Charithrika Kommur
Prosper
Summary
Senior designer and job captain with expertise in converting complex concepts into code-compliant projects. Demonstrated success in mentoring teams and delivering innovative design solutions while ensuring quality and meeting client objectives across various projects.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Designer
Daniels Design
Fairfax
05.2026 - Current
- Collaborated with clients to articulate vision and design preferences effectively.
- Presented design concepts to clients, clearly communicating ideas and rationale.
- Conducted design reviews to maintain quality and alignment with client expectations.
- Developed design guidelines to ensure consistent branding across all projects.
- Researched design trends to ensure innovative and relevant company output.
- Mentored junior designers, providing guidance on best practices and techniques.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to tight deadlines and budgets.
Job Captain
Lessard Design
Vienna
02.2025 - 04.2026
- Direct production and coordination of contract deliverables, including field surveys, design drawings, construction documents, exhibits, and specifications, ensuring alignment with project contracts and design intent.
- Partner with internal design teams to translate design concepts into contract documents and specifications, applying jurisdictional requirements, client standards, and programmatic guidelines to maintain compliance and functionality.
- Led QA/QC reviews of project deliverables, ensuring accuracy and completeness across consultant drawings and specifications.
- Integrated multidisciplinary inputs from external consultants and project partners into cohesive deliverables, enhancing project collaboration.
- Conducted code research and feasibility studies to validate project compliance and viability early in design process.
Architect
The Big Builder
Great Falls
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Delivered residential projects from schematic design through construction documentation, ensuring compliance with building codes, design standards, and client objectives.
- Directed project timelines and deliverables, ensuring on-time completion and adherence to design quality standards.
- Secured timely permitting approvals and mitigated compliance risks through comprehensive construction documentation.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams and external partners to resolve technical issues and align design output with construction execution.
- Produced conceptual and schematic models that expedited client approvals and enhanced stakeholder engagement.
Architectural Designer
HLR
Dallas
02.2022 - 11.2023
- Assembled complete design and construction document packages, integrating multidisciplinary inputs and aligning deliverables with client and regulatory requirements.
- Performed in-depth building code and zoning research, streamlining government approval processes and accelerating project timelines.
- Executed detailed interdisciplinary drawing reviews, identifying conflicts early to minimize redesigns during construction.
- Spearheaded construction administration tasks, including RFIs and submittals, to address contractor inquiries and sustain project momentum.
- Developed marketing and presentation materials that enhanced client engagement and supported pursuit of new business opportunities.
Architectural Designer (Restaurant) | Architectural Designer (Hospitality)
Mayse & Associates
Dallas
06.2017 - 02.2022
- Executed comprehensive design and construction document packages for restaurant and hospitality projects, driving timely approvals and ensuring adherence to client vision.
- Coordinated collaboration among contractors, consultants, authorities, and clients to resolve design and construction challenges, ensuring projects remained on schedule.
- Administered construction processes, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, and site reports, ensuring transparent communication and smooth project execution.
- Reduced design discrepancies through site visits and project meetings, capturing critical field data and translating findings into precise documentation.
- Audited architectural drawings with interdisciplinary inputs, preventing coordination conflicts and safeguarding design integrity.
- Conducted thorough code and ordinance research to expedite government approvals and mitigate compliance-related delays.
Project Designer, Facilities
University of North Texas
Denton
01.2015 - 11.2016
- Developed and presented strategic designs for campus remodels, aligning with institutional goals to enhance operational functionality.
- Created precise construction drawings, schedules, and design documents using SketchUp and Photoshop, supporting seamless project execution.
- Conducted field surveys to gather precise design/layout data, providing essential inputs for effective renovation and construction planning.
- Assessed building codes and ensured TAS/ADA compliance for renovation projects, safeguarding regulatory approval and accessibility standards.
- Evaluated project resources/constraints, delivering actionable recommendations that optimized budgets and execution strategies.
- Oversaw procurement of furniture, fixtures, and equipment, coordinating with vendors and contractors to ensure timely delivery and quality standards.
- Prepared detailed quantity take-offs for schedules, labor, materials, and equipment, enabling accurate cost estimating and resource allocation.
Education
Master of Science - Civil Engineering, Major in Construction Management
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI01-2016
Bachelor of Architecture -
Church of South India Institute of Technology
Telangana, IndiaSkills
- Autodesk Revit
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Google SketchUp
- Twinmotion
- Enscape
- Digital Rendering
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe InDesign
- Bluebeam
- Construction Scheduling
- MS Project
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- MS PowerPoint
Affiliations
Associate, American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Certification
- 30-Hour Construction Course
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- USGBC LEED AP BD+C Certified
Technical Proficiencies
Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Google SketchUp, 3D Studio Max, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Bluebeam, Primavera, MS Project, MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint
Timeline
Senior Designer
Daniels Design
05.2026 - Current
Job Captain
Lessard Design
02.2025 - 04.2026
Architect
The Big Builder
01.2024 - 02.2025
Architectural Designer
HLR
02.2022 - 11.2023
Architectural Designer (Restaurant) | Architectural Designer (Hospitality)
Mayse & Associates
06.2017 - 02.2022
Project Designer, Facilities
University of North Texas
01.2015 - 11.2016
Master of Science - Civil Engineering, Major in Construction Management
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Architecture -
Church of South India Institute of Technology