Connie Lin
Moraga, CA, *****
***************@*****.***
SUMMARY
Bilingual Project Engineer/Manager with expertise in construction and renovation projects. Known for successfully completing projects under very tight deadlines and budgets. Excellent project facilitator who provides technical support, project planning, budget estimating and scheduling. Maintains client relationships through sophisticated service, quality and conflict resolution skills with architects, client, property managers and vendors. Strong
computer skills with ability to quickly learn and master new programs.
• Drawing Reviews • Budgeting • Multi-Team Coordination
• Pre-Construction • Key Client Relationships • Planning
• Scheduling • Risk Management • Quality
• Project Management • Estimation • Key Communication
SOFTWARE SKILLS / PROGRAM KNOWLEDGE: MS Word MS Excel PowerPoint MS Project Project Talk / Prolog Collaboration Tracker Primavera 3 ( SureTracker) Magnet Flagscape Delphi CAFM TM2 Estimating Software (CPBid) JDEdward (JDE) Safety training CPR/First Aid training OSHA PMP
LANGUAGES: Fluent in English, Mandarin and Taiwanese; conversational Cantonese.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Jacobs, San Francisco, CA 2010-2011
Project Planner / Project Engineer
Managed Alameda County Facilities Modifications (FM) program. Prepared estimates, project justification documents, and project manages FM supporting the California Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) Program in the execution of work assignments. Directly supports the overall execution of Jacobs’ FM program through daily interactions with field management, site lead technicians and Jacobs senior management. Participate in and help
prepare for weekly and monthly internal program. Primary focus was on the specific needs of the project, client, and contractors.
Projects:
Alameda County Facility Management (FM) Projects for California Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC):
Managed average of 50+ projects in various phases throughout 6 primary courthouses and multiple
courthouses that have shared ownership between State and County.
• Successfully managed the FM program in Alameda County which is considered one of the most
heavy work load County in Northern California.
• Well known for resolving & coordinating with a challenging client.
• Managed all phases of FM projects from conception to completion.
• Served as the single point of contact on tracking the status of all FM projects.
• Led monthly Alameda FM program meeting and prepared meeting documents.
• Maintained positive working relationships and communicated with senior management and both
internal and external customers.
• Assisted with key Performance Indicator (KPI) tracking and support the Contract Managers with the maximum attainment of the FM performance KPI measured on a monthly basis.
• Continually identify and implement cost-saving initiative.
• Daily communication with field managers, Jacobs supporting staff and site technicians to ensure project documents are technically accurate and properly justified.
• Interact with field personnel, subcontractor and suppliers in support of projects.
• Ensure assigned Team members adhere to program plans as it relates to the planning and execution of the FM program.
Jones Lang LaSalle, San Francisco, CA 2006-2009
Project Manager
Managed over a $15 million dollars budget with multiple projects in various phases of development meeting or exceeding speed, quality and budget goals. Primary focus was on the specific needs of the project, client, vendors and contractors.
Projects:
Major Renovation Projects for Bank of America:
Hayward Main Branch – accomplished ahead schedule and exceed client expectation
Mission 23rd Branch – unexpected and serious mold issue. Completed with client satisfaction
Geneva Mission Branch – challenging client. Completed on schedule with team support and client satisfaction
Snell Blossom Hill Branch – major building leaking and rotten issues. Completed on time; within budget
San Jose Main – Relocation and involving with extensive building coordination with building owner and property manager
Gardnerville Raley’s In-Store – building a project located inside a supermarket. Extensive on site coordination.
• Earned above 90% customer satisfaction ratings on both internal and external score cards.
• Well known for resolving & coordinating owner, architect/consultants & general contractor issues.
• Became the “go to person” for tough projects because of top level management of project setup, budget control, conflict resolution, risk management and project implementation through completion of construction.
• Responsible for project scope development, design and planning process, bid procedures & process, GC selection & issuing contracts
• Led weekly construction meetings and prepared construction schedule.
• Maintained positive working relationships with various customer groups on the account. Getting results from all levels of the project including Senior Leaders in major organizations.
• Successfully managed up to eight projects simultaneously totaling over $15 million.
Turner Construction Company, San Francisco, CA 2003-2006
Project Engineer Level III
Started as Project Engineer Level II; Promoted to Project Engineer Level III responsible for the $118 million Oakland International Airport Terminal 2 Expansion Project.
Project
Provided the Port of Oakland with pre-construction & construction services for its new International Expansion Program to Oakland International Airport. Included Renovation and modernization of the existing terminal & installation of new service utility corridor.
• Earned top customer service ratings by effectively resolving coordinating owner, architects and subcontractors issues.
• Ensured project deadlines were consistently met by expert review, coordination, tracking and posting of shop drawings and submittals, RFI, bulletins, clarifications or field changes.
• Initiated PCO, cost proposals & subcontractor change orders.
• Kept project on time and on task by participating in weekly construction meetings and preparing hot lists. Ensured productive project closeout through early preparation and follow through.
• Partnered with Purchasing Managers in bid preparation, bidding procedures & prepare subcontractor contracts.
• Drove TurnerTalk Program (Prolog / Collaboration) including setting user accesses, project setup, training to architects, owner & subcontractors.
Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction Company, San Francisco, CA 2000-2003
Project Engineer
Worked as a Project Engineer assisting Project Managers for Interiors/Tenant Improvement Department.
Projects
Representative Tenant Improvement (All in San Francisco, CA):
JPMorgan H&Q, 560 Mission Street, $45 million: Basements and Floors 1 to 20, project was completed on budget and ahead of schedule.
Thomas Weisel Partners, One Montgomery Street, $10+ million: Multiple Floors projects were completed within budget and exceeding client satisfactions.
One Bush Street: Lobby Remodel; Tenant Improvements for GIC Real Estate, 11th Floor and Willis Insurance, 10th Floor – multiple projects completed on schedule and exceed client satisfaction.
Stone & Youngberg, Ferry Building, The Embarcadero – Early stage of Ferry Building Renovation.
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel – Phase 1: Exterior Stone Restoration Project; extensive coordination with hotel to meet/exceed both client and hotel customer satisfaction.
• Pioneer person in company to use Prolog to organize project costs, prepare subcontractor
contracts, perform budget entry to HDCCo System.
• Coordinated between subcontractors which reduced downtime from communication errors.
• Attended weekly construction meetings and prepared construction meeting minutes. Organized
project closeout.
• Assisted Project Managers and Estimators in bid preparation and bidding procedures.
EDUCATION
University of Southern California,
Master of Science, Civil Engineering – Construction
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering