Suzanne Dunn

Suzanne Dunn

Jr. Project Architect

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  • About me

    Assistant Director, Planning, Design & Construction at University of South Carolina

  • Education

    • University of Michigan

      1985 - 1987
      Bachelor of Science, with Honors Architecture
    • University of Michigan

      1987 - 1989
      Masters, with Honors Architecture
  • Experience

    • Mitchell Giurgola and Thorp

      Jan 1989 - Jan 1992
      Jr. Project Architect

      Worked in Sydney Australia for nearly 3 years as a junior project architect on projects of all sizes from a luxury multi million dollar custom home to a 25 story high rise hotel.

    • Hunt Construction Group

      May 1999 - May 2010

      New Atlanta Airport International Terminal; Project Manager overseeing coordination and installation of nearly 5 miles of in-line baggage conveyor system worth $55 million dollars and tie-in to the existing system worth $5 million dollars, while keeping the existing system functioning. Also responsible for $10 million dollar contract for the installation of the Elevators, Escalators & Moving Walks. Project was CM at Risk. New Indianapolis Midfield Terminal; 1.2 Million square foot greenfield International Terminal with 40 gates. I was responsible for the coordination and installation of nearly 3 miles of in-line baggage handling conveyor system. The conveyor system passed the TSA testing the first time. Also responsible for the elevators (23), escalators (10) and moving walks (10). Both systems were completed on time and on budget with no claims. Project was CM as Owner's Agent. Detroit Metro Airport Midfield Terminal; 2 million square foot greenfield International Terminal with 97 gates. Responsible for coordination of nearly 5 miles of baggage handling conveyor system with all the MEP trades. Completed on time and on budget with no claims. Also responsible for the pneumatic tubing system and concourse gate millwork. In charge of final close-out for over 50 trades and the first year warranty period for the whole building. Project was Hard Bid.

      • Project Manager

        Aug 2008 - May 2010
      • Senior Project Engineer

        Jun 2004 - Aug 2008
      • Systems Coordinator

        May 1999 - Jun 2004
    • Westwood College

      Aug 2010 - Mar 2011
      Adjunct Faculty

      Part time faculty position in the Construction Management Department teaching 100 and 200 level courses.

    • Georgia Department of Transportation

      Mar 2011 - Sept 2013
      Program Delivery Project Manager

      Project Manager in Program Delivery Department responsible for Scope, Schedule and Budget on $200 Million worth of bridge replacements, new roadways, road enhancements and Department of Transportation buildings. Oversee inhouse designers and design consultants, Environmental Documents per Federal requirements, Right of Way Acquisition, Utility Coordination and Construction.

    • Georgia State University

      Sept 2013 - Mar 2020
      Senior Project Manager, Facilities Design & Construction

      Graduate of the GSU Executive Leadership Academy for Women. Owners Rep on new $85M GSU Convocation Center, currently in SD phase. Design will be complete September 2020 with opening scheduled for Fall 2022. Recently completed a new 8,000 sq. ft. suite for the ROTC Department at the GSU Stadium. Completed three separate renovation projects encompassing six floors of a 10 story multi-use building on campus to: add 16 classrooms, and complete two floors of full MEP upgrades. Oversaw full LED retrofit of 1200 space parking structure. Completed 30,000 square foot multi-million dollar multi-phase renovation of existing facility on campus for the University Research Services Administration. Completed $82 million dollar, 200,000 square foot, seven story, new College of Law Building, opened Fall 2015. Other projects included a small renovation for the College of Education and a million dollar 4,000 square foot Collaborative University Research Visualization Environment facility for the Main Library with the latest technology including a 24 foot by 5 foot LCD video wall with touch capacity. Show less

    • University of South Carolina

      Mar 2020 - now
      Assistant Director, Planning, Design & Construction
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • OSHA 30 hour training in Construction Safety and Health

      OSHA
    • U.S. Customs Black Seal Security Clearance

      Able to qualify for
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Suzanne Dunn
      Executive Leadership Academy for Women Georgia State University Aug 2018 Currently enrolled in the GSU Executive Leadership Academy for Women, graduating in May 2019. The Academy is a professional development program for GSU's future female leaders to help them advance into senior leadership positions within the University. Enrollment is through a selective application process.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Co- Troop Leader & Service Unit Cookie Sales Manager

      Issued by Girl Scouts of the USA on Sept 2008
      Girl Scouts of the USAAssociated with Suzanne Dunn