Duhita Kothe
About Duhita Kothe
Duhita Kothe is a Project Manager with a Master's Degree in Civil Engineering from Purdue University. She has extensive experience in project management, particularly in commercial tenant improvements and healthcare facilities, and currently works at DPR Construction in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Work at DPR Construction
Duhita Kothe has held multiple roles at DPR Construction, showcasing her growth within the organization. She began her journey as a Project Engineer Intern in 2016 for three months in Redwood City, California. Following this, she served as a Project Engineer from 2017 to 2020, also in Redwood City. Her expertise led her to the position of Senior Project Engineer from 2020 to 2022 in San Jose, California. Currently, she works as a Project Manager in the San Francisco Bay Area, a role she has held since 2022.
Education and Expertise
Duhita Kothe holds a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Purdue University, where she studied from 2015 to 2016. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University, completing her studies from 2010 to 2014. Her academic background is complemented by her practical experience in project management, particularly in commercial tenant improvements, data centers, life science labs, and healthcare facilities.
Background
Duhita Kothe's educational journey began at Holy Angels High School, where she studied from 1998 to 2008. She then attended K.J. Somaiya College of Science and Commerce from 2008 to 2010, focusing on Science. Her early professional experience includes roles as a Graduate Trainee Engineer at Dorsch Consult-India in 2014 and as a Graduate Trainee Designer at STUP Consultants P. Ltd in 2015. Additionally, she interned at Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd. in 2013.
Achievements in Project Management
Duhita Kothe has successfully managed significant projects, including a $33 million headquarters project for a robotics startup. This project involved overseeing design-build scopes for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems. Her role emphasizes her ability to manage projects with budgetary constraints and tight schedules, demonstrating her proficiency in vendor management and stakeholder relationship building.