HOSEA LIU
Residence: Houston Texas, USA
Tel: 919-***-****
E-mail: ********@*****.***
Specialties: Structure background/ education; change to construction since 1985; involved in many
prestigious projects (subway stations, high-rise offices, hotel) since 1992; specialized in Design
Coordination, tendering and construction management for Curtain Wall, finishing work and structure, etc.,
good commend in execution the works and high quality requirement as to the KPF’s standard. With
numerous residential/ commercial building design and construction experience in US, from 1978 to 1992 in
Bay area, California.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science in Harbor and River Engineering, July 1976
Taiwan University of Marine & Oceanic, Taiwan
Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Structure, May 1983
San Jose State University, San Jose, California, USA
LICENSES:
Professional Engineer, Civil, C35022, 1982, California, USA
General Contractor, B595446, California, USA
Registered Civil Engineer, No.0826, Taiwan
EXPERIENCES:
12/09 – 9/12 JBCIDU (Joint Business Centre of International Design Union) www.jbcidu.com,
Senior Manager and leader in Architecture Department. Room 5C, Bldg11, City of Design, Zhenhua W Road,
Futian District, Shenzhen Guangdong China. 86 755 8226
Starting the architecture design department from zero, for this well-built landscaping design company. Main
purpose it to provide professional design assistance for well-known foreign architects from US, Australia, Europe,
etc. The service including acquiring projects in China, contract negotiation, contract draft, scheduling, shop
drawing checking, curtain wall service, etc. Also hosting big events to show the design abilities of famous foreign
architects, to communicate face to face with local developers.
11/06 – 5/09 Kerry Properties Development (Shanghai) Co. Ltd (862*-********
1539 NanJing Road West, Shanghai China 200040
Project Manager for one office building (33 stories) and 8 residential buildings 1200 finished units in Downtown
Shanghai. Supervise all activities in the Engineering Department that consist 30 engineers, etc. for all aspects of
the construction. Complete the 1st phase by Jan 2008 (650 units).
Façade Project Manager for Shangri-la hotel and 58 stories prestigious office building in JingAn district, to
coordinate and supervise the design from KPF and all consultants, including M&E, ID, structure, lighting, etc. Also
in charge of scheduling, tendering and all aspects of the façade.
03/06 – 10/06 Manage and team up with local design office in China/ Zhuhai for the design work/ Design Development work of the
interior/ exterior fitting out works for Casinos in Macau, including MGM and Venetian Macau, etc.
5/03 – 11/05 Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates PC, Architect and Planning Consultants, New York
111 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019
Project Manager for AZIA Centre in Pudong, Shanghai: A state of Art, 33-storey high office tower with 3 levels of
basement carpark, developed by GIC and designed by KPF.
Together with Meinhardt/MEP, ALT/curtain wall, etc. acting as leading CA/Contract Administrator of the Project, to
ensure Takenaka/ Managing Contractor’s works comply with original design intent. Main disciplines include curtain
wall (Permasteelisa), major interior finishes (GF lobby and typical lift lobbies) as well as signage, landscape, special
lighting, etc. also emphasize on stones, cast glass, hardware, etc.
Daily work includes shop drawing review, factory visit, material approval, site work/QC inspection, rectification and
final inspection, approval of VO, issue Practical Completion Certificate, etc.
The project was successfully completed within 30 months and became the most prestigious and outstanding office
building in Lujiazui District, Pudong.
3/97- 2/2003 SHANGHAI GOLDEN BEACH (Sinar Mas) REAL ESTATE CO. LTD ., Singapore.
222 E. Yan An Rd., Shanghai, China 200002 (021/63350000), Shanghai Bund Centre/Westin Hotel.
Construction Manager for the Project, a super grade A office building (55 stories) plus one service apartment and
Westin Hotel buildings (25 stories each) in downtown Shanghai. Total floor area 186,000m2.
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• Complete involved in all stages consist of piling, excavation, basement construction, superstructure, curtain wall,
glass structure (skylites), interior finishes (office and hotel), landscape, steel crown roof (600 tons) and final
inspection.
• Coordinate with JPA/ Architect, Meinhardt Façade, ASI, HBA, LDI/SIDAR, etc. for all design issues. Provide
sketches and details of actual site condition to make sure the original design works.
• Review construction methods and shop drawings; supervise site QC done by General Contractors/ Samsung, etc,
Supervise all inspections done by local Inspectors and Site Engineers, make sure all defects rectified and satisfy
with QC requirements.
• Together with Bovis and DLS/QS from HK, prepare Contract Documents, review Interim Payment, Variation Order
and Final Payment.
7/93- 2/96 TECH CONSTRUCTION GROUP, T&C TOWER PROJECT
22F, 38 Hsin-Kwang Rd., Kao Hsiung, Taiwan. (07/ 3300500)
QC Manager for T&C Tower, 85 stories, 348m with 5 level basement super high-rise building in Taiwan, ROC.
