Kevin Smith

Experience

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  TAIT & Associates, Inc

  Apr 1996 - Dec 2000

  Program / Project Manager-Architect

  - Responsible for the program, project and design management for retail, service-station, and mixed-use projects.- Major programs directly responsible for included: 7-11 / 55 locations over $ 100 millions dollars worth of investment from Santa Barbara to Mexican Border.- Acted as architect of record for grocery store and drug store projects for Albertson's, Rite Aid and Ralph's.- Acted as architect of record for QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) projects for Texaco, Shell and ARCO.-Responsible for employee and consultant contracts, fee structure, performance and retention. - Responsible for creation of new designs and permit sets, scheduling of work, P/L, efficiency and quality control reports.- Responsible for code review, code updates and sealing of plans.- Performed construction inspections of field construction and rendered forensic investigations and repairs for non-conforming installations and defects.- Chaired internal committee meetings on impact of code and legislative updates that impacted industry and construction techniques. Implemented committee recommendations based on code compliance and most efficient and cost-effective techniques.- Acted as company spokesperson and technical expert for construction field personnel and interfaced with civil engineering staff who had techical questions about projects.- Acted as company spokesperson and technical expert for presentations to civic, business and governmental bodies for entitlement approval of new service station, retail and mixed-use projects- Reviewed and approved shop drawings for structural steel, precast concrete, concrete unit masonry, prefabricated wood and steel truss components and concrete foundations.- Thru direct business development and management efforts, doubled size of San Diego office resulting in need to move into larger office and add 12 new positions. Show less

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  Toll Brothers

  Dec 2000 - Jul 2005

  Senior Architectural Manager

  - Responsible for and management of in-house architectural and engineering division for home builder of single-family,multi-family, age-qualified and resort product throughout eastern United States. Responsible for employee and consultant contracts, fee structure, performance and retention. - Responsible for creation of new designs, Master Set and Lot Specific permit sets, scheduling of work, P/L, efficiency and quality control reports.- Responsible for code review, code updates and sealing of plans.- Conducted and chaired division meetings and updated company on code updates, state legislative changes that impacted construction process and industry procedures.- Performed construction inspections of field construction and rendered forensic investigations and repairs for non-conforming installations and defects.- Chaired internal committee meetings on impact of code and legislative updates that impacted industry and construction techniques. Implemented committee recommendations based on code compliance and most efficient and cost-effective techniques.- Acted as company spokesperson and technical expert for construction field personnel and interfaced with sales and marketing staff who had techical questions about product.- Acted as company spokesperson and technical expert for presentations to civic, business and governmental bodies for entitlement approval of new single-family and multi-family developments. Answered questions and gave testimony on behalf of the company.- Reviewed and approved shop drawings for structural steel, precast concrete, concrete unit masonry, prefabricated wood and steel truss components and concrete foundations.- Designed and managed reconstruction of federal historic Landmark Biddle Hall in center City Philadelphia after fire. Managed team of historic architect, new architects and construction personnel for redevelopment of project into Naval Square mixed-use campus. Show less

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  Seagate Homes

  Jul 2005 - Mar 2008

  Director of Architecture

  - Responsible for creation and management of in-house architectural and engineering division for home builder of single-family and multi-family product throughout Northeast Florida. Responsible for employee and consultant contracts, fee structure,performance and retention. - Responsible for creation of new designs, Master and Lot Specific permit sets, scheduling of work, P/L, efficiency and quality control reports.- Responsible for code review, code updates and sealing of plans.- Conducted and chaired division meetings and updated company on code updates, state legislative changes that impacted construction process and industry procedures.- Performed construction inspections of field construction and rendered forensic investigations and repairs for non-conforming installations and defects.- Chaired internal committee meetings on impact of code and legislative updates that impacted industry and construction techniques. Implemented committee recommendations based on code compliance and most efficient and cost-effective techniques.- Acted as company spokesperson and technical expert for sales and marketing staff and interfaced with customers who had techical questions about product.- Acted as company spokesperson and technical expert for presentations to civic, business and governmental bodies for entitlement approval of new single-family and multi-family developments. Answered questions and gave testimony on behalf of the company.- Reviewed and approved shop drawings for structural steel, precast concrete, concrete unit masonry, prefabricated wood and steel truss components and concrete foundations.- Created 40 new designs for company that resulted in growth of firm into new product niches and upscale markets. Show less

