2016 Women in Real Estate: Anita Konfederak

Anita Konfederak, Merritt Engineering Consultants, P.C.

Name: Anita Konfederak

Title: Vice President

Company Name: Merritt Engineering Consultants, P.C.

Email: [email protected] 

Years in real estate: 30

How did you get your start in real estate?

Draftsperson in an architectural office

What real estate associations or organizations are you a member of?

REBNY, IRAM, PWC, NY Building Congress and CREWNY 

Telephone: 718-767-0923

What recent project or transaction are you most proud of?

Exterior restoration of Verizon properties which house critical equipment for the whole city. These projects were hard to design, required extensive coordination with other trades and building occupants, and required atypical protection during construction. The large exterior roof replacement work had to start in the winter, which is not usually recommended in our industry and not an easy task. Fortunately the projects got done on budget, and solved the client’s concerns.

Who or what has been the strongest influence on your career and why?

Local Law 11/98, the NYC façade inspection law, formerly known as LL 10/80, and now as the Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP). It’s a necessary law that protects the public, keeps high-rise buildings in good condition, and at the same time generates an incredible amount of business for our city. It has become my expertise and has benefited our company.

What time management strategies do you find to be the most effective for you?

My goal is to get things done before a client or a contractor has to follow up on it. It involves prioritizing, scheduling, delegating and managing problems in a timely manner.