• Prepare and execute QA/ QC Plan, including organization, inspection procedure, checklists, material submittal and
standard forms, etc. for forming, steel work, concrete, grouting, welding, etc.
• Under the supervision of Turner Consultants (USA), inspect subcontractor’s works and rectify noncompliance items
until satisfied by Turner’s engineers.
• Develop strategies for 8000psi High Performance Concrete/ HPC (25cm slump) and 6000psi non-shrinkage
concrete mix design. Perform the mix design research and trial batch es, plan and execute more than 10 mock ups
with different pumping length and height; adjust mix design until satisfied by all parties and ready for steel column
pumping (up to 62nd floor).
• Take care monthly payment application and Final Payment preparation.
2/92- 6/93 PACIFIC ENGINEERS & CONSTRUCTORS, LTD. (PECL, a subsidiary of Bechtel)
325 Tun Hua Rd., Sec.1, Taipei, Taiwan. (02/7032880)
PROJECT MANAGER for 12 stations of Taipei MRT project, Mu-Cha line.
• Follow QC Manual and lead Site Engineers to supervise construction quality of all MRT stations, including
Diaphragm wall, waterproofing, concrete/ steel work, steel structure, metal cladding, curtain wall and finishing work.
• Review all submittals by General Contractor regarding all materials, reports and test results.
• Oversees safety of site and pedestrians, check schedule, approve contractor’s payments, meeting with Architect,
Engineer and City Officials.
• Negotiate contract with foreign contractors; prepare proposals for other MRT projects in Taipei City. Representing
Taipei City in the arbitration against Martra/ French contractor.
8/90- 12/91 T.W. CONSTRUCTION (General contractor)
1499 Bayshore Hwy. #208, Berlingame, California. (415/ 6978260)
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER for a church building in Mountain View, California. (18,000 sq. ft., $1.6 million USD.) This
building awarded with the best design and construction prize in the City.
• Quantity takeoff, preparing contracts and tender documents, including grading, foundation, structure, electrical,
plumbing, landscaping, and interior finish work.
• Supervise all site works, regarding its quality and safety. Perform routine testing works.
• Supervise hired workers, including carpenter, mechanics, electrician and various subcontractors.
• Coordinate inspections from Testing Engineer, City Officials and Architect.
6/89- 7/90 MB BANKCORP DEVELOPMENT (Construction)
635 Marine Island Blvd., #204, San Mateo, CA94404 (415/ 3770880)
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER for 2 hillside custom residential buildings, (3500 sq. ft. each, $1.5 m total.)
• Design, permit application, site preparation, survey, setting out, sign contracts and supervise subcontractors’ works,
including pier drilling, foundation, grading, compaction, structure, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and finish work.
• Coordinate with Testing Engineer, City Official and Inspector for different inspections.
6/85- 5/89 HL CONSTRUCTION (Mountain View, CA),
Self-employed, perform structural design and construction management for varies custom designed residential buildings in Bay Area, California.
1/84- 6/85 TECHNICAL ANALYSIS, INC. (Structure, Plan check)
122080 Saratoga- Sunnyvale Rd., #101, Saratoga, California. (408/ 2521020)
• PLAN CHECK ENGINEER: Plan check and site inspection for different Cities in Silicon Valley, California, including
architectural, structural of commercial, residential and industrial buildings, as per applicable codes, standards and
city ordinances.
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• STRUCTURAL ENGINEER: design, drafting and site inspection for industrial, commercial and tilt-up buildings in
Silicon Valley. This included many best-designed, prestigious office buildings in the City of San Jose.
• Coordinate with Architect and Contractors to solve problems on site and provide detailed recommendations.
8/80- 6/83 S. K. NORAVIAN & ASSOCIATES. (Structure)
1220 Crossman Ave., #200, Sunnyvale, California. (408/ 7471414)
• ASSISTANT ENGINEER: Complete structural design and drafting for commercial shopping centers, apartments,
offices and industrial buildings, including steel, masonry and wood structure.
• Specialized in precast tilt-up buildings, earthquake analysis and connection details design.
• Field inspection, check shop drawings, work with Architect and Client to solve varies problems.
10/78 – 7/80 GARRISON & ASSOCIATED (Architecture, CA)
Architecture design/ drafting for more than 30 custom homes/ villas in Morgan Hill, Bay Area, CA.
OTHER INFORMATION:
US Citizen, fluent in English and Chinese, familiar with WINDOWS, Office, Primavera/ SureTrack, ACAD, etc.
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HOSEA LIU’S PROJECT PICTURES
2 CUSTOM HOMES in Bay Area, 89~90
CHURCH BUILDING in Mountain View, CA, 90~91
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T&C TOWER, 85 stories, Taiwan, 93~96
WESTIN HOTEL, Shanghai 97~03
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AZIA CENTRE, Shanghai 03~05 JINAN (SHANGRI-LA HOTEL) Shanghai 06~09
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