Meghan Dyer

Experience

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  Senator Sherrod Brown

  May 2007 - Aug 2007

  Press Intern

  Called constituents and reporters to garner support for political issues, -Researched issues, wrote press releases, and set up for press conferences, -Helped to prepare the senator for interviews.

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  Brad Pitt's Make it Right Foundation

  May 2008 - Aug 2008

  Intern

  -Created working drawings for initial six houses,-Calculated take-off list and negotiated with suppliers on pricing savings and donations,-Ordered all building supplies to arrive at work site as needed and coordinated shipping,-Communicated with architects, construction manager, landscape architect, engineers, and LEED Green Rater to facilitate coherence in drawings.

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  John C. Williams Architects

  May 2009 - Aug 2010

  Intern

  -Prepared and edited documents for Design Development and Construction Documentation, -Transferred drawings from AutoCAD to Revit, -Researched building codes and specifications as they related to green design, -Worked with city hall to obtain building permits and variances, -Performed construction administration task out at the construction site, -Made green design booklets to highlight different features of the LEED houses.

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  Myefski Architects, Inc

  Jul 2011 - Jan 2012

  Intern Architect

  -Prepared drawings for schematic design, design development and construction documentation in both Auto CAD and Revit for projects ranging from commercial interiors to retail and residential.-Created and refined marketing information for the firm and putting together RFQ’s for potential projects.-Selected materials and furniture systems for clients to choose-Measured existing conditions at the site and created detailed as-built drawings from these measurements.

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  Epstein Architecture, Engineering and Construction

  Jan 2012 - Jun 2014

  Arch 2

  •Selected Projects:Cedar Concepts - Chicago IL - Winner of the USGBC Emerald Award - Worked on this project from Schematic Design through Construction Administration. During the process preformed code analysis, designed and rendered the front facade, coordinated with engineers, selected materials, reviewed specifications, reviewed shop drawings, coordinated permit drawings with the City of Chicago, and responded to RFI’s and submittals as well as completing LEED documentation.Masterplanning project for 50,000 - Panama - Created pre-design drawings, researched context andPanamanian building code, designed potential commercial center and medical center, and creating a storm water mitigation strategy. Met with client, presented potential schemes, and coordinated with local architect.31 Story Commercial High-rise - Colorado, Put together presentation drawings, conducted in depth code and zoning analysis, coordinated with developers and engineers to create a schematic design set.Illinois Medical Development - Mixed use master planning project. Responsible for creating drawings of different schemes, doing initial zoning research, finalizing drawings for the RFP and creating final package of programming drawings for interview/ presentation with city.Other Projects - Smaller roles working on other assorted industrial projects, projects on military bases, renovations of and additions to existing facilities, and interior build outs for commercial clients.• Non-Project Work:Volunteered with the Epstein Community FoundationIn charge of program to help educate low income high school students on the value of STEM careersOrganized the Epstein Spring FundraiserLead Revit Training sessionsMember of the Sustainability Committee - Implemented Recycling Policy Show less

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  M.S. Dyer Design

  Jan 2014 - Jul 2022

  Owner

  Various small projects for friends and family that I have done in my free time.

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  Lothan Van Hook DeStefano Architecture

  Jul 2014 - Sept 2018

  Project Architect/ Project Manager

  • Selected Projects:Judge Doyle Square - Madison WI - Project Architect/ Manager on 4 Phase Mixed Use Development. Phase 1 is a 600 stall public underground parking facility for the City of Madison, phase 2 a 144 unit apartment tower on top of the underground parking garage, phase 3 is a 250 key hotel, and phase 4 a 210 unit apartment tower.• For phase 1, the underground parking facility, has overseen the team drawing the contract documents and is currently coordinating Construction Administration.• For phases 2 and 3, the first residential tower and the hotel, currently supervising the Schematic Design. Also collaborating with the hotel flag to ensure the Hotel meets all applicable design standards.• For phase 4, the 210 unit apartment tower, has overseen completion of conceptual design drawings.Has successfully brought the entire project through the City of Madison approval process as a Planned Development. Working with consultants, the developers, and city agencies to ensure all phases of the project move forward on budget and on schedule.Fountainhead Residential Apartments - Moline IL - Project Architect on a design/ build project 308 units spread through three apartment buildings.1101 S. Wabash Ave - Chicago IL, 30 story hotel and condo building. Other Projects - Designed and built large canopy for condo. Created conceptual design/ pricing packages with developer for hotel, school, and office projects. Assisted with drawings for various education projects.• Non-Project Work:Prepared Proposals for Potential New ProjectsPrepared responses to Requests for QualificationsParticipated in Interviews for New WorkOffice Intern Development SupervisorPlanned Summer Office Outings and Happy Hours Show less

