Karen Vasquez
Director of Risk Management & Permitting

Karen Vasquez is Seawood Builders’ Director of Risk Management & Permitting. Ms. Vasquez oversees all aspects of safety, health, and risk management for the company and its vertically integrated affiliates. She manages subcontractor and internal insurance programs, coordinates Wrap-Up (CCIP) enrollments, conducts SDI/Compass reviews, and ensures that all required reporting is accurate and timely.

Karen also leads the full range of permitting—specializing in building and vertical permits while bringing extensive experience with engineering, demolition, traffic, and state-level approvals, including the South Florida Water Management District and FDOT. Her responsibilities extend to companywide compliance and licensing, including oversight of Seawood’s qualifier, careful review of outbound contracts to confirm they are sent to and signed by the legally binding party, and thorough due diligence to keep Seawood in full compliance with city, county, and state regulations. She is currently working toward her OSHA 30 certification to further strengthen Seawood’s safety leadership.

Outside of work, Karen enjoys traveling and thrifting with her daughter Sara. She also finds creative fulfillment through hand embroidery, a quiet counterbalance to her fast-paced professional life..