Dawn Edwards

 

Professional Expertise 

Dawn is a Senior Project Manager at Savills with more than 20 years of experience delivering complex workplace projects across corporate portfolios. She has a strong track record of executing capital projects, tenant improvements, and multi-site programs, aligning stakeholders while managing budgets and mitigating risk to ensure successful outcomes.

Her experience spans corporate, hospitality, healthcare, and manufacturing environments, providing a broad perspective on operational needs and workplace strategy. She has led enterprise MAC programs, large-scale buildouts, and portfolio optimization initiatives for organizations including Medtronic and Protolabs.

Dawn brings deep expertise in vendor management, construction coordination, and space planning, supported by a strong foundation in design and technical tools. She is known for leading projects in high-visibility environments, balancing cost, schedule, and operational impact while maintaining clear communication with executive leadership and key stakeholders.



Awards, Achievements and Activities

Dawn was featured in American Builder’s Quarterly in 2020 in recognition of her project leadership and industry contributions. She also serves as an Interior Design Consultant for Dunwoody College of Technology, where she is a guest judge for interior design students, supporting the development of emerging professionals in the field.

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Location

Minneapolis

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Education

  • North Dakota State University, Bachelor of Science, Facilities Planning & Management

Specialties

  • Capital project management
  • Tenant improvements
  • Multi-site program management
  • Enterprise MAC programs
  • Large-scale buildouts
  • Portfolio optimization
  • Vendor management
  • Construction coordination
  • Space planning
  • Budget management and cost control
  • Stakeholder alignment and communication
  • Risk mitigation

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