CLINTON F. SMITH III

 

CONTACT INFO

(386) 931-4496

Clint@ClintSmithConsulting.com       

Based in Palm Coast, Florida

 

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, University of Florida (1977)

 

EXPERIENCE

Owner of Clint Smith Consulting                                 2017 to present

Independent consultant serving northeast and central Florida

  • Provide a variety of development and project management services to local agencies, corporations, and individuals

Vice President of Development, Palm Coast Holdings                                 2005 to 2017

Management position supervising land development for Palm Coast Holdings, a division of Allete

  • Managed development approvals for large scale real estate company with over 12,000 acres and three Developments of Regional Impact

  • Experienced in development of residential and non-residential (e.g., commercial) projects

  • Coordinated two Community Development Districts

  • Permitted and managed 2,000 acre wetland mitigation bank

  • Responsible for all permitting, design, and governmental approvals

  • Developed project proformas, cost projections, and supervised budget preparations
     

 

Entitlement Manager, Centex Homes (North Florida Division)                       2004 to 2005

Management position with North Florida Division of Centex Homes

  • Consulted with division president and acquisition manager to strategize for future land needs

  • Due diligence and feasibility studies for new properties

  • Developed site plans and prepared project proformas

  • Engineering/construction plan development

  • Government and permit approvals, project schedules, and budget control

 

Land Development Manager, Centex Homes (North Florida Division)             1998 to 2004

Management position responsible for residential development

  • Assistance with land acquisition and project planning

  • Permitting with local, state and federal agencies

  • Financial projections and budget preparation

  • Subdivision design and construction

  • Supervision of design consultants

  • Project scheduling and operation of homeowners associations and community development districts

 

Vice President of Development, Lowe/Palm Coast Incorporated                      1995 to 1998

Senior management position overseeing residential development within Grand Haven development

  • Development planning and project scheduling

  • Permitting with county, state and federal agencies

  • Cost projections and budget preparation

  • Subdivision platting and design

  • Supervision of design consultants

  • State and federal registrations

  • Architectural review and coordination with the Grand Haven Community Development District

 

Engineering Manager, ITT Community Development Corporation                    1987 to 1995

Senior management position over development of residential, commercial and industrial projects

  • Initial planning and development, cost projections

  • Supervision of outside engineering firms

  • Permitting with state and federal agencies

  • Subdivision platting and procurement of all required local governmental approvals

  • Supervision of engineering and permitting activities within ITT’s 43,000 acre Palm Coast development

  • Engineering activities for three DRI projects

 

Design Engineer, ITT Community Development Corporation                            1982 to 1987

Provided engineering design services for residential, commercial and industrial developer

  • Design activities in water, sewer, and drainage sewer systems, roadways, earthwork, and utilities

  • Estimating and project permitting

  • Responsible for subdivision platting and survey coordination

 

 Inspecting Engineer, ITT Community Development Corporation                      1977 to 1982

Provided construction inspection and administration services for a community development company

  • Field supervision for construction of water, sewer, drainage, roadways, bridges, sewage treatment plants and other related projects

  • Responsible for quantity verification and payment requests

 

 

 

ACTIVITIES & HONORS

  • Served as Chairman of the Board of Supervisors for the Fleming Island Plantation Community Development District (2000-2005).

  • Served as Vice Chairman of the Board of Supervisors for the Grand Haven Community Development District (1997-2000).

  • Served as a member of the Palm Coast Service District Advisory Council Road and Bridge Committee.

  • Served for two years (1992-1993) as a member of the Palm Coast Service District Advisory Council, including Chairman of the PCSD Ordinance Committee.

  • Participated in hearings and review of Flagler County’s Comprehensive Plan and subsequent adoption of Land Development Code.

  • Chairman of FCARD

 

 

 

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