Craig Smith – Estimator/BIM Manager

Craig Smith has been in the construction industry for eight years and has been an employee of P.J. Hoerr since 2013. Craig works primarily in the estimating department of P.J. Hoerr. Most of his estimates are for healthcare renovations. He also lends a hand on larger bids, and creates schematic design budgets for pending projects. His estimating responsibilities have included hard bid estimates, budget estimates, developing schedules, writing contracts, and ensuring a smooth hand off to the project manager.

As P.J. Hoerr has embraced technology and the changing industry, Craig has also taken on the role of BIM Manager for P.J. Hoerr. This work involves using 3D computer models for mechanical spatial coordination as well as construction phasing, planning, visualization, and design.

Education 
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, IL

Certifications
AGC Certificate of Management – BIM

Here are some of the recent projects Craig was a part of:

Advocate Bromenn Laboratory, Bloomington, IL – BIM Manager for a 12,000 sq ft laboratory build out in a basement shell space at the hospital. BIM was used for above ceiling mechanical spatial coordination. A laser scan was performed of the existing space and a Revit model was created of the existing utilities. The new MEP was then routed around the existing utilities and structure. Conflicts were identified and solved virtually before construction. 2013-2014

OSF GI Steris Relocation, Peoria, IL – Estimator for a hard bid sterilization machine relocation project in the active 3^rd floor surgical area. This work involved mechanical renovations to accommodate sterilization equipment relocation in an active hospital environment on the 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, and roof level. 2014

Beachler’s Service Center, Peoria, IL – Estimator for a design/build new vehicle service center. Craig created 3D models to help the owner visualize the new building as well as work through site logistics. He also helped with schematic budgets and value engineering to ensure the project was within the owner’s budget. 2014

OSF Surgery Expansion, Peoria, IL – Estimator for a hard bid surgery room expansion project. This renovation of an existing storage room will create a new pediatric operating room. The project required careful attention to details as the adjacent operating rooms will remain active during construction. A temporary construction corridor which carves through five existing rooms will be constructed to facilitate this project and maintain a sterile operating environment in the adjacent areas. As the project nears completion the corridor will be demolished and the rooms it passed through will be restored to their original condition. 2014