Northern Arizona University

Susan Thomas BA, BS

Visiting Lecturer

928.523.5013

susan.thomas@nau.edu

 

 

 

Areas of scholarly interest

 

Alternative Project delivery Systems

Future Construction Trends

Sustainable Building Trends

Education Innovation

 

Susan Thomas

Lecturer

I first hopped off a Greyhound bus at the depot here in the summer of 1974.

My first 15 years here were spent enjoying the Southwest canyons, rivers and mountains. I spent as much time as I possibly could, in between getting two degrees, biking, hiking and river running. 

The second fifteen years plus included, getting married, the birth of a beautiful baby girl, and settling in  to the pursuit of excellent Project Management. 

Aside from spending a year in Iran, four months in Switzerland, and three in Iceland, I’ve pretty much called Flagstaff my home.  I hope to be here at least another ten years.

I love the challenges and intricacies of the built environment, and get excited about any kind of building. I have been involved in the construction industry since 1979.

 

Education:

BFA Ceramics and Sculpture, Northern Arizona University

BS Construction Management , Northern Arizona University

Masters of Administration Degree in progress

 

Professional Experience:

Certified Residential Inspector – ICBO 1985-2004

Certified Light Commercial Combination Inspector – ICBO 1989-2004

 

Honors and Awards:

Association of Professional Energy Managers

1993-Energy manager of the Year Arizona

1993 Energy manager of the Year Institutional Category

 

Classes Taught:

CM 120 Introduction to the Built Environment

CM 222 Construction Graphics

CM 329 Construction Estimating