Construction Graduate Spotlight - Shane Smith

Student Message

"Construction is a degree in which your imagination can flourish. 

You are obtaining a foundational education at Seminole State College, and with that you can explore many avenues as your experience grows. 

Enjoy the accolades within the industry and have fun while doing so. 

It will be an honor to call you an industry partner someday." 

~   Shane Smith, Class of 2021

Current Role & Career Aspirations

Lead Field Engineer
Wharton-Smith, Inc. Construction Group

"My plan is to remain at Wharton-Smith as they cultivate the growth mindset throughout the company and community." 

"A future position within the next coming years would be that a of Project Manager. 

With the experience from the Wharton-Smith, I plan to obtain my Florida Certified Building Contractor’s License. This will offer me an opportunity to build a few homes within my community as it has been a dream of mine to do with my brother and father and continue to be a community advocate."

Signature Project

Lake Howell High School – 
New Science and Classroom Building

"It is my first ground-up project that I have completed and allowed an opportunity to dive into the financials for this project. From Change Orders, Subcontract Writing, Coordination of Subcontractor and Owner Meetings, and Construction Change Directives, this project has established a great foundation for my career."