Gerick Smith

Orchestrate PMO strategic leadership, planning and construction of $80M+ in clinical retail expansion projects for 35+ nationwide Senior Health, Primary Care Centers, including client design, site selection, due diligence, entitlement landlord work letter, lease negotiation, program management, upgrades and permitting. Landlord, property management stakeholder engagements and relationships. Oversees facilities management and Security for over 60 centers. Research and identify capital renewal and deferred maintenance needs. Supervise 15 + team members in 13 states across 30 cities. • Grew construction project portfolio from 24 to 60 centers across 7 states in 2 years, and additional 25 centers and 3 states in 2020. • Authored first-ever, web-based PMIS and design manual to standardize company brand, project delivery procedures and business practices to increase performance outcomes. • Developed and managed all supply-chain requirements from site selection to construction to management of the facility.

In this position, I led the proposal and renovation of a $35M, 21-building (200 units) mixed-income campus, including mechanical, electrical and plumbing improvements, interior/exterior upgrades, ADA and life safety enhancements. I also controlled project management activities and developed operating plans to guarantee completion on time and within budget. ✓ Directed $30M design and construction project for 84 mid-rise, mixed-income units with buildout of 6 ground floor commercial spaces. ✓ Coordinated $15M historical renovation project to convert 175 SRO units into 80 single-occupancy efficiency units with buildout of 2 ground floor commercial spaces.

DSR Group offered me a 4-year contract to organize and implement facilities and infrastructure programs for the Chicago Board of Education. As part of our agreement, I synchronized program management functions from planning through completion for facilities and construction projects. I consulted with contractors and internal technical staff and supervised budget development processes. ✓ Oversaw $23M project portfolio, including high-level renovations and HVAC and lighting upgrades at local schools.

At Purdue University, I retained oversight of 151 multi-market projects valued at $275M. I supervised a high-performing team of 4 project managers across 3 regional campuses. I also conducted needs assessments and in-depth market analysis to expand territory penetration. ✓ Spearheaded projects to construct $35M Student Services and Activity Center, $13M softball stadium, $20M Brown Laboratory Renovation, $80M College of Engineering Growth Plan and $22M Culinary Support Center. ✓ Doubled team output, assigning 6 projects per project manager and utilizing construction managers to write scopes of work, estimates and constructability reviews while monitoring value engineering and construction. ✓ Overhauled District’s Standard Contract Provisions for Architectural & Engineering Design Services and General Construction Services to eliminate redundant and contradictory contract language and reduce process bottlenecks. ✓ Aligned deliverables with invoice payments to more efficiently track updates in project schedules, partial waivers of lien and proof of compliance with district requirements.

Hired to reverse operational challenges while harmonizing leadership strategies, resource allocation and planning for $900M, 6-year capital budget. I launched a PMO to manage 100 projects and 110 ventures. I supervised 57 staff and provided construction management for sister agencies. ✓ Boosted productivity 390%; Saved $150M in 4 years by increasing FTEs 9% and salaries 17%, which lowered personnel services 4%. ✓ Created Facility Condition Assessment and Space Survey of 200 district buildings, identifying $300M in capital improvements. ✓ Directed 30 construction/renovation projects ranging from $300K to $2M. ✓ Saved $4M by securing surety to sign takeover agreement on underperforming construction project and preventing need for further solicitation. ✓ Oversaw $23M project portfolio of high-level renovations and HVAC and lighting upgrades. ✓ Positioned 7 staff to achieve LEED silver certification. ✓ Reduced change orders 25% and contractor payment time 50% in 2 years, introducing PMIS to streamline tracking, budgeting and performance updates. ✓ Implemented “Project Delivery Manual” to merge industry best practices with district regulations and enforce repeatable and successful projects. ✓ Minimized review cycles and risk of litigation, centralizing and data tracking and automating operations processes. ✓ Stabilized estimated interest fees by requiring bidders to collect documentation from printer, removing cost of orientation and eliminating time extensions. SPECIAL PROJECTS ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ► LEED Silver: Forensic Lab/ Crime Lab (200K+sq. ft. – $200M) ► Eastern Market (historic renovation of a 100-year-old farmers market – $26M) ► LEED Gold: Evidence Warehouse (evidence building with automated retrieval system – $26M) ► LEED Silver: Department of Employment Services (150K+ sq. ft. – $80M) ► LEED Gold: Waterfront Interior Renovation (600K+ sq. ft. – $85M) ► LEED Gold: New Beginnings-Youth Correctional Facility (St. Elisabeth Campus Master – $35M)

I was entrusted by the Chicago Board of Education to steer planning efforts for $35M facilities and infrastructure programs to renovate 11 city schools, including timeline and budget development, project management and consulting. I also regularly conferred with contractors, consultants and internal technical staff to guide projects through completion, on time and within budget. ✓ Owned $40M campus program to convert Chicago Park District’s 10 asphalt play surfaces into open green spaces. ✓ Headed $70M construction undertaking of 10 city park projects, 3 recreation centers and $60M initiative for the Public Building Commission of Chicago. Supervised 3-5 employees. SPECIAL PROJECTS ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ► FAA Grant-Sound Abatement Project (soundproofing of 8 schools – $12M) ► “Renovation 2010” (renovation of 11 schools – $35M) ► ComEd Grant (electrical and lighting upgrades and fire protection improvements – $12M) ► Head Start-Early Childhood Facility Renovation ($4M).

As a graduate student, I provided assistance on key technical and administrative matters, including providing high-level leadership to senior staff and field personnel. I assisted the assistant general manager with strategic planning, budget preparation, and implementation of the organizational mission ✓ Implemented an internal benchmark for gain-sharing requirements by identifying exceptional sewer repair units. ✓ Designed and developed linkage plans to ensure proper internal communication. SPECIAL PROJECTS ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ► Visitor Center (District of Columbia River Walk Project) $2 million.

In this position, I led a team in managing complex city-funded projects involving analysis and conceptual design, construction, and completion. As leader of contract-design activities, I established and applied program objectives and procedures and prepared budgets, estimates, material approval, project timelines and schedules. To identify conflicts and negotiate resolution, I served as the liaison between community groups, aldermen, and the mayor’s office along with city agencies, including Chicago Building Department, Department of Planning, Department of Zoning, Department of Transportation, Streets and Sanitation, and Board of Education ✓ Finished $27M projects on time and under budget.

My role led all phases of high-end construction and interior build-out projects for the City of Chicago. I oversaw program budgets and hired consultants, employees and general contractors. ✓ Selected as project manager for the Chicago Fountain Program, including design and construction. ✓ Administered ongoing property management of new fountains in City of Chicago. SPECIAL PROJECTS ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ► Goldblatts (167K sq. ft. restoration of a Chicago landmark into city offices – $17M ► Gallery 37 Center for the Performing and Visual Arts Renovation – $16M ► Bronzeville Military Armory (Historic Renovation of Chicago’s first all-military high school – $20M ► Bronzeville Military Armory Addition 70K sq. ft. – $10M. ► Grant Park Garage Renovation - $45M.