Dear Sir/Madam
Hello, my name is Helen Wong, and I am responding to your posting for a Project Manager.
Currently, I am a Senior Project Manager for SIEMENS ENERGY based in Iselin, New Jersey. Our portfolio includes owned and leased properties that comprise of offices, warehouses, and production facilities across the United States.
I oversee the design and construction of projects for SIEMENS ENERGY. My role includes, but is not limited to, the development and the issuance of the RFPs to A/E firms as well as requesting proposals from General Contractors. I partner with the business unit to make sure the project is designed and completed on time & on budget.
I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how I can contribute to your company,
Sincerely,
Helen A. Wong
Cell: 973-***-****
Email: **********@*****.***
HELEN A. WONG
48 NORTH HILLSIDE AVENUE
LIVINGSTON, NEW JERSEY 07039
Mobile: 973-***-****
Email: **********@*****.***
CAREER SUMMARY
A seasoned Project Manager/Designer with extensive and multi-faceted experience working on corporate interiors, healthcare facilities, financial institutions, retail, laboratories and academia. Client focused, with excellent planning, design, financial negotiation, and project/time management skills.
WORK EXPERIENCE
EMPLOYER: SIEMENS
POSITION: PROJECT MANAGER, 2015 –
Current - Project Manager for SIEMENS ENERGY – managing and overseeing projects
across the Siemens Energy portfolio
-Managed multiple projects simultaneously for SIEMENS REAL ESTATE. This included but not limited to engaging the Client-Business units, assist in developing the scope of work, “partner with the customer” to achieve their goals.
-Negotiating with contractors and suppliers to obtain the best and lowest cost proposals, ensuring each stage of the project is held to a high standard.
-Report regularly on the progress to the Business Unit and resolving any issues and delays as needed with the goal to turn over the project to the end user, on time and on budget.
EMPLOYER: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY – New York, NY
POSITION: SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER, 2011 - 2015
-Developed scope of work, initial budgets and project schedules.
-Issued RFPs, leveled bids and awarded design and construction projects to vendors.
-Managed the design and construction of capital improvement projects. Focused on laboratory designs for the School of Dentistry and Faculty Arts and Science.
-Managed deferred maintenance and Local Law 11 projects.
-Managed and coordinated with “in house facilities personnel”, outside vendors, consultants, contractors and end users to ensure the deliverance of successful projects.
-Designed and construction managed projects for the Center of Neural Science totaling over $30M, School of Dentistry, totaling over $20M and the Physics department relocation and build out of 64,000sf at $75M.
EMPLOYER: HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER - Hackensack, NJ
POSITION: CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER/ PROJECT MANAGER, 2004-2010
-Provided for the planning, programming and schematic design of capital construction projects for renovation and new construction.
-Project Management, which included the coordination of numerous vendors as well as liaison to clients and other divisions of the hospital.
-Supervised architects and engineers from design through construction administration.
-Recommended concepts and design based on functionality and within financial parameter to clients. Performed value added engineering.
-Developed feasibility studies as required. Performed pre-bid, bid analysis and developed RFP’s for various projects, evaluated bids, awarded and contracted with successful bidders. Establishing project cost estimates, budgets and schedule.
-Performed regular site inspections and conducted team project meetings as required.
-Reviewed all submittals and shop drawings. Procured all furniture and finishes for the designated project. Performed quality assurance inspections to insure adherence to construction documents and hospital standards.
-Designed and construction managed the building of MRI & X-Ray rooms, Nuclear Medicine Department, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories, Special Procedure Rooms, Corporate Offices, Physician Suites, 3000sf Roof Garden and the Mark Messier Skyway.
EMPLOYER: LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES - Holmdel, NJ
POSITION: PROJECT MANAGER, 1999-2003
-Team leader. Lead role interfacing between client, vendors and Lucent Real Estate.
-Managed the fit up of approximately two million square feet of space within main complex and additional leased and owned satellite locations throughout southern New Jersey.
-Coordinated with the necessary disciplines to formulate solutions to meet client expectations.
-Performed analysis and documented building fire and life safety codes inclusive of local planning and zoning codes.
-Assured project meets tenant’s requirements, building codes and company standards while maintaining project cost to deliver projects within schedule & budget.
-OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) and department ”Safety Officer”
EMPLOYER: AMERICAN EXPRESS - Interior Architects Jefferson Group, New York, NY
POSITION: PROJECT MANAGER 1996-1999
-Managed space for the World Headquarters of American Express. (World Financial Center). This is inclusive of budgeting; scheduling; bidding; re-stacks; construction; procurement of furniture and equipment and strategic planning for all American Express Corporate Travel units and Small Business Services divisions located in New York.
EMPLOYER: UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE & DENTISTRY OF NEW JERSEY, Newark, NJ
POSITION: SPACE PLANNER/PROJECT MANAGER 1993-1996
-Managed all University owned, shared and leased facilities totaling over five million square feet over four campuses, Newark, New Brunswick/Piscataway, Stratford & Camden, NJ. Planned, coordinated and implemented the campus and facility’s Master Plan.
-Conducted studies; produce reports, developed budgets and planning documents for the review by senior management and ultimately to the University’s Board of Trustees.
EDUCATION
Project Management Certification Professional Program through Lucent Technologies
CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK - SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
Bachelors of Architecture (Dean’s List) - Bachelors of Science in Architecture
REFERENCES
Furnished upon request.