRUCTION DIVISION, GEMINI CONSTRUCTION & SECURITY -------------------------- 1998 -1999 Property Management major repair, upgrade and new construction for apartment and condominium projects. Up to 1500 units on upgrades and 670 new units. ================================ SENIOR PARTNER, EDIFICE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, NORTH HILLS, CA. -------------------------- 1997 -1998 Total Reconstruction of apartment buildings and appurtenant structures damaged during the 1994 Northridge earthquake. 1994 -1996 4.5 million dollar Remedial Reconstruction Project - Restored 61 Condominiums severely damaged in 1994 Northridge Earthquake - Prime Contractor w/152 employees - Additionally remedially addressed approximately 45 commercial and residential structures E.Q. damaged during this period, with remodeling of commercial structures for Tenant Improvements included in some projects. Designs for remodeling and remedial reconstruction were created using graphic design for many of these. 1993 Developer - Designed and constructed single-family residences in prime location San Fernando Valley, CA. 1991 - 1993 Residential Additions - Hillside construction specialization requiring extensive in-ground stabilizations and engineering background. 1983 - 1992 Design and construction of Tenant Improvements for Commercial structures, remedial reconstruction of severely damaged commercial structures, remedial redesign and reconstruction of a convalescent hospital, and design and construction of a fast food and conventional dining restaurants. 1981 - 1982 Eastern Pacific, Studio City, CA: Project Manager/Customer T.I. Supervision on multi-story commercial structure and multi-unit industrial park concrete tilt-up structures. 1980 - 1981 Eastern Pacific, Studio City, CA - Co-Project Manager/Customer Service head for 78 + 24 custom tract homes in Lake View Terrace, CA 1979 - 1980 Eastern Pacific, Studio City, CA - Assistant Project Manager/Customer Service Head for the construction of 56 tract homes in Saugus, CA 1976 - 1979 Retrofit of commercial structures for both Earthquake damage mitigation and Fire Prevention mitigation. 1973 - 1975 Biology Classrooms, Dental Clinic and Diagnostic Center Remodeling for Los Angeles City School District. 1971 - 1973 Project Manager for Classified Military installations, L A City Schools Dental Clinic, residential and commercial remodels. ================================ PATENTS AND PUBLICATIONS -------------------------- US, Canadian, and Australian Patents: - Pneumatically Operated Drywall Nail-gun - Pick-up Truck-bed extension unit - Hollow Wall Fastening Device [2] Publications: - Construction Journal: Informative articles for Building Contractors: - Determination of Structural Failure Causative Factors ================================ ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES -------------------------- - Court certified Structural Failure Expert: Specialization: Structural Forensics. - Structural Modification Consultation: Remedial and New Construction in the areas of Commercial, Industrial, and Residential construction. - Charter member of the Community Coordinating Council for North Hills. ================================ COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES -------------------------- - Volunteer Work for Los Angeles Police Department in community based policing and Drug Enforcement. Also lecture officers with goal to aid them reduce/recognize fraud in construction, Police Firearms Instructor. - Three years voluntary experience teaching a Creative Thinking class to elementary students: Goal: Each student to have an entry for “Invent America” program. - YMCA - Youth guidance volunteer. ================================ OBJECTIVE -------------------------- Obtain a position with an established institution where my capabilities, in all areas of construction, will add to their spectrum of abilities and goals. ================================ SALARY HISTORY & REFERENCES -------------------------- Available on request. ================================ Respectfully Submitted, Gareth J. Smith