David Smith

Experience

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  Ikon Design and Build, LLC

  Aug 2012 - Dec 2013

  General Contractor's Assistant

  Helping with general contracting duties on an as needed basis, interior and exterior painting, demolition, and carpentry

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  Katie & Irwin Kahn Jewish Community Center

  Jun 2013 - Jan 2014

  Member Services-Manager on Duty

  My duties include greeting patrons, giving tours of the facility, arming and disarming the alarm system, closing the facility, sanitizing and turning off equipment, maintaining a safe environment for patrons, handling any requests made by patrons or other staff members, answering a multi-line telephone system, directing calls to appropriate staff members, scheduling appointments for various programs and classes offered through the JCC, selling gym memberships

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  Richland Library

  Jan 2014 - Sept 2018

  Lead Maintenance Technician

  Responsible for a wide range of maintenance and operations duties including advanced maintenance work, processing materials, courier services, and grounds work. Job duties include: monitor all incoming maintenance requests from 11 library locations; field personnel based on job details; provide guidance and expertise on maintenance and repair methods to other employees; ensure that jobs are completed to a high standard of workmanship; greeting customers and successfully ascertaining individualized needs and/or requirements for each customer; assembling and installing equipment; performing electrical repairs; assisting in maintenance on fleet vehicles; troubleshooting and repairing a wide variety of mechanical and electrical equipment and systems; delivering books, supplies, furniture, appliances, money, and other materials to designated locations; assisting with equipment control, inspections, scheduling work requests, overseeing reports, mail room assistance, and supervising employees; receiving, processing and delivering mail and parcels; verifying receipt of materials against packing lists and purchase orders; handle inventory logs and purchase orders; making bank deposits; maintaining library grounds; arranging rooms for meetings; ordering, inventory and maintenance of supplies and equipment; engaging, assisting and encouraging diverse customers in all areas of the library in a welcoming, professional, and respectful manner; effectively demonstrating characteristics of being enthusiastic, outgoing, and strongly customer-service oriented, including the application of Richland Library's customer engagement standards; performing other associated duties as required and; handling the physical demands of the job including lifting items over 100+ pounds, loading and unloading trucks, pulling, pushing, kneeling, standing, stooping and walking. Show less

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  SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH

  Sept 2018 - Jan 2020

  Building Manager/Trouble Shooter Supervisor

  Under general supervision inspects, identifies and ensures timely correction of deficiencies relating to environmental, life safety, assurance, patient advocacy and regulatory agencies. Inspects and reviews status of projects as assigned. Liaison to DIS for Joint Commission issues, meets with all DHEC, CMS and Joint Commission Inspectors during licensure inspections and accreditation surveys. Corresponds with the South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH) Fire Marshall/DIS Safety Compliance Manager with regards to Fire Life Safety issues connected to Physical Plant Service/Maintenance. Responsible for the testing, repairs and documentation of all Fire Safety Systems for SCDMH in Columbia. Collecting quotes for testing of Fire Life Safety Systems (Fire Alarm Systems, Hood Suppression Systems, Fire and Smoke Damper Testing). Supervise, assign, review completed work of subordinates in after hours troubleshooter maintenance, repair assignment, emergency light testing and documentation book for all SCDMH Columbia locations, and semi-annual fire barrier inspections and documentation at all buildings/facilities where patients house or may use on a normal frequency at SCDMH Columbia locations.Receives all testing documentation checking them thoroughly for completeness and filing them in each facility documentation book. Gathers quotes for found deficiencies and schedule repairs of Fire Life Safety equipment to be completed in a timely manner. Files the repair documents in the facility documentation book with correlating inspection. Perform other related duties as required. Show less

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  Alvin S Glenn Detention Center

