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NEHA KULKARNI

Whitby,Canada

Summary

Urban planner with over 12 years professional experience grounded in the private and public realm. Extensive experience in researching and analyzing planning legislation to resolve regulatory issues. Knowledge of applying development control and zoning regulations in development of agreements, contracts, development plans and procedures. Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, motivating team to deliver in tight deadlines and complex situations. Strong project management and problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure and deliver in a collaborative and fast-paced environment to deliver project goals within deadline and budget. Strong interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy, to effectively resolve issues and with team and external stakeholders.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Metrolinx
Toronto, Canada
06.2023 - Current
  • Lead a multi-disciplinary team of Metrolinx stakeholders, technical advisors and contractors in the review and approval of third-party projects that are situated on private lands within 300 metres of existing and planned rail corridors - from the pre-application consultation phase through to project completion
  • Review and evaluate project plans, studies, reports, construction schedules, transit operating schedules and contract documents, to meet established policies, procedures, and standards
  • Assess potential impacts and opportunities as well as develop and execute recommendations/intervention strategies to address such matters
  • Ensure that third party project designs and work plans conform and comply with the adjacent development guidelines, other Metrolinx requirements and standards to protect for the safety and integrity of active rail corridors
  • Manage the development and execution of agreements between Metrolinx and third parties, such as construction agreements, adjacent development agreements and easements
  • Track established key performance indicators (KPIs) for performance measurement and management purposes
  • Supervise junior staff engaged in all stages of third-party project management

Senior Advisor

Metrolinx
Toronto, Canada
10.2020 - 05.2023
  • Prioritize and organize meetings with the GO Expansion Project Delivery Teams (PDTs) to inform them about the permit, licenses, and approvals (PLA) role in project cycle and provide PLA support through various project phases, depending on procurement type
  • Assist PDTs/ TA's and Contractors in preparation of permit applications, submittal, escalation of PLA issues with AHJs and tracking of PLAs
  • Liaise with PDTs and TAs on a weekly basis to discuss and negotiate PLA schedules of the contract agreement as well as discuss project specific PLA updates
  • Liaise with approval authorities including City of Toronto to identify permit, license and approval requirements as well as ensure timely receipt of approvals in advance of construction
  • Develop and maintains excellent relationship with key internal and external stakeholders critical to the successful delivery of program-wide permit and approval requirements
  • Review project agreements, contracts, RQQs for PLA provisions
  • Track PLAs across the GO Expansion projects for KPI reporting
  • Assisted Sr
  • Manager in developing workflow and Gantt Chart for the Vendor of Record - Code Consultant review process for subways and GO expansion projects to ensure conformance with the Ontario Building Code
  • Performed an annual update and revision of the PLA implementation guide
  • Developed a GO Expansion PLA plan template that will be used as a reference to develop project specific PLA Plans by Project Delivery Teams and Technical Advisors
  • Assisted in developing Site Plan Review checklist as part of the PLA enhancement initiative

Intermediate Planner

KFA Architects and Planners
Toronto, Canada
12.2018 - 10.2020
  • Conducted real estate due diligence for private properties which included analysis based on official plan policies, zoning by-laws, area specific policies to test feasibility of development projects in the GTA
  • Prepared and submitted development applications for Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-Law Amendments, Site Plan Approvals, Draft Plans of Subdivision and Condominium
  • Prepared planning justification reports, urban design briefs, draft official plan amendment, zoning by-law amendment, response matrix in support of the Development Applications
  • Developed work plans, schedules, budget and status reports to advance projects
  • Liaised with consultants, municipal & regional inter divisional staff including planning and transportation services, to obtain development planning approvals
  • Reviewed consultant works including engineering & environmental reports, preliminary and final submission drawings, draft survey/ reference plans for easements and severance applications
  • Prepared required documentation for Local Planning Tribunals and providing expert opinion and witness statements at the Committee Adjustment
  • Responded to Request for Proposals to procure projects
  • Prepared development concept plans and conduct massing studies based on Official Plan policies and Zoning by-laws

Project Co-ordinator

City of Brampton
Brampton, Canada
02.2018 - 10.2018
  • Conducted research on complete communities and generated a discussion paper to integrate principles of sustainable urbanism into future development policies of Brampton
  • Benchmarked community facilities within North American context to derive metrics applicable to Brampton
  • Engaged with municipalities in Greater Toronto Area to draw lessons from their processes in the development of urban centers
  • Developed a framework for Neighborhood Audit Toolkit, as part of Brampton 2040 Vision - Living the Mosaic, implementation process
  • Reviewed and updated manual for sustainability community development program as an effort to make sustainability, a mandatory requirement for accepting new development applications