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  IFF (CDFI)

  Oct 2018 - Jul 2020

  Owners Representative

  IFF is a Community Development Financial Institution that helps other non-profits address facility needs and build buildings. In my time at IFF I successfully acted as a trusted advisor to help a variety of non-profits (Churches, Schools, Food Pantries, Domestic Violence Shelters, Community Theaters and more) achieve their building and construction goals. I constantly provided a high quality deliverables and utilized my interpersonal skills to keep projects moving forward on time and on budget. In my time at this position I provided a variety of services that include but are not limited to the following:Project Feasibility AnalysisFacility Assessments - Performed over 30 of varying sizes and scopes - these included walking through a building to evaluate the building's current condition and put together an assessment of what needs to be done and a very preliminary per square foot cost . This could be useful when evaluating properties for purchase and during the visioning phase of a potential new project.Preliminary zoning and code analysis.Test fits and visualization to see what can be built on site to inform proforma development.Due Diligence and Pre-Development work including the procurement, coordination and review of Surveys and Environmental Reports (Phase 1's, Phase 2's, ACM and Lead Testing etc)Created preliminary project schedules/ timelinesCreated preliminary project development budgets and development budget comparisons for different construction scenarios Drew preliminary design concepts to confirm site constraints and basic building needs Procured and oversaw architectural/ design work Coordinated contractor procurement and compared bidsConstruction Administration (reviewing and advising on submittals, RFI's, and any other general issues)Post-Occupancy Operations and Maintenance Plans/ Budgets Show less

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  The Windsor Companies

  Jul 2020 - Sept 2022

  Director Of Architecture

  Responsible designing and overseeing the Architectural and Engineering components of Windsor Development projects. Will provide the preliminary vision and idealization for all new property acquisitions and oversees the technical development and implementation through construction.Feasibility Analysis and Due Diligence - Provided facility assessments, preliminary project budgets and schedules, preliminary zoning and code analysis sufficient to help determine if the company should purchase a property and to identify potential project road blocks prior to purchase. This includes procuring surveys and environmental reports where required.Projects preforming - Has provided all design services and submitted for building permit on 11 smaller interior fit out spaces and overseen all engineering required for those spaces. Worked with a variety of tenants to achieve the project vision. These spaces range from office tenants to a deli and a brewery.Projects managing - Has procured and managed other architectural firms on larger and more complicated projects. Works in-house with other members of the team to come up with a preliminary concept/ project vision and then hires outside architectural and engineering services to execute that vision. Has utilized this project approach on a 22 story high rise in downtown Dayton and on a 88 unit multifamily mid-rise prototype and multifamily housing developments with a variety of housing types. Show less

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  Core Spaces

  Sept 2022 - Feb 2024

  Director of Architecture (Build to Rent)

  Developed and managed architectural processes to ensure project efficiency and completionDefined, documented and managed corporate architectural standards, details and best practicesGuided site planning, zoning analysis . Assisted with financial modeling and proforma developmentManaged the 4 separate architectural teams on 12 projects to provide entitlements documents andconstruction documents. Collaborated with the construction team to ensure projects met financial goals.Ensured specifications were met, standards were adhered to, drawings were completed, and questions were answered on all 12 projects.Developed, designed and prototyped new ideas, innovations, initiatives and special projects. This includes designing 2 new amenity centers and 33 new single family home/ townhome prototypesCreated business plan to roll out AI Software to assist with building plan development and trained that AI on company standards. Loaded 12 house plans with all options into this platform. Show less

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  Discovery Partners Institute

  Jul 2024 - now

  Assistant Director of Innovation Hub (Real Estate)

  Provide analytical and technical real estate support for planning, evaluating the future operations of the DPI headquarters, ensures operations and capital improvements are aligned with DPI's priorities, represents DPI in meetings with the Capital Development Board and University of Illinois System Office of Capital Programs regarding construction and assist in the overall high level execution of asset-level strategies. Ensure the building is fully occupied, highly productive, generates income, and supportive of innovation.• Writes RFP’s and MOU’s in conjunction with the university procurement office and legal team• Coordinates various user and stakeholder needs with design and construction requirements• Creates internal budget and schedule documents and aligns them with broader university and project needs• Updates DPI staff and leadership on project status and forecasts• Solicits input from various teams across the university system to ensure project services are fully coordinated Show less

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  Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park

  Nov 2024 - now

  Assistant Director Design and Construction