Maneka Kunder, LEED AP BD+C
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Over six years of architectural experience with collaborative projects, client communication and construction contract administration. Keen interest to be a part of a cross functional team that focuses on Green Architecture, Environmental Planning, and High Performance Buildings.
Education
New Jersey Institute of Technology M.S. in Urban Infrastructure Planning - 2009
Maharashtra Board P.G. Dip. Environmental Architecture - 2005
Mumbai University Bachelor of Architecture - 2003
Professional Accreditation / Affiliations
U.S. Green Building Council LEED Accredited Professional 2009 – Present
Technical Proficiencies
Revit, AutoCAD, EQuest
Sketch –up, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe In design
Work Experience
FreeSpanz – Mumbai, India Sep 2011 – Feb 2012
Project Manager – Green Buildings
• Perform/support the completion of LEED documentation, calculations and coordinate with consultants and the client. Facilitate LEED preliminary rating meetings. Review plans and specification at various stages throughout the design process. Track construction progress and review meeting minutes
• Effectively communicate LEED requirements to the design team, contractor, and client and track progress to certification goal through design and construction. Assist teams in incorporating LEED requirements into specifications and drawings. Conduct LEED meetings with design team, contractor and client.
Projects
HPCL White Oil Terminal Administration Building
HPCL LPG Terminal Administration Building
PDPL – LEED Core and Shell
RDLA/Ewing Cole – Philadelphia June 2008 – June 2010
Architectural Designer
• Participated at all phases of a variety of healthcare projects ranging from small scale renovation to new construction.
• Performed Consultation, design, production and construction administration including programming, design development, code research and interdisciplinary coordination.
Coordinated all green /LEED aspects of the projects
• Conducted review of construction design documents and provided comments before attending weekly meetings with the client and project team.Writing, layout, and preparation of proposals, project summary sheets, and marketing brochures
• Prepared design and construction criteria of final inspection and acceptance to ensure they pass LEED certification for environment regulations of the state. Prepared deficiency reports for non-compliance with LEED requirements.
Projects
Hershey Medical Center – Surgical Suite Expansion and Renovation.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia – Surgical Suite and Inpatient Renovation
Paoli Hospital
Ratan Batliboi Architects – Mumbai, India March 2004 – June 2006
Architect
• Developed schematic design and prepared documents for presentations. Developed preliminary Master Plans, worked on construction documentation from initial stage to completion
• Coordinated building systems through direct contact with Engineers and Contractors. Worked with senior staff to create dynamic and efficient presentations for interviews and marketing presentations.
Projects
Sethna House at Kanghar – 5000 sq ft Farm House built across cashew plantation
3Global Services
Hosmac India Pvt. Ltd. – Mumbai, India Dec 2002 –March 2004
Intern Architect
• Developed schematic design and prepared documents for presentations. Assisted in the coordination of plans and designs
• Conducted studies on space planning, structural analysis, design feasibility and other related architectural issues.
Projects
Godrej Hospital
Zulekha Hospital, Dubai
New Arch Design – Dubai June 2000
Intern Architect
• Developed schematic design and prepared documents for presentations. Assisted in the coordination of plans and designs for residential buildings.
Scholarships and Publications
Scholarship and Teaching Assistantship - N.J.I.T Jan 2008 – May 2008
Bus Rapid Transit manual for City of Newark, NJ – Member of Editorial Group, N.J.I.T – May 2008
“Solid waste management in Mumbai,” Paper presentation for I.E.A (February 2005) Presented to Institute of Environmental Architecture
“Air of Legacy” - Report on heritage conservation for Terragreen (May 2005), Tata Energy Resource, India (T.E.R.I).