Cait Rogers
Denver,CO
Summary
Accomplished architect and strategic leader with 12+ years of experience in project management, budgeting, and safety. Demonstrated success in delivering innovative, safe, and client-centric solutions across diverse sectors. Expertise in workplace innovation and adept at leading projects that enhance remote and hybrid work environments. Excited to leverage extensive knowledge in real estate and workplace strategy to drive vision for inspiring, secure, and innovative workspaces.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Studio Director
OTJ Architects
10.2021 - 09.2024
- Spearheaded establishment of OTJ's new branch in San Diego, CA, successfully enhancing the firm's presence in local market and contributing to its expansion by completing over 20 projects, as measured by project completion rates, by strategically building and managing studio pipeline.
- Created budgets and architectural options for residential and commercial clients with a wide array of financial resources.
- Recruited, placed, and oversaw project staff for optimal project results.
- Presented project information and status updates to customers and fielded concerns.
- Created innovative solutions to architectural problems, enabling successful project completion.
- Analyzed existing structures to create plans for modifications and improvements.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to keep material costs within set budgets.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Senior Project Manager
Ware Malcomb
05.2017 - 10.2021
- Spearheaded development and coordination of 240,000 SF of new ground-up build to suit R+D and office space for Cubic Campus, fostering long-term client relationships and ensuring project delivery that exceeded developer, client, and contractor expectations.
- Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress, and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Monitored contracts and service level agreements to identify potential risks and implement mitigation actions to protect development process from unforeseen delays and costs.
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Developed and led multi-disciplinary team to redefine problems and reach solutions based on different perspectives.
- Provided outstanding service to clients through effective communication and prompt issue resolution to facilitate future business opportunities.
Designer
Fox Architects
03.2015 - 04.2017
- Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.
- Reviewed project requirements to plan workflows and evaluate client time and budget constraints.
- Used Adobe Creative Suite to edit images for use in marketing materials and website content.
- Analyzed user behavior and feedback to optimize design and user experience.
- Leveraged industry knowledge and emerging trends to build innovative messaging and bring design concepts to fruition.
ARCH II
Perkins+Will
08.2012 - 03.2015
- Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
- Communicated with vendors and contractors to incorporate input into project designs.
- Produced detailed drawings and specifications used by contractors and engineers to build projects.
ARCH II
Envision Design
08.2011 - 08.2012
Education
Bachelor of Architecture - Architecture
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (SLO)
San Luis Obispo, CA06.2011
Skills
- Microsoft Project
- Office Suite
- Adobe Suite
- Bluebeam
- Revit
- CAD
- Procore
- Project Planning & Management
- Budgeting & Cost Control
- Risk Management
- Staff Development
- Team building
- Relationship Building
Certification
- LEED AP Building Design + Construction - Green Business Certification Inc., 10/01/12, 10/01/25
- Architect - AIA, 08/01/15, 12/01/24
Timeline
Studio Director
OTJ Architects
10.2021 - 09.2024
Senior Project Manager
Ware Malcomb
05.2017 - 10.2021
Designer
Fox Architects
03.2015 - 04.2017
ARCH II
Perkins+Will
08.2012 - 03.2015
ARCH II
Envision Design
08.2011 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Architecture - Architecture
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (SLO)
- LEED AP Building Design + Construction - Green Business Certification Inc., 10/01/12, 10/01/25
- Architect - AIA, 08/01/15, 12/01/24
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