Margarette Keesee
About Margarette Keesee
Margarette Keesee is a Senior Project Engineer at DPR Construction in Charlotte, North Carolina, where she has worked since 2022. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Vermont and has experience in project management and engineering roles across various construction firms.
Work at DPR Construction
Margarette Keesee has been employed at DPR Construction as a Senior Project Engineer since 2022. In this role, she is based in Charlotte, North Carolina, where she has contributed to various projects. Her responsibilities include overseeing project scopes and ensuring that engineering standards are met. Notably, she managed a $3.5 million drywall scope for the Atrium Health Carolinas Rehabilitation Facility, which is a five-story, 72-bed inpatient physical rehabilitation center.
Education and Expertise
Margarette Keesee earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Vermont, where she studied from 2014 to 2018. Her educational background provided her with a solid foundation in engineering principles. Additionally, she served as Co-President of the Society of Women Engineers at the University of Vermont, demonstrating her commitment to promoting diversity in the engineering field.
Professional Background
Prior to her current position at DPR Construction, Margarette Keesee worked at The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company. She held the role of Project Engineer from 2018 to 2021, followed by a position as Assistant Project Manager from 2021 to 2022. Her experience in these roles included managing project scopes and collaborating with various stakeholders in the Greater New York City Area. Earlier in her career, she completed an internship as an Office Engineering Intern at PC Construction Company in 2017.
Project Management Experience
Margarette Keesee has significant project management experience, overseeing various construction projects. She managed a $220,000 project for the Orlando Magic Aviation Lounge Space Renovation, which involved demolition, drywall, and specialty ceiling scopes. Additionally, she handled acoustical caulking and specialty scopes for a 41-story tenant office fit-out at the Duke Metro Tenant Improvement project in Charlotte, showcasing her ability to manage complex construction tasks.
Early Career and Internships
Margarette Keesee began her career with various internships and roles that contributed to her professional development. In 2017, she worked as an Office Engineering Intern at PC Construction Company for three months. She also served as an Engineering Peer Mentor Intern at the University of Vermont during the same period. Her early experiences included working as a Sales Associate at Gap Inc./Gap from 2016 to 2017, where she developed customer service skills.