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Julia Stewart
Project Management | Operations | Art Consultant
Julia Stewart is an accomplished and dedicated Project Manager with a wealth of experience in managing intricate projects within both the construction and art sectors. Over the years, Julia has developed a robust skill set that enables her to deliver projects efficiently while adhering to tight timelines and budget constraints. Her expertise lies in overseeing projects from inception to completion, ensuring they meet all outlined requirements. Julia excels at creating and managing detailed project plans, monitoring milestones, addressing potential project issues proactively, and implementing effective mitigation strategies. Her commitment to excellence is matched by her financial management capabilities, which include budgeting, processing contracts, handling invoices, and managing change orders with meticulous attention to detail.
Julia's passion for the arts reflects in her work, particularly in her successful management of public art projects, community engagement activities, and fundraising events. She is well-versed in facilitating collaboration amongst diverse stakeholders, ensuring open lines of communication, and fostering positive relationships throughout every phase of a project. Julia believes in leveraging her project management and art expertise to develop innovative and comprehensive solutions that contribute to the cultural landscape and enhance community engagement.
In terms of education, Julia holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Studies with an emphasis on Planning the Urban Environment from San Francisco State University. This educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in urban development principles, which she applies to her projects within the ever-evolving context of city environments.
Her professional journey is marked by significant roles, demonstrating her versatility and dedication. Julia has served as the Co-Chair on the Board of Trustees for the Society for the Encouragement of Contemporary Art (SECA) at the esteemed San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), where she contributed to the promotion of contemporary art and fostered community engagement within the arts. Additionally, her experience as a Project Manager spans notable organizations such as citizenM hotels and Made Renovation, where she honed her skills in project delivery within the hospitality and renovation sectors.
Earlier in her career, Julia worked as an Assistant Construction Project Manager at prominent firms such as synerBuild and WeWork, where she gained invaluable hands-on experience in construction management. She also enriched her expertise as an Account Coordinator at MG West and was involved in construction administration at Perkins+Will, contributing her organizational skills to streamline operations effectively. Her role as a Project Coordinator at Build Group, Inc. further solidified her project management capabilities, while her time as a Development Operations Assistant at the California Academy of Sciences highlighted her dedication to environmental education and awareness initiatives. Julia Stewart is not just a Project Manager; she is a catalyst for change in both the construction and art sectors. Her unique blend of project management skills, financial oversight expertise, and profound passion for art and culture positions her as a leading figure for innovative projects that bridge community engagement with artistic expression.
