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Peter Smuda

Construction Project Manager, PurOptima Inc.

Peter joined PurOptima in 2026 as Construction Project Manager, bringing more than 15 years of experience across architectural interiors, design, operations and project delivery. His background includes leadership roles in architectural products and demountable wall systems, alongside earlier experience in commercial and healthcare architecture.

Based in Houston, Peter supports projects from bid stage through to completion, coordinating project information, lead times, technical requirements and custom details with PurOptima’s engineering, manufacturing and Project Delivery Partner teams. His combination of design knowledge and operational experience helps identify potential issues early and maintain the quality and intent of the finished installation.

Other contracts team members

Chris Pool

Chris Pool

Divisional Contracts Director
Optima Major Works, UK

Chris has been with Optima since 2003 and is Divisional Contracts Director for Optima Contracting, bringing more than two decades of experience with the business.

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Richard Lee

Richard Lee

Divisional Commercial Director
Optima Major Works, UK

Richard joined in 2003. In his role as Divisional Director, he manages our team of Quantity Surveyors and has responsibility for the financial performance of all Major Works projects.

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Peter Mulligan

Peter Mulligan

Divisional Construction Director
Optima North, UK

Peter Mulligan is Divisional Construction Director within Optima North. Since joining Optima in 2018, he has supported the planning, coordination and delivery of projects across the region.

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John Shearer

John Shearer

Divisional Commercial Director
Optima North, UK

John brings extensive commercial experience to his role as Divisional Commercial Director within Optima North, supporting the regional team across project costs, contracts and wider commercial requirements.

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Lee Bazzoni

Lee Bazzoni

Construction Director
Optima Partitions LLC, MENA

With more than 20 years of construction experience across the UK and UAE, Lee leads project delivery for Optima Systems in the UAE.

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