Project Manager Construction

FAN C. CHOU Address *-

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Canton, MA 02021

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Las Vegas, NV 89144

H: 781-***-**** / C: 781-***-****

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

With more than 20 years of domestic and international Construction &

Engineering Service experience, both in executive and non-executive

capacities, managed projects, global procurement, and operating divisions

by meeting or exceeding expectation. Zero litigation resulted from any

directly managed projects or divisions. Ability to adapt and adjust quickly

to meet immediate demand while building and motivating others in executing

all tasks effectively. My global experience has enhance my performance in

all levels, such as; turning around failing projects

strengthening/reorganizing teams, global procurement, restoring customer

confidence, and achieving profitability. Re-structured & lead a non-

performing construction supply division into an international business with

average return of 18% EBIT and a growth rate of 20% over a 6 years period.

Global reach in numerous resources; from finance, business development,

political, manufacturing, and local execution.

Profit & Loss Control

Strategic & Business Planning

Organizational Development

Project Management

Team Building & Leadership

Quality Assurance

Operations Management

Cost Containment

Profit Growth

Performance Reengineering

Turnaround Leadership

Business Consulting

Cross Culture Execution Fluent in English, Cantonese,

Mandarin US (TS) Clearance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AHERN RENTAL & XTREME MANUFACTURING 2010 to

Present

Global Strategic Planning and Procurement

Consolidating, overhauling, and overseeing all supply chains, logistic,

OEM, product validation, QAQC process, national & international vendors'

evaluation, financial analyst, global procurement, contracts, international

business development, and foreign investment evaluation. Net saving of 5%

off overall spending in less than 2 years period.

RECREATION DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LLC. (RDC)

2008 to 2010 Operations Director

Restructuring and overseeing entire business operation, including

accounting & financing, field operations, and domestic & international

marketing efforts. Implemented Project Cost Control SYSTEM, Document

Control, Field Execution Platform, and Project Operation Procedures. In

addition re-direct company marketing effort for a long growth by creating

and building core value of the company while extending the company reach

beyond US border which includes China and Southeast Asia. Within a year

period RDC is able to achieved company record profit which allows the

company in sustaining through this unpredictable economic time. In two

years, it has reached high profit by percentage in company 20+ years

history. Projects such as Encore, Silverton, Penn Gaming, and Wynn Facility

Maintenance.

PACIFIC CROSSINGS PARTNERS, LLC. Canton, MA

2005 to 2009

Management consulting firm.

Senior Managing Partner

Consult to US and China based manufacturing organizations on all aspects

of business planning, operational performance, capital sourcing, and

marketing and strategic sourcing/supply chain management. Work closely

with senior management teams to identify organizational challenges and

design/structure appropriate solutions to address needs at all levels of

the organization. Deliver training, education, and support for

implementation to assure achievement of short/long term goals. Continue to

build effective working relationships with clients and maintain intimate

knowledge of key operational activities to identify high value projects.

Achievements

. Restructured accounting, HR and operational processes for a manufacturing

client in the US. Reduced insurance costs by

30% and overhead expense by 15%.

. Developed a medical and retirement program with projected savings of

25% over the next few years.

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. Played a key role in securing a feasibility study contract valued at $4.5

million for a $2.5 billion Aluminum Smelter plant in Venezuela.

. Worked closely with China based manufacturer to develop and implement

strategic sourcing channels to import building finish material to US

clients.

. Reduced sourcing costs for US manufacturing client by 25% to 45% for

heavy construction equipment manufacturing.

. Acted as a key China business analyst to US/China based investment

company focused on medical, biotech and commercial projects.

. Developed leads for 3 residential projects in Boston totaling $400

million.

FLUOR ENTERPRISES, Rumford, RI

1996 to 2005

$19 billion engineering, construction management, financing, and consulting

firm.

Operations Director

Retained by the company following the acquisition of ADP Marshall and

promoted to Operations Director in charge of the Rumford, Rhode Island

organization. Charged with the re-development of the Project Control

Department to facilitate training of entry level engineers in the

overall project execution process. Additionally, supported operational

aspects of major projects in Asia and the Boston Metro regions,

including project start-ups, execution issues, and new business

development. Directed all strategic and business planning functions,

finance, budgeting, operating management, marketing, human resources, and

administrative affairs.

Achievements

. Established two Project Control Departments and trained engineers

assigned to the project on effective execution. Facilities included

Wafer Tech valued at $550 million and Amgen-Rhode Island valued at $100

million.

. Acted as Lead Manager to restructure work processes and close out 36

ongoing projects at the IBM site in Vermont with a total value of $300+

million. Successfully turned around processes and closed 22 of the 36

projects before turnover.

