Areej Sabzwari
Kendall Park,NJ
Summary
Seasoned Project Manager with 12 years of experience including overseeing K–12 capital improvement projects in addition to working on the design end of healthcare and commercial projects from inception to completion. Expertise in managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating consultants, ensuring timely project delivery within budget while addressing construction challenges and fostering long-term client relationships.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
KSQ Design
New York, NY
02.2023 - Current
- Lead multiple K-12 capital improvement projects from design through construction for school districts including North Rockland and Nanuet.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams of architects and engineers to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
Oversee construction administration, including RFIs, submittals, field observations, punch lists, and project closeout. - Manage time-sensitive summer renovation projects requiring detailed planning and coordination to meet school occupancy deadlines.
- Facilitated project meetings and presented design solutions to clients, consultants, and construction teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment on project goals.
- Resolved complex field conditions and construction issues while maintaining project quality and design intent.
- Review contractor requests, change documentation, and technical submittals to ensure compliance with contract documents.
- Mentor junior staff and coordinate internal project teams to improve project delivery and communication.
Architectural Designer III
NK Architects
New York, New York
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Executed schematic design through construction documents for 4,000 square foot women and infants clinic at New York Presbyterian.
- Contributed to programming phase and test fits for 55,000 square foot renovation of NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service.
Technical Designer
Switzer
New York, New York
10.2020 - 05.2022
- Technical designer role for a 140,000 SF higher education project from programming through construction administration. Completion Fall 2022.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to refine design concepts and solutions to ensure satisfation of design and drawings on 422 Fulton Street (St. Francis new college campus).
Job Captain
Gensler
New York, New York
12.2018 - 03.2020
- Coordinated comprehensive project documentation and communication across design teams for seamless collaboration.
- Participated in full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape, and civil consultants.
- Produced contract documents in Revit Architecture for base building and repositioning projects in NYC.
Architectural Associate
Flad Architects
New York, New York
07.2013 - 04.2018
- Produced detailed contract documents in Revit from schematic design to construction documentation for research and development laboratory projects.
- Assisted in reviewing submittals and RFIs during construction administration process.
- Participated in site visits to monitor project progress and address issues promptly.
Education
Master of City & Regional Planning -
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05-2013
Bachelor of Architecture -
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ05-2011
Skills
- Project management
- Budget oversight
- Construction documentation
- Design coordination
- Revit
- AutoCAD
- Bluebeam Revu
- Newforma
- ProjectSight
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Microsoft Office
- Client relations
Certification
- Assoc. AIA
- LEED AP BD + C
Timeline
Project Manager
KSQ Design
02.2023 - Current
Architectural Designer III
NK Architects
05.2022 - 12.2022
Technical Designer
Switzer
10.2020 - 05.2022
Job Captain
Gensler
12.2018 - 03.2020
Architectural Associate
Flad Architects
07.2013 - 04.2018
Master of City & Regional Planning -
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Architecture -
New Jersey Institute of Technology