scott.huish//November 19, 2021//
Senior project manager for David Evans and Associates (DEA) Inc.
With 27 years of experience in the industry, Suzanne Carey鈥檚 accomplishments and exceptional project delivery skills have been recognized within David Evans and Associates through her selection as a senior associate and officer of the firm.
She also was named a group leader and member of the Design Studio Leadership Team for DEA鈥檚 Land Development Business Unit, and selected as a project manager for some of the most significant transportation efforts in Oregon.
Among them, when Multnomah County chose DEA as its owner鈥檚 representative for the Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge project, the firm designated Carey as deputy project manager to help the county select the design team and contractors. With completion slated by 2029, the project is designed to strengthen the bridge to withstand seismic events and serve first responders.
鈥淲hen projects are in construction, Suzanne strives to create success for women and minority contractors through mentoring and on-the-job training on processes, forms and other project requirements when working on large public projects,鈥 said colleague Valerie Evans. 鈥淲hatever the 鈥榟urdle,鈥 Suzanne has the energy and vision to help people and teams achieve resolution and success.鈥
Carey鈥檚 volunteer work includes the Oregon Food Bank, Portland Parks & Recreation annual clean-ups and, most recently, at COVID-19 vaccination sites. She also volunteered at several senior centers, providing horticulture activities with residents. Project manager for the Sellwood Bridge Replacement Project, Carey brought that project into third-grade classrooms to introduce children to the world of design and engineering.