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Grace Yu

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Director, Suffolk Design at Suffolk Construction
📍 San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Grace Yu is the Director of Suffolk Design at Suffolk Construction, where she specializes in design integration management. An AIA-certified architect with a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Southern California, she has extensive experience leading projects in the commercial, higher education, and residential sectors, focusing on creating collaborative, high-performing teams.

Outside of her primary role, Grace is deeply committed to industry leadership and mentorship. She serves as the Co-Chair for the ULI San Francisco Young Leaders Group Steering Committee, where she is passionate about shaping programming and building community for young professionals in real estate. She is also an active speaker at industry events.

She is a recipient of the Women in Architecture Recognition Award for demonstrating strong leadership skills.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Director, Suffolk Design
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
San Francisco Bay Area, United States
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Design Integration
Her core responsibility is the coordination of design with construction through all project phases to maximize client value and design excellence.
Young Professional Leadership
As Co-Chair of the ULI San Francisco Young Leaders Group, she is dedicated to growing leadership and building community among young real estate professionals.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Director, Suffolk Design
Suffolk Construction
4-2024 - 1-2026
Senior Design Manager
Suffolk Construction
8-2022 - 3-2024
Design Manager
Lendlease
9-2021 - 7-2022
Senior Associate | Architect
Perkins Eastman
7-2018 - 9-2021
Associate | Architect
Perkins Eastman
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Education
2010 - 2015
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)
University of Southern California
2003 - 2010
High School
Crystal Springs Uplands School
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