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Sasidhar Karuturi
West Des Moines,IA
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Summary
Development Manager with 8+ years of experience specializing in full-lifecycle project leadership, with a dedicated focus on transitioning into Mission Critical Infrastructure. Successfully managed and delivered a diverse portfolio of assets valued at $50M+. Proven ability to assess feasibility, profitability, and timelines; secure creative financing solutions in challenging markets; negotiate and value-engineer contracts; and manage budgets, schedules, and invoicing to maximize returns and minimize risk.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Premier Companies
Urbandale, IA
09.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with brokers and landowners to identify, evaluate, and secure land acquisition opportunities.
- Led land development projects and end-to-end management for a portfolio of assets valued at $50 M+, overseeing due diligence, entitlements, and financing.
- Researched market conditions and analyzed development trends to recommend future project locations and investment opportunities.
- Proactively identified risks and developed creative solutions to overcome financing, entitlement, and construction challenges.
- Developed project schedules, cost models, and financial projections to support feasibility analysis, executive decision-making, and lender underwriting.
- Sourced and secured project financing by engaging lenders, evaluating alternative capital structures, and leveraging federal grants and incentive programs in challenging economic conditions.
- Represented projects at rezoning hearings, planning commission meetings, and city council sessions to support land development approvals.
- Led entitlement and permitting efforts with city and county agencies, navigating approvals through construction, bond release, and community turnover.
- Partnered closely with architects, general contractors, and consultants to foster collaborative relationships and resolve design, constructability, and schedule challenges.
- Negotiated and value-engineered contracts for multi-million-dollar developments, reducing costs by up to 15 % while maintaining scope and quality.
- Coordinated design, installation, and relocation of dry utilities, including electrical, fiber, natural gas, and telecommunications infrastructure.
- Supervised consultants and subcontractors, coordinating day-to-day field activities to ensure alignment with project schedules and budgets.
- Managed tenant improvement (TI) coordination in live environments, minimizing disruptions while meeting stakeholder requirements.
- Established strong working relationships with municipal inspectors and governing authorities to proactively resolve jurisdictional and compliance issues.
- Reviewed invoices and tracked budgets for a $25M+ pipeline, ensuring financial accuracy and cost control across multiple concurrent job sites.
Project Engineer Intern
Ryan Companies US
Des Moines, IA
05.2017 - 12.2017
- Managed different teams involved in the construction of a warehouse, healthcare, and a site development project in Des Moines totaling around $10M.
- Prepared execution quality takeoff for a $22M office building.
Education
Master of Science - Civil Engineering with specialization in Construction Engineering and Management
Iowa State University
07-2018
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
VIT University
05-2016
Skills
- Microsoft Project, Bluebeam Revu, On-Screen Takeoff, Procore, Risk, ArcGIS, Building Connected, P6
- Procore & Microsoft Project Certification
- Iowa Certified SWPPP Designer and ICCSPPI
- Project management
- Project planning
- Project planning and development
- Project scheduling
- Strategic planning
- Relationship building
- Schedule management
- Advanced problem solving
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Risk management
- Scope management
- Project estimation and bidding
- Cost control
Timeline
Project Manager
Premier Companies
09.2018 - Current
Project Engineer Intern
Ryan Companies US
05.2017 - 12.2017
Master of Science - Civil Engineering with specialization in Construction Engineering and Management
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
VIT University
Project Management Experience
For the last 8 years, I have led project management and site infrastructure for complex real estate developments, managing multi-million-dollar portfolios from due diligence through final approval and handover. I bring a strong hunger to learn new things and a belief that no one should ever be afraid to ask the right questions to get a job done correctly. In my experience, building genuine partnerships takes you much further than managing complaints. Success in construction relies entirely on building strong, collaborative relationships with different entities—from city officials and engineers to field crews and owners. I look forward to bringing that collaborative, solution-oriented mindset to your team. Thank you!
SASI KARUTURI’S PROJECT PORTFOLIO
- Bondurant Industrial Park Plat 1 and 2, Bondurant, IA
- Lead Project Manager
- 150+ Acres $15M Infrastructure Budget
- Coordinated multi-disciplinary engineering teams to complete comprehensive environmental assessments, utility capacity models, and infrastructure cost projections. Successfully certified the site under the Iowa Certified Site Program
- accelerating future development timelines by 6–9 months.
- Directed daily field activities and schedule milestones across multiple utility projects while maintaining strict budget controls. Coordinated RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings to keep design teams and field crews aligned. Served as a central communication hub between site superintendents, trade contractors, and consultants. Managed the final punch list and compiled O&M manuals, warranties, and as-built drawings for turnover.
- Reported to President, Property owner and CFO
- Myers Certified Site, Bondurant, IA
- 68-Acre Master Plan $13.0M Sale
- Worked together with the city to successfully certify the site. Managed civil engineering, traffic impact studies, and structural design reviews. Successfully negotiated critical utility extensions and public-private coordination frameworks with local municipal utility boards.
- Reported to President, property owner and CFO
- Light Industrial Flex Building, Multiple, IA
- Project Manager
- 4+ Buildings $15M +
- Coordinated RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings to keep design teams and field crews aligned. Monitored material delivery timelines and created short-term look-ahead schedules to avoid project delays. Reviewed subcontractor monthly pay applications and processed potential change orders for PM approval. Served as a central communication hub between site superintendents, trade contractors, and consultants. Managed the final punch list and compiled O&M manuals, warranties, and as-built drawings for turnover.
- Reported to Senior PM, Owner
- Commercial, Multiple, Des Moines, IA
- Project Engineer II
- $20 M+
- Managed the RFIs and submittals to ensure field work complied with design specifications and engineering standards. Interpreted blueprints, construction drawings, and technical specs to resolve design conflicts and clarify requirements for subcontractors. Tracked daily field progress, documented site conditions, and verified that materials used met strict quality control and safety guidelines. Maintained accurate as-built drawings and project logs to capture real-time field modifications throughout the construction lifecycle. Coordinated material procurement, expedited vendor deliveries, and compiled final operation and maintenance manuals for project closeout.
- Reported to PM, Owner
- Residential Land Development, Multiple, Des Moines, IA
- 6+ Projects $20 M+ Construction Budget
- Managed full project lifecycles from initial acquisition to final municipal approval for a diverse real estate portfolio valued at over $20 million, encompassing single-family, multi-family, THs. Successfully directed all necessary due diligence, environmental assessments, and infrastructure cost estimations to secure formal site plan approval. Directed on-site civil construction activities, managing earthwork, utility installations, and roadway paving contractors to deliver finished, build-ready parcels on schedule. Oversaw construction budgets, reviewed contractor monthly pay applications and negotiated field change orders to minimize cost overruns during the infrastructure phase. Enforced strict site safety, quality control, and environmental compliance standards, including active SWPPP (Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan) monitoring across all active grading and utility installation phases. Partnered with municipal inspectors and public utility providers to secure final infrastructure acceptances, punch-list signoffs, and the successful release of performance bonds.
- Reported to President, Landowner, and CFO
- Utility installation, Project Manager, Multiple
- Supervised day-to-day on-site activities and project schedules across multiple utility jobs, ensuring timely milestones and budget adherence.
- Reported to President
Publications
- “Trip Attraction Rates of Commercial Land Use: A Case Study” | Sasidhar k, Vineeth Y, Vineeth R, SSV Subba Rao | IUST, Vol 9(30)
- Recognized as the Best Research Paper at an International Civil Engineering Symposium