Zoe Liang
********@*****.*** 734-***-****
SUMMARY
Highly motivated, goal oriented professional with 5 years of experience in all facets of Construction Industry with background in Pre-construction, Commercial and Industrial Construction. Excellent analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills. Experienced in project controls cost engineering and scheduling, cost estimating, project management and overall coordination.
QUALIFICATIONS
Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese, with the ability to make presentations to bi-lingual groups
Ability to take complex or technical thoughts and transform them into clear and concise explanations
Well versed in change management and collaboration with multiple parties
Client-oriented individual producing consistent results
Strong problem identification and solving capabilities
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, SQL etc.) and Microsoft Project skills
Knowledge of Auto CAD, P6, BIM, On-screen Takeoff, Bluebeam Revu, Database management
Team player and interpersonal skills while coordinating multiple projects PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
Project Engineer: PCL Construction, NJ, US 2015 – Present Constructing a 1.3 million sf retail and entertainment complex. Spread over 21-acres, the facility includes a fully enclosed amusement park, a massive skylight-covered water park, a five level core services building, and a three level retail shopping center.
Prepared cost data, tracking the execution of budget and performance reporting
Completed interior finishes true up, including quantity survey, overlay comparison and reporting
Evaluated design changes from cost, schedule, resource allocation and preparation perspectives
Identified issues and discrepancies to project manager, to solve problems ahead or developed catch up plan
Managed RFIs, submittals, contract documents in PDC system and change orders in PM 3
Prepared project close out document, and walked through punch list with clients Project Manager (Owners Representative): Fuyao America, Inc., U.S. & China 2012 – 2015 Re-purposing of existing 1.4 million sf plant into a new glass manufacturing facility. Capital improvements include multiple site entrance renovations, numerous new process equipment foundations, underground tilt-up concrete tunnels for glass waste removal, roofing, modular/dry-wall rooms, and new office building/warehouse additions. Major responsivities include overseeing the project from construction phase planning to close out.
Developed existing facility assessment report and anticipated budget according to exist investment plan
Spearheaded quantity takeoff for overall GMP estimating and change order validation
Created look ahead plan and optimized working procedure which positively impact owner’s level of satisfaction
Monitored project expenditure including preparing detailed and accurate estimates in timely manner, managing change orders and variation reporting
Performed project costing related reporting to the team and management’s review on a monthly basis to ensure that expenditures are kept within the project budget
Initiated value engineering sessions and construction plan reviewing with owner, design firm and operation which results in up to 15% saving in construction
Accelerated success for team through a good understanding of managing resources, building relationships, and meeting deadlines
EDUCATION
University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, MI, US
M.S.E. Construction Management GPA 3.7/4.0
Tianjin University of Urban Construction, Tianjin, China
B.S. Civil Engineering GPA 3.5/4.0