Jake Wattenbarger

Background

About Jake Wattenbarger

I am a seasoned professional and military veteran with 25 + years of engineering and construction operations experience in the healthcare, corporate, and government sectors. Recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for guiding multi-million-dollar construction projects from planning to delivery, as well as for efficiently addressing complex issues and stalled projects and engaging with cross-functional stakeholders. Professional focal points include civil engineering, construction project management, team leadership, construction planning, process improvement, client advocacy, program development, estimating, cost control, project turnaround, stakeholder engagement, strategy development, and safety/regulatory compliance. Delivering superior administration on the latter areas of expertise requires utilization of effective communication skills, negotiation skills, as well as professional acumen, quality assurance, change management, and resource management to support efficiency and optimal outcomes. Currently, I am the President and General Manager for The Smith & Oby Company. I am responsible for the day-to-day management that includes strategic leadership, operational management, business development, financial management, and team leadership. Colleagues describe me as a progressive, driven, down-to-earth, technical, strategic, and engineering expert who can be relied on to offer superior solutions that deliver high-quality results on time and under budget.