Bryan Jaynes, Director of Construction Services
After 20 years in the corporate construction world, Bryan Jaynes came to work for Dow Smith Company this year as our new Director of Construction Services. He says the decision came down to his faith, his family, and his future in the industry.
Bryan’s position is a new one at Dow Smith Company as we continue to grow. He will have direct oversight and leadership over project managers and estimators. Schedules, budgets, and client satisfaction will fall under his purview.
Previously, Bryan worked as a senior project manager at Al. Neyer, as a project manager at Wylie Steel Fabricators, Inc., and also as a project manager at Lendlease. Living in Murfreesboro for the past 19 years, Bryan said he’s always known about Dow Smith Company’s reputation but got to see in action how we work during a recent addition at Fellowship Bible Church, where he and his family attend church.
“We treat every single project like it’s our own house,” Bryan says. “I saw that at the church and I’ve seen it over and over since I’ve been here.”
Bryan has been married to his wife, Kristie, for 20 years. They have three children. He believes in putting his family first.
“In corporate construction, there are a lot of early mornings and late nights,” Bryan says. “It’s a dog-eat-dog world with not a lot of grace or understanding.”
Brian Lord, left, of Global Product Sources, LLC, meets with Bryan Jaynes. Dow Smith Company is currently building a 9,500-square-foot warehouse and 4,000-square-foot office for GPS at 640 Myatt Drive in Nashville, Tennessee.
Bryan credits his previous experiences for teaching him top-notch construction management skills. He knows how to drive client satisfaction to the next level, build relationships through trust and an intense focus on the details.
Ultimately, Bryan wanted to work for a company whose values aligned with his. He said he has found that at Dow Smith Company.
Founded in 1992, Dow Smith Company is a design-build firm that specializes in church, healthcare and commercial construction. It is also a firm that incorporates faith into its mission. This year, for the sixth consecutive year, Dow Smith Company was named a Certified Best Christian Workplace by the Best Christian Workplaces Institute.
“Coming here has been a breath of fresh air,” he says. “There was a peace that surrounded the process.”
