SMITH

CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

Smith Construction is a woman owned construction business organized to utilize its unique assets and a flexible management style in order to maximize our client's return. Through nearly 40 years in business our company has grown steadily and reliably. By capitalizing on its construction experience from J.A. Smith Construction and minority ownership, Smith Construction has emerged as a formidable and competitive force in the Greater Philadelphia Area. From large scale residential development to a variety of commercial and municipal projects we strive to deliver the highest quality projects while building the strongest relationships with our clients.

Please take a moment to visit our Project Gallery to see some of our recent projects and a list of our some of our past clients.

MANAGEMENT TEAM

Below is a brief description of our company's employees. Their broad range of construction experiences as well as education signifies the collective competence, creativity, and expertise we bring to all of our projects.

RENEE OHNTRUP -
PRESIDENT
  • 30 years construction experience
  • Acting CFO
  • BBA Temple University
  • Construction Management Certificate Drexel University
  • Paralegal Certificate
JOHN SMITH -
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
  • 45 years construction experience as a builder, developer and business entrepreneur
  • Union League Member
  • Past member of the GBCA and SE Pennsylvania Builders Assoc.
  • Drexel University
  • Derivative Trading Certificates NYSE
  • Extensive experience in Residential, Commercial, and Retail Projects. Developer of Poquessing Creek Estates, Worthington Mill Estates and 2212 Street Road office building.
CHRIS CHINNICI -
VICE PRESIDENT / PROJECT MANAGER / ESTIMATOR
  • 35+ years construction experience
  • Managing Partner: Craft Management, General Construction / Construction Management
  • A.A. Business Studies, BCCC
JOHN (JOHNNY) SMITH -
PROJECT MANAGER / ESTIMATOR
  • 20+ years construction experience
  • Philadelphia Carpenters Training Program
  • Construction Management, Drexel University
  • LEED Certified
  • Emphasis in health care, pharmaceutical, industrial, retail, municipal, educational, commercial, and residential projects
GEORGE CALLAHAN -
SUPERINTENDENT
  • 35+ years construction experience
  • Philadelphia Carpenters Training Program
  • Emphasis in industrial, retail, municipal, educational, commercial, and residential projects
ALLISON FORTIER -
OFFICE MANAGER / ACCOUNTING
  • 7+ years office administration experience
  • 15+ years customer service
  • BA University of Texas at San Antonio
  • PA Notary Public
STEVE WARD -
SUPERINTENDENT
  • 15+ years construction experience
  • Philadelphia Carpenters Training Program
  • Member, Carpenters Union
  • Emphasis in municipal, educational and commercial projects
TJ Ohntrup - Project Manager / Estimator
  • Penn State University
  • Bachelor of Science Biology Behavior Health
  • Member Laborers Union
  • Construction Management