Richa Bansal
Glen Allen, VA 410-***-**** *********@*****.***,
https://www.linkedin.com/in/richa-bansal-6166707/
Results-driven Project Manager Client & Team Manager Dynamic Leader Passionate Building Designer – Community Planner Commercial - Residential Building Codes & ANSI regulations SUMMARY Project Manager (PM), Building Designer and Certified Commercial Plan Reviewer with 15+ years of experience in the private and public sectors. Specialized in building codes (IBC, IRC, VCC, ANSI), special inspection (SI) process, team leadership, and multi-million-dollar commercial/residential projects. Skilled in management, stakeholder coordination, directing all consultants and driving operational efficiency across planning, design, and construction phases. AREAS of EXPERTISE
Project Management (99% success rate)
Managed multiple large-scale projects (commercial & residential). Wrote and negotiated proposals
Time-Line Management – always met deadlines
Directed and coordinated (Remote 3+ years)
External & internal teams Coordinated with other departments (ie: Landscape/ Civil/ MEP/ Structural Engineers, Interiors, Art Dept., Attorney’s, Zoning, GIS, DOT, Fire Marshal’s, Accounting etc.. Educated architects, real estate & business owners on codes/ policies and the building permit process.
Conducted meetings w/ SI agency; Architects; Engineers; Contractors & Owners Operational Efficienc y (‘0’ complaints)
Promoted growth Developed, streamlined and implemented operational systems to enhance project delivery & efficiency
Tripled design fees and managed 10+ national clients simultaneously
(each project valued at $30+ million)
Building Code Expertise Expertise w/ Building Codes Certified Commercial Plan Reviewer (ex.: IBC, VCC, IRC, VRC, ANSI etc.) w/ majority Building Types Excelled in Educating A/E Community + Business owners on codes & permit policies Streamlined Special Inspection (SI) processes for multi-million-dollar commercial projects. Created unique designs Won 20+ design awards,
ex.: Finest in Family Living & Sales Marketing & NAHB Monument Awards Promoted growth for architectural firms, increased design fees & promoted sales for home builders
Got multiple Assisted Living projects approved –
Excelled dealing w/ demanding Architectural Review Boards TND - Created architectural guidelines & designed spaces/ building for a 600 acre walkable traditional neighborhood design (TND) - test fits/ feasibility studies WORK EXPERIENCE
01/2018 – 01/2025 Permits Architect - Special Inspection Manager City of Richmond, VA
& Plan Reviewer
11/2017 – 01/2018 Project Manager - Tenant fit / RFP/ Pricing CBRE, Richmond, VA 05/2013 – 02/2016 Commercial Plan Reviewer Prince William County, VA 01/2009 – Present Building/Accessibility Code & Bldg. Design, Consultant, Virginia 01/2008 – 12/2008 Lead Designer + Client & Consultant Manager Mosley Architects (was BeeryRio Architects), Fairfax, VA
01/2007 – 01/2008 Senior Designer Pinnacle Design, Fairfax, VA 08/2005 – 08/2006 Project Manager / Sr. Designer / Supervisor Lessard Group, Vienna, VA PROJECT LIST
HOSPITALITY/ HEALTHCARE, 40+ projects nationwide CAPITAL PROJECTS – STATE/ FEDERAL
* 15 to 25 unit, Special needs buildings * Testing/Storage Facility of weapons/ tanks
* 50 to 200 unit independent/ assisted living buildings * Public School; Courthouses; Offices; libraries
($30+ million construction Cost) * Police Stations; Fire Stations
* Hospitals; Clinics & Doctors Offices * Museums: Review Specifications & C.D.'s EDUCATIONAL BUILDINGS RESIDENTIAL, Countless Projects Nationwide
* K-12 school ($25+ million construction cost) * SFH; TH; Two over Two; Condos & Military housing COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS COMMUNITY PLANNING
* Office buildings * Community Planning: 600 acre Traditional Neighbor-
* Community Centers hood Development in Stafford, VA
* Apartments * Habitat for Humanity: updated portfolio - Universal
* Universities Earthcraft
* Restaurants / Cafe / Bars etc. * ARC member - new construction (architectural review
* Hotels/ Motels committee) for a golf course community w/1400 lots
* Industrial - Manufactural buildings
EDUCATION
NY Institute of Technology Bachelor of Architecture Old Westbury, NY Hunter College Pre – Engineering New York
SKILLS
Project Management Building Codes (IBC, IRC, VCC, ANSI) Special Inspection Processes - SME Excellent Verbal & Writing skills. Fluent in english Proficient in software like Softplan CAD, Tidemark, EnerGov, BlueBeam Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Photoshop, Revit, SketchUp Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) Self-motivated
Organized Problem solver
Great interpersonal skills Leader
Team collaboration Mentor
Subcontract Administration Negotiation - writing proposals/ contracts Accounting - Price Analysis Time Management
Conducting meetings Communication