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Janaki Patel

Janaki Patel

New York, NY, US

 
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Employment 

Fitwel Center for Active Design, New York, NY, US, Standard Development Fellow

Project - Fitwel v3 Release

Analyzed existing operations to identify areas for process improvement and developed strategic initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness and platform efficiency for the v3 release of the Fitwel certification system.
Researched best practices and industry standards for green building design, technologies, materials, and construction practices. Conducted research to identify trends in real estate development and create strategies for building health improvement.

Aug 2023 - current
 

Rockefeller Group, New York, NY, US, Northeast Development Intern

Project - 16 Dupont St., Greenpoint Landing E1, Brooklyn NY 11222

Developed a comprehensive understanding of engineering, procurement and construction project management principles. Analyzed blueprints, specifications, proposals and other construction documentation to determine project requirements. Prepared detailed reports on the progress of MEP construction activities and design coordination for senior management review.
Created architectural designs and detailed plans based on client requirements using hand-drawing techniques and computer-aided design programs.

May 2023 - Aug 2023
 

Rockefeller Group, Morristown, NJ, US, Design and Construction Intern

Project - Eastampton Logistics Center, 2575 Route 206, Eastampton NJ 08060.

Developed an understanding of construction management practices, including project scheduling, controls, due diligence, documentation, and issue resolution.
Interpreted contractual agreements and evaluated bids from vendors and subcontractors to ensure best practices for the project. Revised a comprehensive database of current market values and project costs for industrial real estate properties within the company portfolio.
Developed a company-wide ESG sustainability policy, designed to improve operational efficiencies while minimizing environmental impacts, to be implemented for newly procured projects.

Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
 

H2M architects + engineers, Parsippany, NJ, US, Urban Planning Intern

Project - Monroe Township Master Plan.

Organized workshops to promote public awareness of urban planning initiatives in the community.
Reviewed master plan proposals for compliance with local ordinances and state regulations related to urban planning.
Compiled reports based on findings from surveys conducted among members of the community regarding various topics related to urban planning.

Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
 

Education 

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, US, Bachelors, Urban Planning and Design

GPA: 3.91, summa cum laude
Minor in Architectural Studies

Sep 2020 - May 2024
 

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