Charles Smith has over 20 years of experience in construction, including as a construction contractor, administrator, general manager, and foreman. He most recently worked as a construction contractor and administrator at Custom Construction Design Build Contractor. He has skills in budgeting, scheduling, payroll processing, design build, and procurement. He holds a two-year vocational degree in mechanics.

1. Charles Smith
20 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION
2813 Allens tr - Edmond, OK 73012
charlie51167@yahoo.com - (405) 627-6544
I have over 20 years of experience, as a Construction Contractor, Administration or General Management and
as a Construction Foreman in industries including Building Construction General Contractors and Operative
Builders. Most recently, I have been working as a Construction Contractor,
Administration or General Management at Custom Construction Design Build Contractor. Some examples
of my skills and experiences include: Budgeting, Scheduling, Payroll, Processing, Design Build, and
Procurement. I hold a two year vocational degree in Mechanics from Francis-Tuttle.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Owner/General Manager
Custom Construction and Remodeling - Harrah, OK - March 2007 to March 2014
Responsibilities
Building Construction General Contractors and Operative Builders. Most recently, I have been working as a
Construction Contractor, Administration or General Management at Charles Smith Construction Design Build
Contr. My skills and experiences include: Budgeting, Payroll Processing, Procurement.
Accomplishments
I started off as a framing and remodeling laborer worked up to project manager then started my own company.
Skills Used
All my experience in the construction field has developed many useful skills and ability's. I have always been
the type to learn from and take responsibility for my mistakes and not been afraid to ask questions and research
and learn what I didn't know. I learned all the construction trades by actully doing the work myself then have
journeymen check
the work and pull the permits and call in inspections.
Project Superintendent
Sawatzky Construction - Weatherford, OK - January 2005 to May 2007
Responsibilities
Construction Contractor, Administration or General Management Directed construction projects. Helped to
plan construction projects. Oversaw the work of other supervisors. Prepared budgets for construction projects.
Directed maintenance of buildings and facilities. Supervised construction project scheduling, organization,
work activities. Conferred
throughout process with supervisors, owners, contractors, designers. Acted to resolve construction problems
and complaints. Planned work procedures. Negotiated contract changes. Prepared and submitted progress
reports. Implemented appropriate construction techniques to meet jobspecifications.
Accomplishments

2. Started out on a $100,000 remodel for Dr. Beintz O.P. in Elk City, OK I brought the project in $9,000 under
budget and did the work in three weeks with a time allotment of five weeks.
One of my final projects was a $ 2.5 million 10,000 sq ft poured concrete tilt up wall commercial bldg. that was
completed 48 days ahead of schedule and $15,000 under budget.
Construction Superintendent/Project Manager
Hardcastle Construction - Washinton, OK - January 2000 to May 2004
Responsibilities
Supervised construction and extraction workers. Oversaw daily construction activities. Evaluated site. Worked
with architects and engineers to plan project. Decided on construction requirements including materials,
personnel. Coordinated procurement of materials. Negotiated all services and subcontracts. Assigned
necessary resources to complete each task. Read and interpreted specs, building plans. Scheduled activities.
Solved
conflicts. Marked site locations for placing structures and equipment.
Accomplishments
Traveled all over United States Remodeling and installing retail stores ex. Dollar Tree, Radio
Shack, Game Stop, Foot locker, and lady foot locker usually in strip malls and regular malls most required
removal of existing store first. Also remodeled Radio Shack's Head quarters in Los Angeles, CA which was
over a 100,000 sq. ft. project. I usually had 4-6 people plus
numerous contractors working for me. I brought my projects in on time and under budget.
Skills Used
Supervised construction project scheduling, organization, work activities. Conferred
throughout process with supervisors, owners, contractors, designers. Acted to resolve construction problems
and complaints. Planned work procedures. Negotiated contract changes. Prepared and submitted progress
reports. Implemented appropriate construction techniques to meet job specifications.
EDUCATION
2 year vocational in Mechanics
Francis Tuttle - Oklahoma City, OK
1983 to 1985
Diploma in High School
Deer Creek - Edmond, OK
1981 to 1985
SKILLS
Supervised construction project scheduling, organization, work activities.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Skills
Supervised construction project scheduling, organization, work activities. Conferred

3. throughout process with supervisors, owners, contractors, designers. Acted to resolve construction problems
and complaints. Planned work
procedures. Negotiated contract changes. Prepared and submitted progress reports. Implemented appropriate
construction techniques to meet job
specifications.
Budgeting, Equipment operator, payroll processing, Time Management, Truck pusher
Languages
English
Occupational licenses and certifications
Certificate: Class a Cdl with Tanker Endorsement, State of Oklahoma, Oklahoma
Confined Space, Electric Safety, HAZCOM, Fire Safety, Excavating, Fall Protection, First Aid/CPR, Material
Handling, Environmental Awareness and Occupational Health.