Louis Smith

Company: Helix Electric

Job title: Executive Vice President - Estimating & Project

Bio:

Louis has directed teams of engineers, project managers, and low level staff during the implementation of projects ranging from small electrical solutions, to the integration of multiple manufacturers’ equipment during the design, construction, start up, and final commissioning of a complex electrical construction projects. His experience includes the managing and oversight of regional business units within larger corporate entities, as well as providing departmental support and oversight to various departments, and their staff. His management experience also includes the start up, restructuring and operations management of construction operations, to include staff development and training, and financial analysis and planning.

Seminars:

Building Long-Term Relationships With General Contractors & Owners to Proactively Identify the Most Profitable Opportunities for Your Firm 8:40 am

Defining go-no-go criteria when it comes to project and preferred partner criteria Maintaining relationships beyond one-off projects at an organizational level and providing transparency on internal capacity and capabilities Balancing internal processes with partner requirements to avoid redundancy or duplication while meeting expectationsRead more

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Panel Discussion: Clarifying Project Scope & Objectives With GCs & Owners Early to Improve Cost Certainty 9:20 am

Securing a place at the table early to influence MEP systems design and decision-making Effectively communicating the ‘story’ in early estimates to ensure GCs and clients understand the potential risks and opportunities open to the project Building a proactive communication strategy to ensure timely sharing of critical information with all stakeholdersRead more

day: Day One