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Project Manager Engineer

Location:
Mt Vernon, NY
Posted:
July 10, 2014

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Resume:

Dee Dee Lim MSc MA(Hons) RIBA ARB SBA

Dear Sir/ Mdm, systems, interior fit-out systems

and furnishings, and have created

I am interested to be part of your an extensive network of high spec

team and am submitting my resume vendors.

for your consideration towards the

position of a Project Manager. Having seek the opportunities

to work in many cities such as

An architect and project manager Singapore, London, Milan and now

with 11 years of professional New York, I will like to bring my

experience, I have gained a wealth international experience to your firm.

of experience over the course of

my career, successfully managing My interest in real estate

projects and teams in both the development has pushed me

residential and commercial sector. I to pursue the "Real Estate

Dee Dee Lim

have guided projects or have been Development" certificate course at

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part of a team that meet ambitious NYU Schack Institute of Real Estate

project milestones and targets on this year.

150 Atlantic Ave, Apt 3

time and within budget.

Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA

I am confident that my combination

I have been involved in the design of skills and ambitions would make

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and construction of 6 projects that me a valuable asset to your team.

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became built, and have acquired

5 years of invaluable Contract Thank you very much for your

Administration experience on 2 consideration and I look forward to

multi-million projects, coordinating hearing from you.

efficiently with the client, contractors

and the design team. Yours sincerely,

Dee Dee Lim

I have a good eye for design and

am meticulous to details. I carry a

vast knowledge of facade cladding

Profile

Qualifications:

RIBA Chartered Architect, UK

ARB Registered Architect, UK

SBA Registered Architect, The Netherlands

Certificate in Real Estate Development

2014 (ongoing)

NYU Schack Institute of Real Estate, USA

MSc Architecture,

2002 – 2004

Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands

MA (Hons) Architectural Design

1998 - 2002

The University of Edinburgh, Scotland

Technical Competence:

• Skilled, ambitious and motived project manager/ architect with 11 years experience

• Excellent project management skills

• Excellent project tracking and scheduling skills

• Excellent knowledge of document control (contracts, change orders, drawings, specifications,

RFIs)

• Excellent knowledge of cost and risk management

• Excellent network and relationships with vendors and experience with material purchasing

• Experience with high-profile clients on the design and construction of multi-million dollar

properties

• Experience with contract negotiation / procurement

• Specialized knowledge of commercial workplace planning and residential layouts

• Experience managing the design/installation/operation of state-of-the-art systems and

components at architectural firms for large scale construction projects

• Strong knowledge of the Building Code of the City of New York, International Building Code,

NFPA, ADA Standards for Accessible Design, British Building Regulations, and British Council

of Offices

• Ability to manage challenging work flow in-fast paced, dynamic organization, managing multiple

assignments in a deadline driven environment

• Ability to work collaboratively with team members

• Strong interpersonal, relationship-building and negotiation skills

Languages:

• English - Native speaker, fluent in speaking and writing

• Mandarin - Native speaker, fluent in speaking and writing

Software Skills:

• Revit

• Autocad

• Microstation

• Adobe Creative Suite

• Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project

Professional Experience

Experience:

Grimshaw Architects

2009 to present

New York, USA

Claudio Silvestrin Architects

2008

Milan, Italy

Studio Egret West

2006 - 2008

London, United Kingdom

Populous (HOK Sport)

2004 - 2006

2001 (Internship) London, United Kingdom

Key Projects:

Grimshaw Architects:

Qatar Civil Aviation Authority Headquarters, Doha, Qatar

2012– 2014

(Schematic Design through to Construction Document phases)

Senior Architect, Lead Architect of Interiors

The St Botolph Building, London, UK

2009– 2012

(Design Development through to Contract Administration phases)

Lead Architect of Interiors, Site Architect and Compliance Monitoring Client

Representative

Claudio Silvestrin Architects:

Sandy Island, Singapore

2008

(Schematic Design through to Construction Document phases)

Project Architect

Studio Egret West:

Future Clapham - One Clapham

2007 - 2008

(Schematic Design through to Construction Document phases)

Lead Architect of Client & Consultant Coordination and Planning

Populous

Ascot Grandstand Redevelopment

2004 - 2006

(Construction Documents through to Contract Administration phases)

Site Architect, Lead Architect of Facade Packages

Commercial

Qatar Civil Aviation Authority Headquarters

Role

• Directed and managed the interiors

team (up to 6 team members) from

Schematic Design to Construction

Document phases

• Kept the project on schedule and within

budget while serving as project leader

• Reviewed project goals and objectives

with the design team

• Developed, updated and managed

project schedules and work plans

• Devised overall strategy for

documentation and identified the sheets

planned for each stage of the work

• Attended all team meetings to resolve

technical and project issues

• Attended and led all consultant

co-ordination meetings, reviewed all

consultant drawings, specifications and

Bill of Quantities

Location / Date: Architects:

