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Matthew Smith

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Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Owner/General Contractor at AEN Home Solutions, LLC, with expertise in catastrophe adjusting and large loss management. Proven track record in fire and water restoration, leveraging Xactimate for precise estimating. Adept at insurance negotiation and damage assessment, ensuring compliance and successful project outcomes.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner / General Contractor

AEN Home Solutions, LLC
Wythe County
01.2023 - Current
  • Operate a licensed Class A Residential Building company specializing in structural rebuilds after insurance losses.
  • Utilize Xactimate for complete rebuild estimates including framing, roofing, drywall, and finish work.
  • Direct construction teams and subcontractors through residential renovations and insurance claim repairs.
  • Coordinate with adjusters, engineers, and policyholders post-catastrophe.

Plumber / Steamfitter

Local Union 21
NYC & Hudson Valley Projects
06.2019 - 12.2022
  • Installed commercial mechanical and plumbing systems in public schools and high-rise commercial buildings.
  • Gained deep understanding of infrastructure systems critical to accurate property loss assessment.
  • Worked on union-regulated jobsites with OSHA-compliant safety protocols and system documentation.

Lead Project Manager – Fire/Water/Mold/Biohazard

SERVPRO of NW & SE Dutchess County & Putnam County
NY
06.2011 - 12.2022
  • Managed end-to-end project execution from emergency response to remediation and rebuild estimating.
  • Oversaw large loss claims for commercial buildings, schools, and multi-unit housing across New York State.
  • Wrote mitigation estimates and scopes using Xactimate, maintaining compliance with insurance company requirements.
  • Worked closely with insurance adjusters on coverage clarifications and scope approvals.
  • Supervised crews on biohazard cleanups, mold remediation, structural drying, and fire restoration.

Skills

  • Catastrophe Adjusting
  • Insurance Property Claims
  • Fire Restoration
  • Water Restoration
  • Mold Restoration
  • Biohazard Restoration
  • Xactimate Estimating
  • Large Loss Management
  • Construction Rebuild
  • Renovation
  • Commercial Loss Coordination
  • Residential Building Code Compliance
  • Damage Assessment
  • Scope Writing
  • Insurance Negotiation
  • Policy Interpretation
  • Environmental Safety
  • Remediation Protocols
  • Class A Licensed Contractor (RBC)

Certification

  • Xactimate Proficiency – Estimating Software for Insurance Claims
  • Class A Residential Building Contractor – License # (RBC)
  • OSHA Safety Trained (Union Certified)
  • Mold & Environmental Remediation Experience (NY State Protocols)
  • IICRC certificate in FSRT, ASD, MRS, WRT

Licenses

Class A Licensed Contractor, VA, RBC

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Owner / General Contractor

AEN Home Solutions, LLC
01.2023 - Current

Plumber / Steamfitter

Local Union 21
06.2019 - 12.2022

Lead Project Manager – Fire/Water/Mold/Biohazard

SERVPRO of NW & SE Dutchess County & Putnam County
06.2011 - 12.2022
Matthew Smith