Founded in 1967, SMCI was once part of one of the largest real estate organizations in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, mostly responsible for the construction needs of the Charles E. Smith commercial and residential portfolios.

In 1994, Charles E. Smith Construction Services was incorporated in the State of Maryland as Smith Management Construction, Inc.

SMCI continued to provide construction services for Charles E. Smith; while, expanding its service base of tenant improvements and base building construction to owners, property managers and many other commercial and institutional clients outside of the Charles E. Smith portfolio.

Charles E. Smith Residential Realty, Inc. and Archstone Communities merged in November 2001 to form Archstone-Smith – a residential REIT with national holdings. Charles E. Smith Residential remained fully operational as the High-Rise Division of Archstone-Smith, and SMCI became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the new parent entity.

In February 2003 senior management at Smith Management Construction, Inc acquired the firm's stock and assets from Archstone-Smith. Acquiring the firm allowed SMCI to better serve premier clients and make decisions that are more consistent with SMCI's corporate long-term goals and objectives, as a provider of general construction services.

With its headquarters in Chantilly, VA, SMCI is a locally-owned and operated construction firm providing professional services - agency and construction services – at risk for both public and private sector clients.