Joshua Smith

Joshua Smith serves as the Manager of Skilled Trades at Saint Lawrence University, where he leads a team of skilled trades professionals responsible for the maintenance, repair, renovation, and continuous improvement of campus facilities and infrastructure. He oversees daily operations across multiple trades disciplines and works collaboratively with campus partners to ensure university facilities remain safe, functional, and supportive of the student experience.

Joshua brings a diverse background in construction management, facilities operations, project planning, and team leadership. Prior to joining Saint Lawrence University, he worked as a Project Engineer with Cives Steel Company, managing structural steel projects across the Northeast and throughout the United States. His project portfolio included major transportation, data center, industrial, and sports venue construction projects, including work on the new Buffalo Bills stadium. Through these experiences, he developed expertise in project coordination, logistics, budgeting, scheduling, contractor management, and stakeholder communication.

Joshua also served as a Sergeant and Squad Leader in the United States Army Reserve, where he led soldiers in training, mission planning, and operational support activities. His military experience strengthened his commitment to leadership, accountability, teamwork, and service, principles that continue to guide his professional approach today.

He holds an Associate of Applied Science degree in Construction Management from SUNY Canton and maintains OSHA 30 certification. Joshua is committed to advancing campus infrastructure, fostering a culture of safety and excellence, and supporting the university community through effective leadership and stewardship of Saint Lawrence University's built environment.