Radhika Nandigam

6920, Drake Road,

West Bloomfield, 48322

Ph: (248) 592-1947

E-Mail: [email protected]

Objective: To secure a position in an organization which offers a challenging opportunity and potential for growth.

Education:����

Master of Science in Construction Management

Wayne State university, Michigan, U.S.A.(GPA � 3.7/4.0).

Bachelors in Architecture

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, India.

(GPA: 3.8/4.0).

Diploma in Multimedia

INMAC, Hyderabad, India.

(A Grade).

Work History:

Assistant Architect��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������

Environmental Management Group, India.���� ���������������������� ��������������April 2001 to Dec 2002

   Involved in Planning & Designing of Construction projects.

   Involved in Interior Designing of commercial and residential buildings.

   Developing elevations, Working� Details, Landscaping Designs using AutoCAD.

   Assisting Designers in Preparing Presentation�s for State Government approvals.

   Scheduling the project (CPM, Pert networks).

   Preparing working Drawings for development.

   Preparing Specifications for Contract documentation.

   Estimation of projects.

Projects involved:

Resorts, Entertainment Centers, Commercial Complexes, Apartments, Amusement parks, Engineering Collage, Theaters.

Environment :

AutoCAD, Architectural Desktop, 3d-Studio Max, Ms-office,� Photoshop, Corel Draw.��������

Project Assistant

Raghuram Architects, India.�������������������������������������� Nov 1997 to March 2001

   Involved in preparingWorking Drawings of various Projects.

   Prepared Presentation Drawings and CAD Drawing.

   Involved in Estimation of projects.

   Assisting Site Supervisor when ever there is some critical work supervision.

   Representing Architect in Various meetings with contractor and owner.

   Getting State and municipal Approvals for projects.

Projects involved:

Residences, Commercial Complexes, Apartments, Interior Designing for Residences and Corporate Offices & Banks.

Environment:

AutoCAD, Architectural Desktop, Ms-office, Photoshop.

Academic Experience:

Projects Masters Program:

   Project scheduling for a Residence using Primavera project planner (concentrated on Estimation of duration, Scheduling, Recourses required to complete, Analyzing the significance of Cash flow and Cost Control).

   Directed study on the designing and project management of K-12 schools.

   Study on Safety related concerns in construction (Developed safety manual and site specific safety plan for a construction contractor).

   Project on contract administration of School Building using the Software Prolog and Expedition(Managing aspects such as correspondences, prioritizing the scheduled events, Cost distribution, Resource allocation, Answering RFI�s).

   Estimation for a luxury Residence, Study on project management and Factors causing cost over runs.

   Presentations on Construction cost Analysis, Building Systems and Facility Management.

   Project report on Information technology and its affect on construction, Global influence on Construction.

Research Graduate Program:

   Ethnic Leisure Resorts:

Research on defining Ethnic Character for a village and Design of an �Ethnic Leisure resort� in Hyderabad. It was a live project.

   Structural thesis:

Analysis & design of multi-storied R.C.C framed commercial complex.

Courses Pursued Graduate Program:

Five levels of Design Classes, Four levels of Building Construction, Two levels of Building materials, three levels of Structural Design, Interior Designing, two levels of Construction Management, Climatology, Building services, Contract Administration, Design Thesis (Directed Study), Structural Thesis (Directed Study).

Courses Pursued Masters Program:

Construction Planning & Scheduling (primavera project planner), Building Systems, IT in Construction management (Microsoft Access, VB programming, Front page HTML), Construction Estimating, Construction Safety, Construction Cost Analysis & Control, Contract administration (Expedition and Prolog), Global Influences on construction, Integrated Project Management (Minitab, primavera, Expedition, prolog, PMI institute study relating to all Knowledge areas of project management).

Computer Skills:

Skill Name

Skill Level

Last Used

Experience

MS Office� 95/97/2000

Expert

Currently Used

8 Years

Auto Cad 12/14/2000/2002

Expert

Currently Used

5 Years

Adobe PhotoShop 5.0/5.5/6.0/7.0

Expert

Currently Used

4 Years

Architectural Desktop

Intermediate

Currently Used

3 Years

Corel Draw

Intermediate

Currently Used

3 Years

3D Studio Max

Beginner

1 Year

1 Year

Primavera Project Planner

Beginner

Currently Used

6 months

Expedition, Prolog

Beginner

Currently Used

6 months

Seminars & Conventions attended

   Took part in the conventions conducted by National Association of Students of ���Architecture (NASA) at Chennai in 1998 and at Bangalore in 1999.

   Organized Several Seminars, Cultural activities and Tours in my Under Graduate.

   Represented College in National Competitions.

Achievements & Awards:� Secured 11th rank among 5000 students appearing for architecture aptitude test for admission to the undergraduate Architectural program.

Referances:�������������� Available on request.

 

 

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