  Jan 2020 - Oct 2021

  Facilities Manager

  Monitors and supervises the work of all personnel assigned to the Support Services, maintenance section (plumbers, electricians, grounds keepers, maintenance personnel, laundry, supply personnel and assigned security officers, etc.) and oversees the day to day operation of the section while reporting directly to the Assistant Director. Under limited supervision, manages and inspects work performed by all maintenance personnel, hired contractors and vendors on Detention Center property and/or off-site work as instructed by the Director. Immediately reports damage, destruction, or serviceability and/or workability problems of the Detention Center equipment, machinery or systems (plumbing, electrical devices or panels and fire sprinkler system, electronic security locks, controls and panels, plant chillers, boilers, emergency generators, etc.) and schedule needed repairs or replacement while ensuring that workability of equipment is restored as quickly as possible. Maintains documentation of all maintenance problems and repairs made on behalf of the Detention Center, while maintaining the appropriate inventory documents. Responsible for budget control, forecasting (short/long term), planning and coordinating of support activities. This includes representation in meetings for support services with Director, staff, financial, procurement, and county support services manager. Show less

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  Allegiance Industries, Inc.

  Oct 2021 - Jan 2023

  Regional Operations Manager

  Duties include: Contacting customers on a regular basis and visiting sites regularly to ensure services meet contractual requirements and ensure customer retention. Responsible for overall business portfolio within territory, with a large emphasis on retention of existing customers and minimizing employee turnover. Ensuring company standards are met within specified budget by conducting site inspections/audits, inventorying supplies/equipment, training supervisors & employees, and maintaining customer relations. Performing inspections at accounts sites & meeting with all employees under my supervision. Managing 20 different business sites within the southeast territory including site managers and all personnel within the designated site. Performing personnel duties including hiring, creating schedules, disciplinary action, performance reviews, etc. Training and growing employees to allow them to be better & continue to advance throughout their career & lives. Responsible for placing supply orders and ensuring sites are properly stocked within supply expense budget given. Responsible for preparing/reviewing payroll as well as properly educating supervisors on payroll procedures. Understanding and using proper personnel management skills to resolve problems with employee and supervisory personnel. Managing budgets and costs associated to area of direct responsibility.Responsible for compliance with all safety policies and accident reporting. Investigating concerns/complaints from clients and take steps to fix the issue and ensure it doesn’t occur again. Identifying possible additional work within sites such as; periodic floor, electrical work, painting, epoxy, overhead cleaning, security, and material handling work that may be necessary. Fielding calls from clients/employees outside of regular business hours as needed. Show less

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  South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice

  Jan 2023 - now

  Manages and coordinates all phases of construction and maintenance projects for the agency.Serves as the primary contact for construction and maintenance projects as assigned and develops guidelines, milestones, and specifications for project completion. Secures competitive bids from vendors, while monitoring contractors for compliance, safety, and timely completion.Assists with the development, implementation and tracking of project plans that facilitate the accomplishment of Agency's goals and objectives.Responsible for managing and directing the initiation, planning, execution, control, and closeout phases of the project lifecycle for assigned agency Permanent Improvement and Non-Permanent Improvement Projects.Develops project plans; controls budget, scope and schedule to ensure project deliverables, milestones and required tasks are completed as planned for projects across a variety of construction disciplines. Manages Task Order Contracts and Competitive Sealed Bids.Identifies potential problems; facilitates problem resolution by determining or recommending and implementing a risk mitigation strategy.Participates in the evaluation and contract award procurement process for architectural and engineering services as well as bid openings and evaluations for construction services in accordance with state procurement guidelines.Administers contracts from beginning to end of project.Evaluates and assesses existing building conditions within the Agency to assist in the prioritization, budgeting, and scheduling of upcoming capital projects.Assists with the administration of policies and procedures pertaining to safety and security to include but not limited to; DHEC, IBC, IFC, OSHA, and agency standards. Performs other related duties as assigned that supports the mission of the agency. Show less

  • Director of Capital Projects

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Capital Project Manager

    Jan 2023 - Apr 2024