Construction Project Management Specialist with Research Focus

Rishitha Nelli

Clemson, SC Email: *******@*******.*** Mobile: +1-864-***-**** LinkedIn: Rishitha Nelli EDUCATION

Clemson University Nieri Dept. of Construction Clemson, USA Master’s in construction science and management (MCSM) GPA 4.0/4.0 Jan 2024 – Dec 2025

• Key Coursework: CII Best Practices, Financial Planning and Analysis, Drone Technology, Principles of Roofing, Project Management, Construction Management Research, and Reducing Adversarial Relations in Construction. Sri Venkateshwara College of Architecture Hyderabad, India Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) GPA - 3.45/4.0 Aug 2018 – Jul 2023

• Key Coursework: Urban Planning, Urban Design, Architectural Design, Cost Estimation and Evaluation, Surveying and Levelling, Building Construction Management, Emerging Technologies in Construction, Sustainable Construction Practices. WORK EXPERIENCE

Project Management Intern Greenville, USA

DRB Group South Carolina LLC Aug 2025- Dec 2025

• Developed cost estimates and quantity take-offs for $250K–$300K projects, led RFI and submittal management and material planning.

• Expedited permits and documentation by coordinating with field operations and authorities to streamline workflows and cut approval time by 15%.

• Administered change management processes, including change orders, bid leveling, VPOs and monthly cost reports to optimize cost controls and forecasting accuracy.

Graduate Research Assistant Clemson, USA

Clemson University Nieri Dept. of Construction Sep 2024-May 2025

• Conducted industry outreach, engaging with 50+ stakeholders in Texas construction to identify obstacles to prefabricated component adoption.

• Produced documentation for 3 academic reports, summarizing outreach findings and communicating insights to diverse stakeholders. Operations Assistant Clemson, USA

Campus Reservations and Events, Clemson University Jun 2024 – Sep 2024

• Coordinated event logistics with vendors, mirroring trade partner management on-site, achieving 95% client satisfaction and flawless execution.

• Executed 10+ events through hands-on coordination, mirroring construction project milestone tracking, quality control, and on-time delivery. Assistant Project Manager Hyderabad, India

Fortigenous Associates Aug 2020 – Feb 2024

• Directed interior project management, integrating value engineering and stakeholder input across 5 residential and office projects.

• Supported shop drawing and specification reviews, assisted bid evaluations, and coordinated change orders, ensuring scope alignment, constructability, and a 12% reduction in project costs.

• Facilitated project closeout activities, including QA/QC inspections, punch list, and documentation to ensure high-quality project completion.

• Optimized procurement schedules and lead times, aligning subcontractor coordination with project budgets, timelines, and quality expectations. Design & Project Development Intern Hyderabad, India Space Max Consultants Pvt Ltd Aug 2022 – Jan 2023

• Collaborated with senior architects and PMs on design and documentation of $5M–$7M residential projects from concept to completion.

• Expedited material deliveries by tracking lead times and coordinating vendors, ensuring 100% adherence to quality and timeline standards and reducing delays by 10%.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

Role of Project Managers in Relationship Management Clemson, USA Tools used- Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Gaussian Bell curve, Q-Q plot, Qualtrics Jan 2024 – May 2024

• Assessed project managers’ stakeholder management, confirming clear communication improved success in 75% of projects.

• Led 50+ industry interviews to identify key project success drivers, confirming relationship management as a critical performance factor. Thesis on Fashion Research Center Hyderabad, India Software Used- AutoCAD, Sketchup, Adobe Photoshop, Lumion Feb 2023 – Jul 2023

• Developed a sustainable 10-acre campus thesis integrating hand-loom craft with modern design, applying construction management principles to optimize material selection, cost, and increasing carbon efficiency by 25% Issuu docs. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

ABC Construction Management Competition (2025)

• Mentored and coached a two-member team developing a digital model to optimize concrete pour sequencing, site logistics, and schedule efficiency.

• Reviewed drawings and concrete scope, modeling building systems in 3D to analyze site conditions, grading, and constructability. ASC Region 2 Graduate Student Competition (2024)– 1st Place Winner

• Secured first place in ASC Region 2 by developing DPR’s Project Iceman pre-construction strategy with innovative cost-saving measures.

• Analyzed contracts, cost models, and schedules for DPR’s Project Iceman, strengthening pre-construction strategy and proposal competitiveness.

• Managed OFCI analysis and risk register, identifying scope gaps and value opportunities to enhance project viability and success. SKILLS

• Technical Skills: Autodesk AutoCAD Autodesk Revit Trimble Sketchup Adobe InDesign Adobe Photoshop Enscape Lumion Microsoft Excel

Navisworks

• Project Management tools: Procore Oracle Primavera P6 Microsoft Project BIM 360 Bluebeam Revu ArcGIS BIM

• Certifications and Training: Level 1 Thermographer OSHA 10 Procore (BIM, Quality & Safety, Workforce) Certified AutoCAD Professional Lean Six Sigma White belt Roofing Fundamentals

• Professional Licenses: Registered Architect - Council of Architecture, India.

• Awards: ASC Region 2 Graduate Student Competition 2024-DPR Construction, First place.

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