Kermit Smith

About Kermit Smith

Visionary and results-driven executive with extensive expertise in data center operations, design, engineering, and large-scale construction management. Proven track record of leading multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects, optimizing operational efficiency, and driving innovation in hyperscale environments. Adept at building high-performing teams, ensuring world-class safety and quality standards, and delivering strategic solutions to accelerate speed to market. Skilled in global capacity scaling, telecommunications infrastructure, real estate operations and end-to-end project execution for industry leaders like Meta and IBM.

Experience

1. East Area Director - Advanced Technologies & Life Sciences Data Center Delivery

   Fluor Corporation

   Aug 2025 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   Spearhead end-to-end construction delivery of hyperscale data centers across the Eastern USA, ensuring client satisfaction and predictable project outcomes. • Manage cross-functional job site teams and cultivated strategic partnerships to drive project efficiency and safety. • Achieve optimized project delivery schedule through efficient resource allocation and process improvements.

Education

• North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

  BS, Architectural engineering

  1989 — 1994

• Wake Forest University

  MBA, Finance

  1999 — 2001

• North Carolina State University

  MS, Mechanical Engineering

  1997 — 1999

Skills

• Environmental Management Systems
• People Management
• Energy Management
• Corporate Real Estate
• Program Management
• Data Center
• Negotiation
• Construction
• Capital Budgeting
• Space Planning
• Management
• Facilities Management
• Leadership
• Facilities Operations
• Process Improvement
• Mechanical Engineering
• Facilities Engineering
• Project Management