Professional Experience

Associated Office

Location

2000 Town Center
Suite 2200
Southfield, MI 48075

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As Director of Project Management, Steve has responsibility for all operational aspects, along with business development, for the Michigan market. Steve assists with the development and sustaining of financial performance and growth of this market. He also provides executive oversight on large scale ground-up construction, build-to-suit, tenant improvement, and major renovation projects for various business sectors throughout Michigan and the US. 

Mr. Smith’s professional experience includes over 25 years of combined experience in design and construction, including 18 years with CBRE in project management and owner’s representation. Steve has managed over $500M in construction projects totaling more than 5M square feet of space. Steve’s career progression includes a distinct array of technical expertise, including space planning/programming, project cost/budget estimating, project scheduling, capital improvement planning, contract management, and quality/risk management.

Education

  • Lawrence Technological University - Masters of Architecture

Pro Affiliations / Accreditations

  • LEED AP
  • PJM Foundations I and II

Significant Projects

  • Manhattan Jeep
    Manhattan, NY
    Retrofit
    120,000 SF
  • R1 Call Center
    Southfield MI
    Fit-out
    100,000 SF
  • Hanon Systems USA
    Novi, MI
    Fit-out/Lab
    80,000 SF
  • VW Electronic Research Lab
    Belmont, CA
    Fit-out/Lab
    75,000 SF
  • Bayway CDR-J
    Pasadena, TX
    Ground-up
    65,000 SF
  • Kellogg HQ - Atrium
    Battle Creek, MI
    Restoration
    50,000 SF
  • Los Angeles CDR-J
    Los Angeles, CA
    Retrofit
    40,000 SF
  • Boston Consulting Group
    Detroit, MI
    Fit-out
    30,000 SF
  • Polaris
    Novi, MI
    Fit-out/Lab
    30,000 SF

Clients Represented

  • FCA/Stellantis
  • Volkswagen
  • Comerica Bank
  • Fordland
  • R1
  • Sensata Technologies
  • Tyco
  • Echo Logistics
  • Kellogg
  • Boston Consulting Group
  • Knight Swift Transportation
  • Polaris
  • Hanon Systems USA