Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Portfolio - Link
Internship
Awards
Flexibility
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Monika Mittal

Darien,CT

Summary

5-year Bachelor's in Architecture, AIA, NCARB Certified, and a LEED AP. 18+ years of architectural design experience. Project typology includes Corporate Offices, Retail, Mixed-use Multi-Family, Townhouses, Resorts, Restaurants, Luxury single-family homes, and some more commercial projects. 10+ years of project management experience from inception to completion, including feasibility study, SD, DD, CD, and CA, while ensuring Client satisfaction. Commitment to sustainable design, innovation, and enhancing architectural practice through CE, Collaboration, and Leadership.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Project Architect/ Manager

Leigh Overland Architects
Fairfield, CT
08.2023 - Current
  • Working on ICF and Sustainable projects that include Mixed-use/Multi-family, Retail complexes, and Corporate offices
  • Provide design Solutions along with code research
  • Independently manage projects in collaboration with clients, multidisciplinary teams, and the office principal while ensuring project goals are met efficiently
  • Develop and manage presentations/drawings/ specifications from SD to CD
  • Oversee project timelines and budgets, review submittals, respond to RFI's, and participate in all construction administration activities while achieving significant client satisfaction
  • Facilitates communication between multidisciplinary teams for smooth project execution
  • Delivered high-quality results through effective problem-solving and leadership
  • Dedicated time to completing ARE exams and achieving licensure as an architect

Senior Project Manager

Anthony Minichetti Architects
Greenwich, CT
09.2021 - 08.2023
  • Independently managed and assisted in designing multiple Luxury single-family homes in NY, NJ, and CT in collaboration with clients, multidisciplinary teams, and the office principal while ensuring project goals were met efficiently
  • Prepared and managed drawings/ specifications from the SD to CD phase, including code research and developing construction details
  • Oversaw project timelines and budgets, reviewed submittals, responded to RFI's
  • Facilitated communication between multidisciplinary teams for smooth project execution

Project Manager

Laura Kaehler Architect
Greenwich, CT
01.2018 - 08.2021
  • Provided design Solutions along with code research
  • Prepared and managed drawings/ specifications from SD to CD
  • Assisted in designing and managing from start to finish an Art gallery project, NYC townhouses, and multiple contemporary and modern homes in NY & CT
  • Collaborated with clients, multidisciplinary teams, and the office principal while ensuring project goals were met efficiently
  • Oversaw project timelines and budgets, reviewed submittals, responded to RFI's
  • Gained experience in interior design

Project Manager

Dodaro Architects
Old Greenwich, CT
01.2010 - 11.2017
  • Managed commercial projects and high-end multi-family and single-family residences
  • Independently managed projects in collaboration with clients, multidisciplinary teams, and the office principal
  • Key projects included a beach club, restaurant, beach concession restoration, luxury condominium, and multi-million-dollar homes

Senior Architectural Designer

Culpen and Woods Architects
Stamford, CT
03.2006 - 11.2009
  • Worked on large commercial projects including a resort in the Bahamas, corporate interiors, and multi-family/mixed-use developments
  • Enhanced ability to handle complex, large-scale commercial projects
  • Gained experience with IBC, ADA standards, and steel framing

Architectural Designer

Laurent T Dupont Architects
New Canaan, CT
02.2004 - 03.2006
  • Worked on luxury homes in New Canaan and Greenwich, CT
  • Developed detailed drawing sets and construction details
  • Learned about wood construction, detailing, IRC, and design concepts for single-family homes

Education

Bachelors in Architecture - Naab Accredited -

MITS
GWALIOR, India

Skills

  • Revit (proficient)
  • AutoCAD (Proficient)
  • SketchUp (Expert)
  • Bluebeam (Experienced)
  • Rhino (experienced)
  • MS Office (Proficient)
  • Air-table (Experienced)
  • Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop) (Experienced)
  • Project management (proficient)
  • Design Aptitude (Strong)
  • Leadership (Experienced)
  • Sustainable Design (Adept)
  • Code research (proficient)
  • Client Relations (Adept)
  • Construction Detailing (Proficient)
  • Site Analysis (proficient)
  • Mentoring (Experienced)
  • Freehand Sketching (Skilled)
  • Interior Designing (Experienced)
  • Team Collaboration (Proficient)
  • Scheduling (Skilled)
  • Budgeting (Experienced)
  • AIA contracts (Skilled)
  • Specifications (Experienced)

Portfolio - Link

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tzAyjUapRBiLs_s_ocb6jkoxzZIfagF_/view?usp=sharing

Internship

Opportunity to do 1-year Internship under Ar. B.V Doshi, India - Renowned Architect, Pritzker Award Winner who worked with Ar. Le Corbusier

Awards

  • Best Thesis award during B.Arch.
  • National-level winner in debate competitions during High school.

Flexibility

No work authorization needed | Flexible for any work-related travel.

Timeline

Senior Project Architect/ Manager

Leigh Overland Architects
08.2023 - Current

Senior Project Manager

Anthony Minichetti Architects
09.2021 - 08.2023

Project Manager

Laura Kaehler Architect
01.2018 - 08.2021

Project Manager

Dodaro Architects
01.2010 - 11.2017

Senior Architectural Designer

Culpen and Woods Architects
03.2006 - 11.2009

Architectural Designer

Laurent T Dupont Architects
02.2004 - 03.2006

Bachelors in Architecture - Naab Accredited -

MITS
Monika Mittal