News: Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: July 21, 2023
Riley-Marini joins DJSA Architecture PC as assistant project manager
Quincy, MA DJSA Architecture PC, a full-service architectural firm specializing in commercial and corporate design, has hired Deven Riley-Marini as an assistant project manager.
In this role, Riley-Marini assists with developing programming and design concepts, produces documents for all phases of design, documents existing field conditions, and communicates and coordinates with the client, members of the design team, and project consultants. She also participates in construction administration services including site visits and project meetings, and manages questions and issues that arise throughout construction.
Previously, Riley-Marini was a project manager and designer for Choo & Company, Inc.
Riley-Marini earned a bachelor of arts degree in architecture at UMass Amherst.
She is an avid reader and enjoys hiking, camping, or skiing in her free time.
“Deven has a great combination of design and technical skills, industry experience, and interpersonal skills,” said Dennis Swart, president of DJSA Architecture PC. “We’re very excited to have her as part of our team!”
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