Karen Chee
About Karen Chee
Karen Chee is a Project Manager at Telus Communications in Vancouver, British Columbia, with over 20 years of experience in project management and construction roles across Canada.
Current Role at Telus Communications
Karen Chee is currently serving as Operations Manager at Telus Communications, focusing on BC Commercial projects. Her responsibilities include overseeing project operations and ensuring alignment with company standards. Karen has been actively contributing to Telus since February 2019, bringing her extensive project management experience to the role.
Previous Experience at Pure Design
In 2018, Karen Chee worked as a Project Manager at Pure Design in Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland. During her three-month tenure, she was responsible for managing key design projects, ensuring they met client specifications and deadlines. This role added an international dimension to her project management career.
Professional Journey in Construction
Karen Chee has a robust background in construction project management. She worked with Etro Construction Limited in Burnaby, BC, as Construction Project Management for 8 months in 2017. Her tenure with Blt Construction Services Inc. in Toronto, Ontario, as Project Manager, spanned from 2016 to 2017, where she was responsible for project oversight and management.
Early Career and Transition from Legal Sector
Karen Chee started her career in the legal field, serving as a Junior Paralegal at Lawson Lundell Llp from 1997 to 2000 in Vancouver, BC. She then transitioned to A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. as a Legal and Leasing Assistant from 2000 to 2003. During her tenure at Smartcentres Reit, she moved from Construction Coordinator to Assistant Project Manager - Construction from 2003 to 2011, which marked her shift into project management roles.
Educational Background
Karen Chee studied Paralegal at Douglas College and later pursued studies in Engineering at the British Columbia Institute of Technology. This diverse educational background has equipped her with a unique blend of legal and technical expertise, facilitating her transition into project management and construction roles.