. Provided ongoing support for document control processes and training

while concurrently managing 7 design/build projects with a total

estimated value of $200 million. Projects included Raytheon Global

Headquarters, Schepens Eye Research Facility, Amgen Garage, Hartford

School Expansion, ATMC, Warren Avenue Office Building, and Rhode Island

Pasture Center.

. Played a key role in the start-up of a multi-million dollar

Microelectronic and Biotech project in Malaysia and Rhode Island.

. Instrumental in developing a marketing program for a proposed $200+

million hotel development in China. Developed a direct manufacturing

program to reduce overall project costs by approximately 15%.

. Assisted multi-national clients expand their businesses into China and

other parts of Asia by using value of networks within the Financing,

Governmental, Local Developers, coupling with Flour core expertises.

MARSHALL CONTRACTORS, INC. / ADP MARSHALL, Rumford, RI

1993 to 1996

Construction contractor to the manufacturing, commercial, residential, and

hospitality industries. Acquired by Flour Daniels in 1995.

Project Manager / General Manager, M&M Equipment Division

Provided leadership and direction for the construction of large

sports/entertainment facilities and a major hotel totaling more than

$90 million. Worked in close collaboration with architects, engineers,

contractors, and clients from design phase through construction and

closeout. Implemented project best practices to solve complex design,

construction and operational issues, while ensuring on-time delivery

and customer satisfaction.

Directed the turnaround of an underperforming division and

implemented strategies and plans to develop the division into an

international business unit. Held full authority and oversaw day to day

operations, program development, process redesign, sales/marketing,

budgeting, staffing, and administration. With 6 straight years of high

double digits growth and EBIT.

Achievements

. Doubled profit on a $40 million design/build contract involving the

renovation/restoration of 9 stadiums across the US to support the 1994

US World Cup Soccer event. Managed all aspects of revenue and cost

management functions for 10 venues. Directly supervised a team of 12

accountants and support staff and indirectly supervised over 1,000 venue

personnel including project managers, superintendents, and subcontractors.

Completed project on schedule (within 30 days after the final event),

returning the highest profit percentage ever earned in the company's

history.

. Shaped M&M Equipment Division into an international business unit with

multiple "On-site" service centers handling multi-million dollar

projects. Examples include Hyundai-Oregon, $300+ million project; Aladdin

Casino-Las Vegas, $300+ million project; and IBM/Toshiba-Virginia,

$300+ million project with first On-site" clean build support center for

clean room construction process.

. Delivered 20% year over year growth with double digit increases in EBIT.

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MARSHALL CONTRACTORS, INC. / ADP MARSHALL, (continued)

. Spearheaded addition profit centers by implementing several nationwide

vendor programs.

. Authored a Clean Build Product Utilization Specification Manual to

control and support manufacturing division on micro- electronic and

biotech facility construction projects.

. Led a team of 60 professionals and subcontractors in the exterior

construction of a 27-story Westin Hotel project in Providence, Rhode

Island.

NEW HORIZON GROUP, INC., Randolph, MA

1988 to 1993

Project consulting firm to local developers.

President / Principle Consultant

Initiated, structured and conducted business/project consulting

engagements with US and China based manufacturing organizations. Led

design and implementation of complex business strategies, marketing plans,

sourcing programs, and operational processes to optimize financial

and operational performance.

Achievements

. Advised several US companies on building Direct Sourcing relationships

with Asian manufacturers.

. Increased profitability and competitive positioning of a nationally

recognized construction equipment rental company by expanding its core

business, streamlining manufacturing purchases, and establishing a

business planning strategy to increase foreign and domestic market

shares.

. Coordinated project efforts on a multi-purpose project in Beijing, China.

. Worked as part of Lead Team in establishing direct business relationship

with a Closed City within Russia.

PRIOR EXPERIENCE (1980 - 1988)

Project Manager / Assistant Project Manager / Field Superintendent

Assistant Estimator / Project Engineer

Volpe, Marshall Contractors, HJP Construction, Stateside Builders, Inc., in

RI & MA

EDUCATION

WENTWORTH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Bachelor of Science, with Honors - Civil Engineering Technology

CERTIFICATIONS

Clean Build Construction (40 hours training)

OSHA (40 hour Safety course)

Project Management Institute

LICENSE

Massachusetts Construction Supervisor

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Advisory Board, Employment Training for the Asian American Civic

Association

Founder, Asian Business Network

Founder Boston Student Alumni Network

Introduced Hainan Airline to State of Nevada

Part of Negotiation Party between Philippines & China (PRC) Government

Investment Discussion

Assistant Lead for a Concert for the Philippines Typhoon Relieve Fund

PUBLICATIONS

Co-author, Business Training Service Program Manual

Author, Clean Build Product Utilization Specification Manual

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