1. Suzanne Graham, B.ES, B.Arch
20 Collahie St. Toronto M6J 1T7
647-234-5551
suzanne_graham@me.com
suzannegrahamforyou.viewbook.com
Summary of Qualifications
An exceptionally organized and extremely personable architect, my strength is my collaborative & diligent approach to
everything I do. A particular forte is managing the Client relationship. My skills include design, construction documents,
project management and contract administration. As Project Architect at Robertson Simons Architects Inc, my
responsibilities focused on the education sector and included:
• Conducting user groups and design meetings to determine functional, space and operational needs.
• Managing the consultant team through all phases of the projects as required; translating complex and diverse
requirements into built form.
• Overseeing contract administration throughout the construction & close-out period.
Education & Professional Affiliations
2008- BCIN (Building Code Identification Number)
2004- Retired Member, OAA
2002-2003 Member, OAA
1997 Bachelor of Architecture, University of Waterloo
1994 Bachelor of Environmental Studies, Pre-Architecture, University of Waterloo
In an effort to pursue design in many mediums, has also studied printmaking, cold form glass fabrication and sculpture at the
Ontario College of Art and Design and the Toronto School of Art respectively. Computer skills include Microsoft Office
Suite, Illustrator, In Design & AutoCAD. Currently upgrading Cad skills to Revit.
Employment
2013-Present Robertson Simmons Architects Inc., Project Architect – Institutional Projects
Responsibilities included:
• Preparation for and participation in stakeholder design meetings to determine functional, space
and operational needs analysis.
• Facility planning and final Client / Board presentations throughout the schematic and design
development phases.
• Managed all consultant coordination: Hazardous Materials, Geotechnical, Civil, Landscape,
Structural, Mechanical & Electrical.
• Managed contract document preparation (drawings & specifications) including drafting support as
required.
• Coordinated project specific detailing with suppliers.
• Material, colour & product selections.
• Oversaw tender period; prepared bid analysis & CCDC contracts.
• Contract administration throughout the construction period.
Select projects include:
• St. Marie of the Incarnation Catholic School, Bradford, ON; 44,300sf; $7M
• Monsignor Clair Renovation for Academic Programme & Services, Barrie, ON; 12,730sf; $2M
• Bishop Scalabrini Catholic School FDK Renovations, Mississauga, ON; 7,350sf; $680K
• St. Josephine Bakita Cathoilc School FDK Renovations, Mississauga, ON; 6,575sf; $1.1M
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2006-2013 Suzanne Graham FOR YOU, Principal – Residential Projects
Responsibilities included:
• Preparation for and participation in client design meetings to determine functional, space and
operational needs analysis including all schematic design presentation material.
• Preparation / drafting of all construction / permit documents

2. • Managed all consultant coordination: Structural & Mechanical
• Permit procurement for the owner including representation at committee of adjustment hearings.
• Material, colour & product selections as required.
• Oversaw tender period & contractor selection
• On-hand for construction issues as required by owner.
Select projects include:
• Glen Manor House Addition, Toronto, ON; 672sf; $300K
• Tompkins Mews Addition & Renovation, Toronto, ON; 200sf; $150K
• Fallingbrook Drive House, Toronto, ON; 3000sf; $850K
• Lake Huron Cottage, Inverhouron, ON; 1500sf; $400K
1996-2005 Diamond & Schmitt Architects Inc., Project Architect – Institutional Projects
Responsibilities included:
• Preparation for and participation in stakeholder design meetings to determine functional, space
and operational needs analysis.
• Facility planning and final Client / Board presentations throughout the schematic and design
development phases.
• Managed all consultant coordination: Code, Specifications, Structural, Mechanical & Electrical.
• Managed contract document preparation (drawings & specifications) including drafting support as
required.
• Coordinated project specific detailing with suppliers.
• Material, colour & product selections.
• Oversaw tender period; prepared bid analysis & CCDC contracts.
Select projects include:
• Taliesin House, Mustique; 22,000sf; $4M
• Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre (Art gallery component), Medicine Hat, AB; 115,000sf; $35M
• Dramatic Arts Building, University of Windsor, Windsor, ON; 33,500sf; $6.7M
Academic & Related Experience
• 1996, 1997, 1998: Teaching Assistant, 1A Studio, University of Waterloo
• 1993: Teaching Assistant, Medieval Iconography, University of Waterloo
Awards
• OAA Architectural Guild Medal for Outstanding Design in Thesis.
• Sweets Catalogue Design Winner, 3B Term
• Ontario Scholar
• OAC Art Award
References available upon Request