Praseedha S.
About Praseedha S.
Praseedha S. is a VDC Project Manager at DPR Construction, where they have worked since 2023, following a progression from VDC Engineer to Sr. VDC Engineer. They hold a Master of Science in Construction Management from the University of Florida and have extensive experience with various VDC and project management tools.
Work at DPR Construction
Praseedha S. currently serves as a VDC Project Manager at DPR Construction, a role she has held since 2023. Prior to this position, she worked as a VDC Engineer from 2019 to 2021 and advanced to the role of Sr. VDC Engineer from 2021 to 2023. All her roles at DPR Construction took place in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she contributed to various projects utilizing her expertise in Virtual Design and Construction (VDC).
Education and Expertise
Praseedha S. earned her Master of Science in Construction Management from the University of Florida, attending the M.E. Rinker Sr. School of Construction Management from 2016 to 2018. She also holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering from Anna University Chennai, where she studied from 2012 to 2016. Her educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in construction management and engineering principles.
Background
Before her tenure at DPR Construction, Praseedha S. gained valuable experience through various internships. She worked as a VDC Engineer (Construction Facilities Intern) at Tesla in 2018 and held positions at J. Raymond Construction Corporation and the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. Her early career also included internships at Larsen & Toubro and India Builders (Chennai) Limited, as well as an engineer trainee role at Chennai Metro Rail.
Technical Skills and Tools
Praseedha S. is proficient in a variety of Autodesk platforms, including REVIT, Navisworks Suite, and BIM 360. She has expertise in VDC platforms such as RECAP Pro, VisualLIVE 3D, and Drone Deploy. Additionally, she is skilled in drafting and analysis tools like AutoCAD and Staad.Pro, as well as project management tools including Primavera P6 and MS Project. Her capabilities extend to estimating tools such as Assemble and On-Screen Takeoff.