Nandu Gagarin
About Nandu Gagarin
Nandu Gagarin is a Scheduling/Cost Analyst with extensive experience in construction management and project planning. He has worked in various roles across multiple countries, including the United States, India, and Cyprus, and currently holds positions at Swinerton and Global Leaders in Construction Management.
Current Role at Swinerton
Nandu Gagarin currently serves as a Scheduling/Cost Analyst at Swinerton, a position he has held since 2023 in Concord, California. His responsibilities include managing company-wide Primavera P6 administration and collaborating with Oracle to test new features prior to their implementation in the live database. This role leverages his expertise in scheduling and cost analysis within the construction industry.
Previous Experience at Columbia University
Nandu Gagarin has extensive experience at Columbia University, where he worked as a Course Assistant in various construction management courses. His roles included assisting in the courses 'Construction Management Specialization' for 8 months in 2022, 'Managing Engineering and Construction Processes' for 3 months in 2022, and 'International Construction Management' for 5 months from 2022 to 2023. He also contributed to the 'Theory and Practice of Virtual Design and Construction' for 4 months from 2021 to 2022.
Education and Expertise
Nandu Gagarin holds a Master's degree in Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics from Columbia University, which he completed in 2022. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Calicut in 2021. His academic background is complemented by research interests in data analytics in construction and the integration of technological advancements in Building Information Modeling (BIM).
Internship Experience and Skills
Nandu Gagarin has completed several internships that provided him with hands-on experience in project controls, direct works, and BIM execution. Notable internships include roles at ALEC in Dubai, where he worked as a Project Planning Intern and a Project Planning and Costing Intern. He also gained experience at BIMLABS Engineering Services Pvt Ltd. and Parametricos, focusing on construction management and business development. His internships have equipped him with skills in cost analysis and forensic schedule analysis.
Research Involvement and Leadership Roles
Nandu Gagarin is actively involved in the Global Leaders in Construction Management (GLCM) research group, led by Professor Ibrahim Odeh. His focus within the group is on strategic management and leadership in construction. Additionally, he serves as a Public Relations Representative for GLCM, where he engages in initiatives to promote the group's objectives and research findings.