SHIKHAR AGARWAL
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EDUCATION
University of Michigan, Civil Engineering Department (Ranked #6 for Civil Engineering)
Master of Science in Construction Engineering and Management (GPA-3.82) Dec 2014
Relevant courses: Critical Path Method, Construction Industry Institute (CII), Estimation and Costing and Construction Litigation
Rashtreeya Vidyala College of Engineering, India (Among top 5 in South India)
Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering (GPA-3.59 WES Evaluation) May 2012
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Quality Control Intern July – Aug 2014
Core Slab Structures Inc., Bellevue, NE
• Performed comprehensive Pre-pour quality control for bridge girders for clients like BNSF and Union Pacific
• Detailed interpretation of shop drawings for special architectural pieces and their post pour quality control
Project Site Engineering Intern May - July 2009 & 2010
SAS Group, India (Local GC and Real Estate Developer)
• Shadowed a local project engineer during the construction of a residential housing project of over 100 units
• Managed five sub-contractors working towards the delivery of a single project without the use of BIM on a project of that magnitude
RELEVANT PROJECTS
Research Project on BIM and its use for Real Estate Developers Spring 2014
University of Michigan and “XYZ” Developers Detroit
• Researched the potential use of BIM for medium size Real estate developers in order to minimize overall cost and time for a project.
• Focused mainly on the use of prefabricated components for projects undertaken by real estate developers
Research Project on Safety issues on a Public Project Winter 2014
University Michigan Architect Engineering and Construction (AEC)
• Researched the safety issues and precautions on a construction site for UMAEC and compared them with CII’s Zero Accident
Technique and OSHA’s safety Regulations
• Human Behavior/Psychology towards practicing safety on a construction site was studied and a feasible solution for UMAEC to
provide their workers with incentive was recommended
• M Den merchandise as an incentive was suggested during a presentation and it was sincerely appreciated by UMAEC director
Miami Beach Downtown Project Winter 2014
UM Ross School of Business
• Worked on a real estate project in Miami with students from different backgrounds like MBA, Architecture, Urban Design and Law
• Performed SWOT analysis for the project and prepared a comprehensive cost and time schedule for the project
• As a Construction Manager of the project LEED Silver status was achieved to maximize the sustainability of the project
Planning and Scheduling of a Construction Project Fall 2014
University of Michigan
• Prepared a detailed report on a "SAWMILL CASE" with varying delivery and associated cost schedules
• Computed different project schedules, cost and variances using Primavera (P6) for the project arising due to difference in anticipated
and actual project delivery schedules
Making New Delhi an Eco-City Winter 2014
University of Michigan
• Presented a detailed report on “Making New Delhi (capitol city of India) an Eco City” by adapting relevant features of different eco
cities around the globe
ACHIEVEMENTS
• Member: MCCT (Michigan Concrete Canoe Team) Fall 2013- Current
• Recipient of Tishman Master’s Scholarship Sept 2013-May 2014
• College Cricket Team, Leader for fundraising for NEEV and Shrushti, Member for College Cultural Festival 8th Mile 2009-2010
• Gold Medalist in High School Senior Marathon and 1600m mixed Relay,
Bronze medal for 1500m Dec 2011
• Gold Medal for securing maximum Score in Mathematics in K-12 Dec 2011
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
Tools: Proficiency in Revit (Intermediate), EQuest, ZWCad, MS project, Solid Edge and STAAD PRO, Illustrator, RETscreen
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Languages: Native fluency in English & Hindi
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Interests: Travelling, endurance training, Pool, Cricket Athletics, Charity Work through Rotary Club (Lucknow Khaas, India),
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Soccer