Merve Akgun Dogan
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Practical and detail-oriented architectural professional with hands-on experience in millwork design, site coordination, and construction processes. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with contractors across multiple job sites, especially in residential and commercial renovations. Strong background in material take-offs, quantity estimating, and interpreting architectural drawings. Known for delivering projects on time and within budget, with excellent organizational and communication skills. Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Bluebeam, and Cabinet Vision; eager to learn new tools like Procore to further enhance project coordination and estimation capabilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Designer / Estimator / Project Manager
Hepha Design Studio
Toronto, ON, Canada
03.2023 - Current
- Lead design and project management for residential high-rise and low-rise renovation projects, from initial planning through completion
- Prepare detailed cost estimates and budgets for renovation projects, ensuring accurate pricing of materials and labor
- Coordinate with clients, contractors, and suppliers to manage project schedules and deliverables
- Oversee on-site work to ensure quality and compliance with design specifications and building codes
Designer
New Image Kitchens Inc.
Toronto, ON, Canada
07.2021 - 03.2023
- Coordinated high-rise and low-rise millwork projects from concept through installation, contributing to both design development and budgeting
- Prepared tender bids and continuously updated project cost estimates to align with design changes and client requirements
- Designed detailed millwork drawings, including elevations, sections, and 3D renderings, along with material boards for client presentations
- Collaborated with the production team to develop shop drawings and cut lists for manufacturing, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in fabrication
Architect
İGA Istanbul New Airport (Grand Airport Project)
Istanbul, Turkey
09.2017 - 12.2020
- Produced as-built drawings and performed on-site verifications to update construction documentation for the new airport terminal
- Estimated material quantities and managed material take-offs, coordinating with procurement to ensure timely availability of construction materials
- Utilized BIM technology (Revit) to organize and control project information, facilitating coordination between architecture, engineering, and construction teams
- Assisted in planning and scheduling construction activities, distributing work plans to subcontractors and monitoring progress on site
- Coordinated with manufacturing teams and tracked shipments of prefabricated components, ensuring on-time delivery and proper installation
- Oversaw quality assurance for various finishing works (flooring, carpentry, wall cladding, facade systems), verifying that all work met project standards and client requirements
- Managed coordination and installation of façade systems, including Schüco curtain wall, Kingspan insulated panels, and composite cladding systems
- Collaborated in regular team meetings to resolve technical issues and maintain alignment between design intent and on-site execution
Education
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
Gaziantep University
06.2017
Skills
- AutoCAD
- SketchUp
- Bluebeam
- Cabinet Vision
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe Photoshop
- Revit
- Quantity Take-offs
- Material Cost Estimation
- Budgeting
- Construction Documentation
- Site Supervision
- Trade Coordination
- Change Order Documentation
- Millwork Detailing
- Blueprint Reading
- Time Management
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Multitasking
Timeline
Designer / Estimator / Project Manager
Hepha Design Studio
03.2023 - Current
Designer
New Image Kitchens Inc.
07.2021 - 03.2023
Architect
İGA Istanbul New Airport (Grand Airport Project)
09.2017 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
Gaziantep University