KEERTHANA BASKARAN
Bangalore
Summary
Results-driven Project Manager specializing in large-scale steel projects with a focus on strategic planning and successful project delivery. Demonstrated ability to oversee budgets and schedules while enhancing client trust through proactive communication and solution-oriented leadership.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Development / Accounts Manager
Structures Online
Noida
09.2024 - Current
- Serve as a trusted advisor to clients in the steel construction sector, providing guidance on process optimization and digital transformation initiatives.
- Lead business development and solution-selling efforts, generating new project opportunities while strengthening strategic client relationships.
- Manage end-to-end account management activities—including RFIs, submittals, schedules, and project coordination—to ensure successful client outcomes.
- Support strategic marketing and client engagement initiatives, enhancing brand visibility and reinforcing market positioning within the engineering and construction industry.
Project Manager
SME Industries - SME Steel
West Jordan
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Directed large-scale steel projects exceeding 2,000 tons, including Century City (Los Angeles), Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), LG Project Alpha (Phoenix), and Salt Bees Stadium (Utah).
- Oversaw budgets, schedules, RFIs, invoices, and change orders, ensuring alignment with client objectives and compliance with engineering requirements.
- Coordinated shop fabrication workflows and led client stakeholder meetings, driving seamless project execution and strengthened partnerships.
- Gained on-site construction experience at LVCC, collaborating with field teams to understand execution challenges and optimize operational processes.
- Delivered monthly performance and risk reports to executives, improving visibility into project performance and enabling data-driven decision-making.
Project Manager
SME Industries - CoreBrace
West Jordan
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Advanced from Project Manager Trainee to independently leading 20–30 steel construction projects, acting as the primary liaison between CoreBrace, general contractors, and steel fabricators.
- Managed RFIs, change orders, cost-to-complete (CTC) reports, and invoicing, ensuring financial accountability and schedule performance.
- Collaborated with fabrication teams to optimize production planning and workflows, improving quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery.
- Built and sustained strong client relationships through proactive communication, solution-oriented advisory, and consistent delivery of business value.
BIM Coordinator
Avanator
Dallas
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Delivered 3D BIM models to estimators and field engineers, enabling data-driven cost forecasting and accurate on-site execution.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to implement and standardize Autodesk BIM 360 workflows, driving digital transformation and improving collaboration across project stakeholders.
- Supported design and engineering coordination by leveraging Autodesk tools, enhancing project performance, minimizing clashes, and ensuring seamless delivery.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Texas A&M University
College Station
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Assisted in teaching Construction Graphics and 3D Modeling with a focus on Autodesk-based visualization and project database integration.
- Mentored 50+ students in applying BIM models to real-world construction workflows, strengthening digital adoption and industry readiness.
Freelance Architect
Freelance Architect
Bangalore
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Designed and delivered residential projects, producing working drawings, quantity take-offs, and schedules.
- Coordinated site supervision, ensuring alignment with client requirements and design intent.
- Collaborated directly with clients, providing advisory on design and construction feasibility.
- Applied BIM and digital tools for design visualization and project documentation, enhancing accuracy and efficiency.
Intern Architect
Square Ball / Arcadia
Bangalore
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Produced BIM-based reports (design, MEP, structural, lifecycle) for client presentations, improving decision-making and stakeholder communication.
- Supported project management in contract negotiations, competitive bidding, and construction documentation, gaining exposure to end-to-end project delivery.
- Assisted senior architects in design coordination and site scheduling, ensuring accuracy and compliance with client requirements.
Education
Master of Science - Construction Management
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05.2021
Bachelor of Architecture -
SJB School of Architecture & Planning
Bangalore05.2018
Skills
- Business strategy and transformation
- Digital solutions and change management
- Solution selling, client advisory and account management
- Steel project management
- Strategic planning
- Project coordination
- Client relationship management
- Business process improvement
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Project performance and process optimization
- Autodesk tools: AutoCAD, Revit, BIM 360, Navisworks
- BIM expertise, Tekla proficiency, Procore knowledge, Bluebeam skills, Microsoft Project proficiency
Affiliations
- Registered Architect with the Council of Architecture, India.
- Completed architectural thesis on “Mood Augmentation” (2017–2018), exploring design impact on human experience.
- Member, Women in Construction, Texas A&M University (2019–2021).
- Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity, Utah (2022–2024), contributing to community housing initiatives.
Accomplishments
- Awarded 50% tuition scholarship during graduate studies at Texas A&M University (2019–2021).
- Mentored 50+ students in BIM modeling and construction graphics as Graduate Teaching Assistant at Texas A&M University.
Certification
- Procore Certified (Project Management Software)
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Certification
- PMP – In Progress
Languages
English
First Language
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
kannada
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Tamil
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Telugu
Intermediate (B1)
B1
French
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Business Development / Accounts Manager
Structures Online
09.2024 - Current
Project Manager
SME Industries - SME Steel
07.2023 - 07.2024
Project Manager
SME Industries - CoreBrace
07.2022 - 07.2023
BIM Coordinator
Avanator
08.2021 - 07.2022
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Texas A&M University
08.2020 - 05.2021
Freelance Architect
Freelance Architect
06.2018 - 06.2019
Intern Architect
Square Ball / Arcadia
08.2017 - 05.2018
Master of Science - Construction Management
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Architecture -
SJB School of Architecture & Planning
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