Karen Doughty

About Karen Doughty

I am a construction-focused Project and Operations Manager with 10 years of experience leading complex commercial projects across solar and specialty building divisions. I specialize in driving operational structure, revenue growth, and margin performance within high-volume construction environments.In my current role within the door department of a national self-storage builder, I manage all door-related projects from pre-coordination through closeout while contributing to the operational build-out of the division itself. Over the past three years, I have played a key role in scaling the department’s revenue—contributing to a significant increase in annual income through improved project execution, vendor alignment, and cost control.Beyond managing projects, I built and standardized internal systems that improved scheduling accuracy, strengthened financial tracking, and reduced execution errors. By implementing structured workflows and accountability measures, I helped improve project efficiency and protect gross margins across multiple concurrent builds.My background includes:• Full project lifecycle management across regional and international teams• Financial oversight including budgeting, A/R, A/P coordination, and cost tracking• Operational system development and workflow standardization• Revenue growth support through improved execution and vendor management• Senior-level team leadership and client relationship management• CRM and workflow platforms including Salesforce, Monday.com, Basecamp, DocuSign, and AdobePreviously, I spent seven years managing solar projects, leading multi-site installations from pre-construction through completion while maintaining safety compliance, schedule integrity, and financial performance.I thrive in environments where structure drives profitability. My strength lies not only in delivering projects on time, but in building the operational foundation that allows divisions to scale successfully.Organizations seeking operational leadership, revenue awareness, and disciplined project execution will find that I bring both strategic thinking and hands-on accountability.

Experience

1. Project Manager

   Makorabco

   Feb 2023 — Present · Carlsbad, CA, US

   Contributed to significant revenue growth within the door department over a three-year period by improving execution consistency and vendor coordination.Built and implemented standardized project workflows, improving scheduling accuracy and reducing operational errors.Strengthened cost tracking and procurement processes to protect and improve gross margins.Oversaw multiple concurrent projects while maintaining budget adherence and contract compliance.Partnered with leadership to structure scalable operational systems as the division expanded.

Education

• California State University, Fresno

  Construction Management

Skills

• New Business Development
• Business Strategy
• Office Management
• Account Management
• Sustainable Energy
• Strategic Planning
• Administrative Assistants
• Cleantech
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Energy Efficiency
• Business Development
• Wind
• Lighting
• Photovoltaics
• Marketing Strategy
• Problem Solving
• Solar Pv
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Energy
• Customer Service
• Solar Energy
• Alternative Energy
• Renewable Energy
• Sales Management
• Event Management
• Quickbooks
• Sustainability
• Energy Audits
• Project Management
• Energy Management
• Management
• Contract Management
• Energy Conservation
• Contractors
• Solar Thermal