# Charishma Reddy > LEED AP BD+C Location: Millbrae, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/charishma Accomplished Project Manager with over 8 years of experience in leading complex real estate development, design, and construction initiatives across multiple markets. Expertise in driving strategic deployment plans, optimizing operational processes, and fostering inclusive team environments to achieve project excellence. ## Work Experience ### Project Manager @ San Francisco International Airport Jan 2025 – Present | San Francisco, California, United States ### Design Manager - Design build @ Lendlease Jan 2022 – Jan 2024 | San Francisco Bay Area Acted as key client liaison, coordinating design projects to meet objectives with excellence. Managed teams in developing budgets, schedules, contracts, and consultant selections for optimal viability. Championed design bidding, presented project insights, secured approvals. Spearheaded architectural, planning, civil, sustainable design efforts. Drove environmental initiatives, transparently communicated progress. ### Project Lead @ FORGE Architecture Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | San Francisco, California, United States Direct client interactions to align project components with envisioned standards across all initiatives. Specialize in leading the development of R&D lab spaces and historical renovations for premier occupants. Skilled in transforming office premises through tenant-specific upgrades and space planning solutions. ### Job Captain @ SERA Architects Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 | Oakland, California Mastered integrated, design-build, fast-track methodologies for large workplace construction projects. Specialized in sustainable design, led mass-timber projects, achieved LEED Platinum certification. Pioneered streamlined workplace design solutions and construction documentation. Coordinated critical project details like FFE, MEP, codes for successful execution. ### Project Manager / In-House Architect @ G M INFINITE DWELLING (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | Bengaluru Area, India My role here is to over-see the design and construction of all the projects under the company's wing. The company is involved in multiple residential and commercial developments spanning an area of 123 acres at Electronic city. I managed these tasks: • Led the planning and implementation of four large-scale mixed-use developments on project area totaling 123 acres, in a visionary and very fast paced environment. • Oversaw all phases of project deliverable from Concept Design and Design Development through Construction Administration. • Maintained record of the real estate portfolio the company owned, for the senior management to take decisions for further developmental activities. • Managed all the project approval requirements from the city development board, pollution control board, traffic management, Fire authority clearance, water supply & sewage management, Environmental protection authority for India. • Provided weekly project updates to Senior VP of construction. • Managed the agenda for Weekly Progress Meetings and tracked the delivery of key project metrics with the construction team, consultants and site coordinators. • Ensured that design drawings were ready for release at the project site for execution. • Participated in weekly site visits and collaborated with onsite engineers to monitor the progress of various projects. • Produced construction specifications, material selections and schedules needed for construction documentation. • Reviewed shop drawings with design/build team and subcontractors. • Reviewed product specifications and minimum standards of construction requirements. Take away from this role - Strengthened documentation of design, City Building code knowledge, Project management skills, collaboration skills to manage consultants, Large scale projects, Construction process & requirements. ### Project Architect @ Freelance Architect Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | Bengaluru Area, India I as a architect specializing in green architecture and sustainable design solutions for space planning, I deal with projects of varying sizes and genre. My experience dealing with commercial, residential and small scale urban development projects through the years have been channeled into the development of this venture. • Dedicated to bring awareness about sustainability and green urban design practices. • Designed and oversaw multi-residential developments and small-scale tenant improvements. Conducted design reviews with clients to meet their expectations. • Successfully completed two single family residences of 3500sq.ft. and 2900sq.ft. from design development to occupancy and developed a tenant fitout proposal for the construction of 50 bed hospital using a combination of concrete and glass. • Led Interior design focus on decorating and choosing the style and materials for the bathroom, kitchen, and landscape design. • Advised on material and vendor selection, specified minimum construction requirements and product choices. ### Designer/Drafter @ DAHLIN GROUP ARCHITECTURE | PLANNING Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | Pleasanton, California My role here consisted of being part of a very dynamic, collaborative and driven team, lead by an exemplary principal. In this team I mainly worked on commercial and civic projects like community centers, gymnasiums, restaurants, hotels and grocery supply chain store. As part of my job here: • Assisted in Master planning and community out-reach process for community swimming pools, community centers and shopping complexes in the cities of Tracy, Sunnyvale and Pleasanton. • Executed Sanction, Construction and Working drawings for shopping complexes, Corporate Office renovations, Fitness centers, community swim center and community center projects. • In-charge of 3-D modelling and detail refinements for construction execution. • Attended client and consultant meetings for co-ordination. • Updated building and accessibility code changes for 2017 Take away from this role - Strengthened 3-D modelling capabilities, Documentation of design, Californian Building code knowledge, Technical detailing, Civic project process & requirements. ### Junior Architect @ R Square Designs Pvt Ltc Jan 2015 – Jan 2015 | Bengaluru Area, India • Assisted in Master planning process and designing parts of concentrated developments in the hospitality projects such as resorts, rejuvenation centers and yoga retreat centers. • Executed Sanction, Construction and working drawings for multi-residential and hospitality projects. • In-charge of 3-D modelling and detail refinements for construction execution. • Attended client and consultant meetings for co-ordination. • Reviewed shop drawings with design/build team and subcontractors. • Led Interior design focus on decorating and choosing the style and materials for the bathroom, kitchen, and landscape design Take away from this role: City Building code knowledge, Building sanction process & it's requirement, Problem solving skills. ### Intern @ Venkataramanan Associates Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 | Bengaluru Area, India Row housing - High Rise Apartments- Technology Park- Research Institute- Commericial Development Projects. - Assisted in construction documentation and working drawings. - Worked on design presentation boards, conceptual drawings & project schematics. - Worked on sanction drawings and detail drawings. - Attended site meetings and assisted a senior with the documents. - Built 3d models for apartment mock-ups - Proposed a renewal scheme with a partner for part of a natural water tank, Vasanthnagar mud tank. Take away from this role: Team collaboration skills, Sanction drawings & design corrections before issuing GFC's & office hierarchy. ### Intern @ sathish's swanline Jan 2010 – Jan 2010 Row housing - High Rise Apartments - Assisted in construction documentation and working drawings. - Assisted in drafting floor plans for small residential projects. ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charishma-s-reddy --- Source: https://flows.cv/charishma JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/charishma/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13