Ananya Kapoor

Architectural Designer

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San Francisco, San Francisco CountyMember since August 7, 2023

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Experienced professional with a proven track record in architectural project management, specializing in commercial construction. Adept at leading the creation of comprehensive construction drawings, securing regulatory approvals, and facilitating effective communication among stakeholders and contractors. Skillful in overseeing project execution, from scheduling and bidding processes to managing technical inquiries and discrepancies.

Strong leadership and collaboration abilities evident in successfully coordinating diverse teams and delivering high-quality outcomes. Proficient in producing detailed planning documentation and maintaining seamless coordination with internal and external partners throughout all project phases.

Experience

Led the preparation of detailed construction drawings (CD sets), encompassing layout plans, elevations, and sections, essential for building and zoning permit packages. Successfully secured approvals from county authorities, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Spearheaded the compilation and organization of project updates, diligently incorporating schedules and pertinent details for effective communication with stakeholders and general contractors.
Demonstrated strong construction administration skills, ensuring the successful execution of high-quality Commercial projects by meticulously coordinating construction contracts and bidding processes.
Skillfully facilitated the scheduling of new construction and renovation projects, as well as orchestrated meetings between various departments and project stakeholders.
Proficiently monitored and managed Request for Information (RFI) processes, architect and consultant’s response time, and potential schedule impacts.
Effectively collected and analyzed data during site visits, translating findings into actionable information, such as surveys, site configuration sheets, and building plans for construction documentation.
Served as the primary point of contact for office-wide technical inquiries and discrepancies, diligently assessing risks and their potential impacts to provide informed recommendations to project stakeholders.
Proficient in providing exceptional leadership and management to diverse teams, including clients, building officers, site managers, builders, contractors, sub-contractors, suppliers, civil/structural engineers, and architects.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, evident in articulating project updates through various mediums like email and reports, fostering strong collaboration with all parties throughout the project lifecycle.
Specialized in producing planning documentation for project upliftment, involving meticulous architectural and planning analysis encompassing area, height, street sighting, and historical considerations. Proficient in developing comprehensive project scopes through extensive reviews of due diligence, site surveys, tenant and sign criteria, merchandise requirements, and adherence to relevant codes and ordinances, ensuring efficient project design, cost, and scheduling.
Proven ability to maintain ongoing coordination with diverse teams (Construction, Procurement, Project Estimating, Workflow, Budget, and Accounting) at every project stage. Excellent oversight and coordination of external consultants, such as survey teams, permit expediters, engineers, and third-party inspectors, to ensure precise project documentation for review, permitting, and bidding processes.