Susan Byram joined the Plaza Companies team in 2011, and brings to the table more than a decade of project management and construction experience. Her many responsibilities with the with the firm include, but are not limited to, managing commercial developments and tenant improvements, preparing Requests for Proposals, drafting and administering consulting agreements and AIA construction contracts, participating in onsite client meetings, working with municipalities to expedite reviews and streamline the permitting process, maintaining budget, cost control and schedule for each project, and initiating and maintaining dry utility design and installation for all projects. Ms. Byram is also instrumental in maintaining Plaza Companies’ critical day to day construction administrative functions, including reviewing and tracking invoices from architects, consultants and other key figures, evaluating contractors’ applications for payment and preparing monthly project reports in an e ort to highlight progress and help pinpoint outstanding issues.

Prior to signing on with Plaza Companies, Ms. Byram worked for the Phoenix-based D & J Wolf Development, Inc., and more recently, T.L. Steimel & Associates, Inc., where career highlights included working alongside Mr. Steimel in the construction of the Paradise Valley Medical O ce Building, Anthem’s Venture Court Professional Plaza and Oro Valley’s Splendido at Rancho Vistoso Continuing Care Retirement Community and Plaza Town Center. Ms. Byram earned a Masters in Real Estate Development from Arizona State University, in addition to a Bachelor of Science in Business Management with a communications minor, also from Arizona State. She is a LEED Accredited Professional and Qualifying Party for Class B 1 General Commercial Contractor License.