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Monica Piz

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I’m Monica Piz, a design leader with 20+ years of experience shaping global workplace strategy, architecture, and interior design.

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I’m Monica Piz, a design leader with 20+ years of experience shaping global workplace strategy, architecture, and interior design. I partner with cross-regional teams to create high-performance spaces that reflect brand identity and support business goals.

I excel at leading diverse teams through complex renovations, occupancy planning, budgeting, and change management, always focused on elevating employee experience and operational excellence.

  • 27 years' experience
  • Joined April 2026

Languages

  • EnglishAdvanced
  • Spanish; CastilianAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Professional Services
  • Media & Entertainment

Work experience· 5 roles

Global Design Manager RID, LEED AP · NI (now a part of Emerson)Aug 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

Lead Real Estate Design Management and Design Construction for global office locations (Austin, Americas, AMEA & APAC); oversee owner buildings and tenant lease projects; manage occupancy planning, programming, space utilization, and change management; collaborate with contractors, consultants, and Architects/Engineers on office renovations; develop operational and capital budgets; negotiate contracts; ensure compliance with industry and accessibility codes; supervise facilities design team and coordinate with Marketing to maintain brand standards; produce construction documents and manage the design process to completion; liaison with Real Estate, Acquisitions, Facilities Managers, and C-suite.

Senior Associate, RID, LEED AP · Abel Design GroupMar 2012 – Aug 2024 · 12 yrs 6 mos

Lead project management and collaboration between architecture and interior design teams; coordinate with brokers, landlords, clients, contractors, and consultants to align goals and streamline delivery; drive business development, create service agreements, and respond to RFPs; manage projects, budgets, staffing, and mentor team to ensure success.

Interior Designer, RID LEED+CI AP · STG DesignJun 2003 – Apr 2012 · 8 yrs 11 mos

Oversee interior design and renovation projects for multiple regional office locations; manage occupancy planning, programming, and space utilization; coordinate with contractors, consultants, and engineers; develop operational budgets and assist with contract negotiations; ensure compliance with building and accessibility codes; lead design team and collaborate with branding and marketing to maintain corporate image.

3D/International Interior Designer · Independent / 3D InternationalFeb 2001 – May 2003 · 2 yrs 4 mos
Interior Design Intern · Graeber, Simmons & CowanSep 1999 – Jan 2001 · 1 yr 5 mos

Education

Bachelor of Arts – Interior Environmental Design · University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas1994 – 1999
Marketing & Communications in Moda · Instituto Europeo di Design, Barcelona (Barcelona/Madrid), Spain1998 – 1999

Certifications and awards

TBAE License #101622030 – 2026
LEED Accredited CI+AP2030 – 2026

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