President Barack Obama
Main Library
St. Petersburg’s library renovation brings together light-filled reading areas, a children’s space, and public computer facilities.
A Biltmore Construction Co., Inc. project.
DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION · TAMPA BAY
An architectural
perspective.
A builder’s
mindset.
Hi, I’m Grace! I started in architectural design and now help bring projects to life through construction project management. I enjoy connecting the creative details with the practical work that makes a place come together.
Explore my workAssistant Project Manager
Biltmore ConstructionDesigner.
Army veteran.
Biltmore ConstructionDesigner.
Army veteran.
SELECTED WORK
Spaces with a purpose.
The library and Stetson renovations below highlight my experience in construction management. My earlier architectural design work follows.
President Barack Obama
Stetson University
College of Law Renovation
A campus renovation shown through its courtrooms, advocacy lounge, and distinctive architectural spaces.
A Biltmore Construction Co., Inc. project. Photography: RIMO PHOTO.
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
Selected work at Shumake Architecture
Keiser University
Student housing in West Palm Beach, with suites and shared residential amenities.
Beacon College
Residence hall projects in Leesburg supporting campus life and student community.
LifeStream Behavioral Center
A behavioral health campus with an Adult Crisis Stabilization Unit, residential treatment units and dining hall, plus outpatient exam rooms, clinical offices, and a pharmacy.
Architect of Record: Robert C. Shumake / Shumake Architecture. All project photos in this section courtesy of the Shumake Architecture website.
ABOUT ME
Curious by nature.
Creative at heart.
I’m Grace—a designer at heart and a construction professional with a curious streak.
I love figuring out how things work, hearing a different perspective, and asking, “What if we tried it this way?” Creativity is a big part of how I approach life, whether I’m thinking through a space, working through a project detail, or making something just because an idea caught my attention. A little humor helps, too.
My background is in architectural design, where I wore quite a few hats at Shumake Architecture. These days, one of those hats is a hard hat: I’m an Assistant Project Manager at Biltmore Construction. I enjoy getting to connect the design on paper with the people and work that bring it to life. There’s always something new to learn, because growth never ends.
I’m also a proud US Army veteran, where I was a medic (68W). At home, I’m married to my love and best friend, and together we have a rescue dog named Roger, who is certainly more popular than us with his thousands of followers on social media. For fun, I love creative pursuits, but there are usually more creative ideas than hours in the day, so I'm always working on something new. I take my work seriously, but in life, I like leaving room for curiosity, a good laugh, and the occasional creative detour.
MS, Construction ManagementFlorida International University · 2022 · GPA 3.91
BS, Architectural StudiesFlorida A&M University · 2008
HOW I CONTRIBUTE
From drawings to delivery.
Technical understanding, practical coordination, and clear communication throughout a project.
Keeping teams connected
Trade and field coordination, construction meetings, owner reporting, and follow-through on outstanding items.
Working through the details
Scopes and subcontract agreements, RFIs, submittals, change orders, drawing reviews, and closeout documents.
Preparing the next step
Baseline schedules, monthly updates, weekly lookaheads, permit tracking, bidding, and pricing coordination.
Seeing the whole space
Conceptual design, space planning, construction drawings, specifications, rendering, and visual communication.
Tools in my experience
Photoshop · Lightroom · Acrobat · Firefly · Illustrator · InDesign · Inkscape · SketchUp · Canva · Microsoft Project · Excel · Bluebeam · Procore · eBuilder / Trimble Unity Construct · 3D printing · AutoCAD · Revit · Enscape
BEYOND THE JOBSITE
A creative thread
runs through it all.
My interests extend into graphics, digital design, 2D printing, and designing and making custom T-shirts—plus the small projects that make everyday life more personal.
Source Design Studio
A home for my creative interests in design and visual communication.
Hard Hat Heroine
An apparel idea inspired by construction. Currently on hold, still part of my creative story.
Life with Roger
My rescue dog Roger is part of life beyond work—and a subject of my social media creativity.
Instagram · @rogerthebullyrescue
Facebook · Roger the Rescue
TikTok · @rogertherescue
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