Elizabeth Down Epstein

About Elizabeth Down Epstein

As the Executive Director of Capital Construction / Facilities Management at Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS), I provided oversight for all project activities for a $400 million Local Sales Tax (ESPLOST) funded capital building program for the school district. With over 20 years of experience in design and construction, I have a wealth of expertise and knowledge to deliver quality and sustainable solutions for the educational facilities of the future.My core competencies include design development, construction project management, project planning, quality assurance, and accessibility for the mobility impaired. I hold several professional certifications, such as PMP, LEED AP, and CMQ/OE, that demonstrate my commitment to excellence and continuous improvement. My mission is to provide leadership and guidance for the design and construction teams, and to facilitate the growth of 21st century learning in our schools.

Experience

1. Partner, Principal

   Synergov, Llc

   Jul 2025 — Present · Beaufort County, SC, US

Education

• Yale University

  B.A., Architecture

• Georgia Institute of Technology

  Master's degree, Architecture

  1994 — 1997

• Georgia Institute of Technology

  Master of Architecture - MArch, Architecture

  1997

Skills

• Design Management
• Renovation
• Design Development
• Leed Ap
• Project Management
• Facilities Management
• Construction Management
• Green Building
• Construction Documents
• Architectural Design
• Environmental Design
• Project Planning
• Interior Design
• Sustainable Design
• Construction Project Management
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (Leed)
• Space-Planning
• Cad
• Strategic Planning
• Leed
• Architecture
• Space Planning
• Design Research
• Construction
• Submittals
• Contract Management
• Architecture for Education
• Sustainability