Kathy Watson Email & Phone Number

Fairfax, VA

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Currently responsible for the effective management of over 1 million square feet of tenant construction improvements both nationally and internationally at over 70 locations. Recognized as a good steward of.
• Oversee all design and construction aspects of the Costar’s real estate portfolio. Acts as the owner representative and client main contact for all aspects of construction projects.
• Maintain corporate, building, and client/owner policies and procedures. Sustain high qualitative and quantitative standards of work performance.
• Tasked with conforming acquired companies and offices to corporate standards, i.e. branding.
• Conduct interviews and hire consultants and contractors to create team for each project.
• Initiate meetings, prepare agendas, develop and maintain master project budget and schedule milestones for each project phase to ensure overall project objectives are met, while keeping management apprised of progress.

Washington DC

• Provided overall architectural design services and project management for corporate commercial, non-profits, and various high-end residential renovations.
• Integral in maintaining positive communication with clients & consultants to ensure client needs are accomplished.
• Managed all members of the design team, such as, engineers, consultants, and vendors to keep project on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinated with contractors during Pre-Construction Services to manage schedule and project cost.
• Produced Schematic, Bid, Permit and Construction drawings.
• Responsible for producing Finish Concepts and specifying all FF&E.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Programmed, planned, and designed projects for major corporations, health institutions and professional service firms.
• Produced 100% construction documents using AutoCAD.
• Responsible for selecting all finishes and materials appropriate to the design.
• Lead contact for presenting design concepts to clients and end users.