Grace Wong

AIA, P.E., LEED AP BD+C

Senior Project Manager

Biography

Ms. Wong is a registered architect and civil engineer in the state of Washington with extensive expertise in the forensic assessment and repair design of existing structures. Her work encompasses building envelope failure analysis, roofing, cladding, and waterproofing repair design, as well as pre-purchase evaluations, feasibility studies, and energy code compliance consulting.

She brings a depth of experience in code research and analysis, damage documentation and assessment, and determining sources of water intrusion. Ms. Wong’s research on building enclosure performance issues has been published both nationally and internationally, earning her recognition and national awards for her contributions to the field.

Credentials

AIA
P.E.
LEED AP BD+C
Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Accredited Professional

Representative Consulting Assignments

Seattle City Hall Outdoor Plaza | Seattle, WA | Waterproofing replacement design
Seattle Children's Theater | Seattle, WA | Roof replacement design
Low Income Multifamily Housing Projects | Seattle, WA | Reclad and reroofing design
Encompass Snoqualmie | Snoqualmie, WA | New construction building enclosure commissioning
Leona Condominiums | Seattle, WA | Window and door replacement on a historical landmark

Professional Experience

2025 - Current | Senior Project Manager | YA Group
2017 - 2024 | Engineer + Architect | OAC Services, Inc.
2010 - 2016 | Associate III | Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.
2006 - 2007 | Architectural Staff | Callison

Area of Practice

Building Code Upgrade Review
Building Envelope
Condition Assessment
Historic Preservation
Litigation Support
Repair and Rehabilitation Design
Roofing
Sustainability

Publications and Presentations

March 2021 - Longevity of Structures and Functioning Building Enclosures - Live Presentation at Portland BEC monthly meeting
December 2019 - A Parka for Your Palace - WSCAI Journal
August 2019 - Historic Building Enclosure Performance Through the Lens of Forensic Investigations (Part 2) - IIBEC Interface
July 2019 - Historic Building Enclosure Performance Through the Lens of Forensic Investigations (Part 1) - IIBEC Interface
October 2017 - Moisture Analysis in Unconditioned Concrete - RCI Interface
October 2017 - Simplifying Moisture Measurement in Concrete - RCI Interface

Education

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign - Master of Science - Architecture - Urbana-Champaign - Illinois
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign - Master of Science - Civil Engineering - Urbana-Champaign - Illinois
University of Washington - Bachelor of Science - Architecture - Seattle - Washington
University of Washington - Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering - Seattle - Washington