Associate Planner

CRISIL Infrastructure Advisory
Mumbai, India
10.2017 - 02.2018
  • Conducted field study, surveys and research to formulate strategies for the smart city proposal
  • Organized focus group discussions to formulate city vision and goals
  • Lead a team of urban designers and planners in coordination with consultants and municipal ward officials to develop a cluster development scheme
  • Conducted real estate due diligence including property appraisals through desktop and word of mouth research, acquisitions roadmap for private developers working on the cluster redevelopment scheme on a PPP procurement model
  • Conducted statistical analysis of Greater Mumbai's real estate trends to determine market feasibility of the urban renewal scheme

Urban Planner

All India Institute of Local Self Government
Mumbai, India
07.2015 - 10.2017
  • Lead urban planner, spearheading the revision of the Earlier Draft Development Plan 2014-2034 for one of the 24 administrative wards of Greater Mumbai (Ward area - 45.40 sq.km./ 11,220 acres)
  • Managed a team of 12 ward officials to conduct field work to verify the existing & proposed land in the older draft development plan and prepare recommendations for reporting to the Municipal Commissioner
  • Worked on acquisition strategies to integrate vacant/ ghost lands in the local ward into municipal lands for public use
  • Formulated a development policy framework based on a Public Private Partnership procurement type for the development and implementation of Child Care Centre facilities in Greater Mumbai proposed in the Revised Draft Development Plan 2014 - 2034
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to Mumbai University urban planning interns in researching municipal policy framework

Urban Planning Faculty

Academy of Architecture
Mumbai, India
10.2015 - 12.2015
  • Lead a class of 20 students for History of Planning module of Urban and Regional Planning program

Urban Planning Intern

Mumbai Environmental Social Network (MESN)
Mumbai, India
01.2014 - 02.2014
  • Designed graphic content to make presentations for stakeholder meetings
  • Conducted field work for documentation of local amenities within a mile of major transit stations and prepare wayfinding maps

Architect

Kapadia Associates Design LLP
Mumbai, India
09.2012 - 11.2013
  • Prepared concept plans & design program for development of mixed-use master plan 'Palava Township'
  • Designed and prepared test fits for residential units to determine optimum block size for the master plan
  • Conducted site visits for project supervision and project advancement

Architect - Interior Design

Freelance
12.2011 - 05.2012
  • Designed innovative concept plans as per client specifications
  • Prepared working drawings for interior layouts of residential apartments measuring 1200 Sq
  • Ft
  • Each, as a part of design development process
  • Coordinated with vendors to negotiate deliverables as per project specifications and overlook project completion

Architect

Vistaar Architects and Planners
Navi Mumbai, India
08.2011 - 11.2011
  • Prepared conceptual site plans and design development drawings for the project
  • Prepared power point presentation materials for design briefing and update to the client

Intern

The Cast In-Situ Architects
Navi Mumbai, India
10.2010 - 01.2011
  • Prepared concept, design development & construction drawings
  • Corresponded with clients to build partnerships as part of business development strategy

Education

MSc. - International Planning and Development

School of Planning and Architecture, Cardiff University
UK
01.2016

M.Arch - Urban and Regional Planning

Rachna Sansad's Institute of Urban & Regional Planning, YCMOU
India
06.2014

Bachelor of Architecture -

Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Architecture, Mumbai University
India
10.2011

Skills

  • Autodesk Auto CAD
  • Autodesk Revit
  • Google Sketch-up
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Microsoft Office

Timeline

Project Manager

Metrolinx
06.2023 - Current

Senior Advisor

Metrolinx
10.2020 - 05.2023

Intermediate Planner

KFA Architects and Planners
12.2018 - 10.2020

Project Co-ordinator

City of Brampton
02.2018 - 10.2018

Associate Planner

CRISIL Infrastructure Advisory
10.2017 - 02.2018

Urban Planning Faculty

Academy of Architecture
10.2015 - 12.2015

Urban Planner

All India Institute of Local Self Government
07.2015 - 10.2017

Urban Planning Intern

Mumbai Environmental Social Network (MESN)
01.2014 - 02.2014

Architect

Kapadia Associates Design LLP
09.2012 - 11.2013

Architect - Interior Design

Freelance
12.2011 - 05.2012

Architect

Vistaar Architects and Planners
08.2011 - 11.2011

Intern

The Cast In-Situ Architects
10.2010 - 01.2011

MSc. - International Planning and Development

School of Planning and Architecture, Cardiff University

M.Arch - Urban and Regional Planning

Rachna Sansad's Institute of Urban & Regional Planning, YCMOU

Bachelor of Architecture -

Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Architecture, Mumbai University
NEHA KULKARNI