Who we are
Schmitz Design-Build, LLC is a commercial design-build firm specializing in ground-up steel and metal building projects. Founded by President Clint Schmitz, the company brings Midwest values and a straightforward approach to the construction industry.
Company Overview
Schmitz Design-Build focuses on simplifying the development and construction process for business owners. The company's expertise lies in industrial projects, with additional capabilities in retail, medical/lab, and office sectors.
President Clint Schmitz, originally from a farm in small-town Iowa, has instilled his Midwest values into the company's culture and operations. This background has shaped the firm's approach to client relationships and project execution.
Core Values
1. Keep it Simple
2. Less is More
3. Do what's right, even when no one is looking
These values reflect the company's commitment to efficiency, practicality, and integrity in all aspects of its work.
Mission
Schmitz Design-Build's mission is to help business owners navigate the challenges of development and construction. This client-centric approach aims to simplify complex processes and deliver successful projects.
Clint Schmitz - President
Clint grew up on a farm in small town Iowa. Clint found his passion for construction building anything and everything on the farm with his dad to remodeling homes with his stepdad. He went to Iowa State University for Civil/Structural Engineering and moved to Colorado in 2007. Clint built several high-rises across the country until he decided he wanted to be on the forefront working with clients as their General Contractor. Clint’s hobbies are sporting clays, golf, and hiking with the family.
Ben Geiger - Vice President of Development
Ben was born and raised in Indiana where he studied Finance and Real Estate in the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. After starting his career in real estate Development in Cincinnati, Ben transferred to Denver in 2007. After continuing to work in the real estate development industry and working on numerous vertical and TI projects, Ben moved over to the general contracting industry in 2018. Since then, Ben has focused strictly on industrial construction and development. Outside of work, Ben enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, playing golf, traveling and staying active with all that Colorado has to offer.
Chad Granda - Vice President of Operations
Chad was raised in a small community in northwestern Pennsylvania and upon high school graduation, moved to Colorado in 1993 where he and his family settled in the Durango area. After graduating Colorado State University with a Construction Management degree, he started his professional career with a national home builder where he managed the completion of over 500 homes and $300 plus million in sales during his time in the field. Chad made the transition into the commercial sector and has held the roles of Project Manager, Construction Manager, Operations and Vice President over the last 10 years. During this time he has been involved with numerous challenging but successful projects. Outside of work, Chad spends his spare time with his wife and son and enjoys staying competitive in volleyball.