About us

We are a boutique, full-service construction firm specializing in high-end custom and spec homes in Hermosa and Manhattan Beach.

At RJ Smith Construction, our team of dedicated builders and project managers are personally invested in every project from concept to completion. We take pride in our meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that each home is not only beautifully designed but also exceptionally functional. With a highly personalized and creative approach, we seamlessly blend innovative design elements with superior craftsmanship, delivering a truly unique and enjoyable building experience.

Our portfolio includes homes built for professional athletes, artists, and entrepreneurs, each tailored to reflect their distinct lifestyles and preferences. This fusion of visionary design and passion for custom homebuilding ensures that every RJ Smith Construction project stands apart as a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

RJ Smith, founder of RJ Smith Construction, a boutique construction firm renowned for crafting unique, high-quality homes in California’s South Bay, particularly in Hermosa and Manhattan Beach, was born and raised in Redondo Beach, California.

From a young age, RJ aspired to build and design custom homes, drawing inspiration from his mother, a designer, and his stepfather, a custom builder.

As Co-Owner of RJ Smith Construction, Robin leverages her real estate expertise to guide both the acquisition of new lots and the successful sale of completed builds, bringing valuable insight to every stage of the development process. With a warm smile, zest for life, and intrepid spirit, Robin and real estate were a natural fit.

Andreas began his love for development build and design while working for a real estate bank. Following his curiosity, Andreas dove into real estate development with the desire to work on more hands on/on-site projects.

A lifelong passion for building, creating and functionality has led Geoff to pursuing a dream career as a home builder. Creating functional and practical works of art that stand the test of time from a design and aesthetic standpoint is his ultimate goal.

Geoff is constantly inspired by the thought of future generations

Rose hails from Houston, where she earned a Master of Architecture degree and worked for an award-winning firm.

She left the heat behind and moved to the South Bay in 2015.

After teaching design at a high school for a few years, Rose joined a local, high-performing real estate group to prepare homes for marketing and sale.

Shaun has been immersed in the building industry his whole life—it’s in his blood!

As a third-generation builder with a family legacy spanning a century, he’s passionate about turning dreams into reality through thoughtful architectural design and hands-on construction project management.

Katie comes to us with an extensive background in the corporate retail world. Her experience managing businesses, budgets, people, and a product development process all contributed to a seamless career change.

The path her business degree led her down provided fulfillment for many years, but she was determined to pursue her longtime dream of building homes.

Growing up, Mike became interested in both the world of architectural and interior design.  Being part of a family that works in the real estate development industry also allowed Mike to learn from the individuals around him.

Mike went on to pursue an undergraduate degree in finance while gaining a graduate degree in business administration.

With over three decades of corporate-level experience in real estate, Rola brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep appreciation for the power of relationships to her role as Director of Operations at RJ Smith Construction. She firmly believes that genuine connection fosters opportunity and approaches every interaction with an open heart and mind.

As a nearly starving college professor, Richard learned to become a finished carpenter to supplement his income. Following the normal progression, his jobs became bigger and bigger and eventually he would end up receiving his general contracting license.

After an early retirement from teaching in 2003,

Pat is the driving force behind the numbers at RJ Smith Construction, heading up our accounting team with over 20 years of experience in escrow, real estate, and property management.

She’s passionate about the details and understands how critical sound financial processes are to bringing our clients’ dream homes to life.

Nina, who joined our team as office manager in early 2024, has seamlessly transitioned to the accounting department as a Project Accountant, quickly proving to be a valuable asset.

Her enthusiasm for learning and her willingness to lend a hand wherever needed have made her an integral part of the team.