Shea Dokter
Nunica,MI
Summary
Results-driven leader with expertise in all facets of project planning, construction management, interior design, and technical drawing reviews. Adept at developing and maintaining successful vendor relationships, communicating with clients to ensure satisfaction, managing costs, and leading construction teams and projects.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Project Engineer
Westwind Construction
Grand Haven, MI
08.2023 - Current
- Conducts full review of zoning ordinances and ensures the architectural requirements are met before plan review meetings.
- Reviews Civil Engineer check set prior to submission to outside agencies
- Reviews Architectural drawings for accuracy before sending out to bid.
- Attends various municipal meetings to discuss preliminary plans, building variances, site plan approval, etc
- Prepare and submit permit applications to appropriate agencies.
- Works with the Project Manager to draft and implement construction schedules
- Assists in preparing project budgets and cost estimates for Commercial retail spaces, with constructions budgets of 1M+
- Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
Designer, Project Manager
ABI Real Estate Group
Chicago, IL
09.2019 - 08.2023
- Undertook design projects from concept to completion for residential homes in the Chicago based market.
- Defined project requirements, schedule and budget
- Outlined design objectives
- Developed design concepts, mood boards, and space plans based on client preference and project parameters.
- Attended weekly Zoom meetings to discuss budget, direction and progress
CEO, Lead Designer
Designing Detroit Inc
Detroit, MI
03.2019 - 07.2022
- Full-service design and renovation firm, serving local, national, and international clients, specializing in residential and commercial spaces in alignment with customer needs and market trends.
- Seamless project planning and execution managed 6-figure budgets while ensuring compliance with all timelines,budgets, quality objectives, and client expectations while maintaining a less than 3% change order rate.
Operations Manager
Motown Property Group
Detroit, MI
05.2017 - 12.2019
- Delivered cross-functional leadership across the full-service real estate investment firm while overseeing and training a team of 20.
- Created and led seamless design plans from conceptual ideas to successful completion.
- Piloted process improvement and change management, identifying areas of improvement to ensure compliance within project timelines.
- Conducted market research to identify new projects, led contract negotiation, deal analysis, and overall project management.
Skills
- Proficient at reading Architectural and Civil blueprints
- Microsoft office suite
- CRM Systems
- AutoCad
- Momentum (custom Construction management software for generating contracts, developing bid scopes and vendor quotes)
Timeline
Commercial Project Engineer
Westwind Construction
08.2023 - Current
Designer, Project Manager
ABI Real Estate Group
09.2019 - 08.2023
CEO, Lead Designer
Designing Detroit Inc
03.2019 - 07.2022
Operations Manager
Motown Property Group
05.2017 - 12.2019
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