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  Haven Custom Homes

  Apr 2008 - Feb 2011

  Vice President of Design

  - Responsible for creation and management of in-house architectural and engineering division for modular builder of commercial, single-family and multi-family builder throughout the eastern United States. Responsible for employee and consultant contracts, fee structure, retention and performance. - Responsible for new product design, lot specific permit sets,scheduling of work, P/L, efficiency and quality control reports.- Responsible for code review, code updates and sealing of plans.- Responsible for contract negotiation and engagement of third-party inspector and quality control agencies that acted for company as surrogate for state modular approvals. Obtained approval for plant certifications and state permits for 15 states for 3 plants. Direct efforts resulted in retention of a firm that provided better service at 1/4 the monthly fee to the company.- Interfaced with modular factory general manager and updated drawings based on factory's request for changes.- Acted as company spokesperson and technical expert for strategic builder and architect partners for evaluating the feasibility of most efficient and cost effective use of modular construction techniques.- Implemented use of custom foundation anchors and straps created by Simpson Strong-Tie company specifically for the modular industry. Impact of new connectors saved time on money on installation of modular product and finish-out.- Developed strategic marketing and business development plans for the division and assisted in the retention of new strategic alliances to aid in the growth of the company.- Thru direct efforts, many clients of firm chose to have firm design product from scratch rather than hire an architect as they felt that better service and quality was provided at a much more affordable price. Show less

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  Kevin E. Smith, Architecture + Planning

  Feb 2011 - now

  President

  - Providing architectural and planning consulting services to the A/E/C community.- Licensed Architect in State of Pennsylvania - RA# 405751- Licensed Architect in State of Maryland - #16474- Licensed Architect in State of Florida - #93628- Licensed Architect in State of California - #C23011- NCARB certification #62071

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  Veritas Medical Solutions - Global Provider of Radiation Shielding Solutions

  Dec 2011 - Aug 2015

  Director of Engineering

  Provide Design and Engineering Management services for in-house architectural and engineering studio for design-build of oncology and proton particle therapy centers world-wide. Products include permanent and temporary modular shielding solutions as well as mobile oncology centers, medical modular support structures and radiation shielding sliding doors. Work in team-oriented environment with in-house physics, project management, construction and interiors divisions. Act as Design Professional of Record for company projects. Recent projects include construction of oncology centers for Ohio State University, Knoxville Proton Center, Penn Medicine, Phoenixville Hospital, Varian Medical Systems, CHUM of Montreal, Tulsa Cancer Institute, Langone Medical Center - NY. Show less

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  BSB Design

  Sept 2015 - May 2017

  Senior Project Manager

  Responsible for design, budget, business development, project and personnel management for satellite office for BSB design. Major projects included:- Lennar Homes new communities in New Jersey and Virginia including Byers Station, Embrey Mill and Westbury Glen.- SouthBay Partners: Senior Living Campus projects including Riverview in Princeton, NJ and Mattison Estate in Ambler, PA- Lincoln Properties Group: Mixed-Use Retail and Market Rate Apartments in Princeton, NJ- Endeavor Properites: Senior Living Communities in Metropolitan, PA. Show less

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  Stampfl Associates, LLC

  May 2017 - now

  Associate

  Responsible for operational management, project management, design management, business development and quality control for A/E/C firm. Seal construction documents, mentor and train staff and schedule workload for office.Major projects include:- CalAtlantic Homes: new Single-Family and Multi-Family communities in PA and DE including, Hidden Meadows, Summit Bridge, Macoby Run, Waterloo Gardens, Reserve at Upper Providence, and Galloway Reserve.- Cayuga Orchard Apartments and Community Clubhouse, 102 units, Lansing, NY- Riverview Wedding and Banquet Facility, Solebury Township, PA- Johanna Foods Warehouse Addition, Radnor Township, NJ- Renovation to Building 63/64, Peddlers Village, Lahaska, PA- Rehabilitation of Mattison Castle, Ambler, PA- Show less