Doha, Qatar. 2011 - current Grimshaw

• Consulted with clients to determine

Client: Structural Engineer:

workplace planning requirements

New Doha International Airport (NDIA) Arup

Area: Services Engineer:

• Worked closely with multiple vendors

485,000 sq ft / 45,000 sq m Arup

Cost: Quantity Surveyor:

• Designed and specified bespoke interior

USD $500 million Faithful & Gould

architectural systems to a high quality

Main Contractor:

Not appointed

• Selected and specified all interior

finishes, materials, furniture and

furnishings

• Verified that construction detail

documentation conformed to quality

assurance and best practice standards

Commercial

The St Botolph Building

Role

• Directed and managed the interiors

team (up to 3 team members) from

Design Development to Contract

Administration phases

• Attended bi-weekly co-ordination

meetings with contractor, and monthly

project progress meetings with client

• Involved in analysis of contractor’s

and sub-contractor’s bids

documentation, and attendance to

interviews during negotiation process

• Performed regular job site inspections

as client’s compliance monitoring

representative

• Prepared and followed through on all

required punch lists

• Prepared monthly project progress

reports

• Avoided construction delays by

efficiently following through with all

Location / Date: Architects:

site inspections in a timely manner.

London, UK. 2009 - 2011 Grimshaw

Client: Quantity Surveyor:

• Reviewed and approved sub-

Minerva Limited Sense Cost Consultancy

consultant construction drawings,

Project Manager: Structural Engineer:

GVA Second London Wall Arup

RFIs, RFCs and submittal

Area: Building Services Engineer:

• Reviewed and approved building

553,000 sq ft / 51,375 sq m Roger Preston & Partners

Total Efficiency (Net/ Gross Areas): Main Contractor:

samples and mock ups

74% Skanska

Construction Cost: • Designed and specified bespoke

GBP 160 million

interior architectural cladding systems

and furniture

• Selected and specified all interior

fittings and furniture for Reception

atrium

• Coordinated and produced marketing

material for client

• Provided information to contractor for

O&M manuals

• Produced developer's specifications

and tenant fit-out guide and

procedures for client

• Produced post practical completion

occupant satisfaction review

• Led site investigation post practical

completion on defects and co-

ordinated with client and facilities

manager

Residential

Sandy Island, Sentosa Cove

Role

Architects:

Location / Date:

Claudio Silvestrin

Sentosa Cove, Singapore. 2008 - 2012

Landscape Architect:

Client:

Jamie Durie

YTL Corporation Berhad

• Directed and managed the design

Cost Consultant:

Total Site Area:

team (up to 3 team members)

Burton Bruce Shaw

220,000 sq ft / 20,400 sq m

from Schematic Design to

Structural Engineer:

Build Up Area Per Villa:

Beca Carter Hollings & Ferner (SEA) Pte Ltd

6,700 - 7,600 sq ft / 620 - 700 sq m Construction Document phases

Building Services Engineer:

Cost:

• Kept the project on schedule and

United Project Consultants

Land: S$617 psf ppr

Main Contractor:

Construction: S$100m (S$690 psf) within budget while serving as project

YTL Construction

Sale Price (2013):

leader

S$12.28 million (S$l,939 psf) to S$21.85 million

(S$2,364 psf) per villa • Consulted with clients to determine

functional and spatial requirements of

each villa

• Led and attended all meetings/

workshops with Architect of record,

client, contractors and consultants

in Milan and Singapore to resolve

technical and project issues and

review project schedules

• Reviewed project goals and

objectives with the director and design

team

• Devised overall strategy for

documentation and identified

the sheets planned for each stage of

the work

• Reviewed Architect of record drawings

• Coordinated and produced marketing

drawings, brochure and model for

client to launch residential sales

• Designed and specified bespoke

interior architectural systems and

furniture to a high quality

Mixed-Use Regeneration

Future Clapham - One Clapham

Location / Date: Architects: Role

London, UK. 2006 - 2008 Studio Egret West

Developers: Structural Engineer:

Cathedral Group and United House PEP Group

• Team member of 4 person strong

Partners: Services Engineer:

team throughout Schematic Design,

London Borough of Lambeth Hilson Moran

RSL Partners: Project Manager & Quantity Surveyor:

Design Development and

Nottinghill Housing Trust PH Warr

Construction Document phases

Scheme: Main Contractor:

200 residential units, 1 library, 1 primary care center United House

• Led the design and plan layout of

and 1 leisure center

residential apartments, health center

Construction Cost:

and library

GBP 80 million

• Site analysis and coordination of

survey information

• Produced feasibility report

• General project management

including planning permissions,

building regulations approvals, and

community consultations

• Attended weekly meetings with client,

consultants and the Local Authority

• Responsible for building services

coordination and building control

compliance

• Coordinated and produced

promotional material for client



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