Project Manager Construction

Location:

Whitby, ON, Canada

Salary:

100000 - 120000

Posted:

June 25, 2012

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YUEN LEE, CEC l RESUME

Construction Project Manager l Construction Estimator Certified l Quantity Surveyor

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Professional Profile

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+11 years of progressive On-site Construction, Project Management, Quantity Surveying and Cost Management work experience on multiple reno/new-build; low/med/high-rise residential, institutional, commercial, Industrial, long-term care facility, luxury resorts and resort casino construction projects, valued from $500K up to +$130M.

A dynamic communicator with quantitative and troubleshooting skills, equipped to adapt to new situations and to assess peoples’ needs. A strong leader with a positive attitude, good work ethic, superior team skills and the ability to motivate and achieve the full potential in others.

Professional Qualifications & Education

• Construction Estimator Certified, CEC l CIQS l Ontario, Canada l 2004 to Present

• Professional Quantity Surveyor, PQS l CIQS l Ontario, Canada l In-progress for 2012

• Gold Seal Certified Owner’s Project Manager, GSC. PM l CCA/TCA l Canada l In-progress

• Project Management Professional, PMP l PMI l New York, USA l In-progress for 2012

• Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, MRICS l RICS London, UK l 2013

• Construction Engineering l Advanced Diploma l George Brown College l Canada l 2001

• Architectural Technology l Advanced Diploma l George Brown College l Canada l 2000

Professional Affiliations

• Canadian & Toronto Construction Association l Ontario, Canada

• The Ontario Institute of Quantity Surveyors, OIQS l Toronto, Canada

• The Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, CIQS l Ontario, Canada

• The Project Management Institute, PMI l New York, USA

• The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors l London, UK

Technical Skills and Special Training

• Canadian Construction Law l Building Law l Building Code

• Project Management l Contract Administration l Jobsite Management

• Tendering l Quantity Take-offs l Cost Estimating l Scheduling l Reading Drawings & Specs

• Financial Reporting l Project Monitoring l Cost Management & Control l Risk Management

• Project Performance Reporting l Benchmarking & Analysis l Change Control Reporting

• PMBOK Management Processes l Initiating l Planning l Monitoring l Controlling l Close Out

• Canadian Labour Relations and Human Resource Management l Mentoring Certificate

• Architectural Drafting l Construction Detailing l Manual or Computer Aided Drafting

• Microsoft Project l Excel l Microsoft Office 2007 & Vista l LotusNotes l Secured FTP Websites

• CSAO Health & Safety Certificate l OSHA & WHMIS Certificates l Aerial Platform Certificate

Value Added Services, Corporate Initiatives, Volunteer Work, Achievements & Awards

• Construction Site Reporting & Cost Evaluation process manual, for the Altus Group

• *Faculty of Technology Award of Citizenship, for greatest contribution as elected by faculty

• Award of Excellence in Environmental Issues and academic achievement

• Certificate Award Winner, for college-wide art competition

• Certificate of Achievement, for college mentoring program

• Alumni /Mentor l Community/ College Tutor/Mentor l Habitat for Humanity

Professional Experience

5nine Project Management Inc. l Toronto l Oct.’11 to Present

Construction Project Manager l Med/High-rise Condo Development

• Manage and oversee the overall construction operations on site from start-up to close-out for mid/ high-rise residential construction projects, valued up to +$80M.

• Plan, monitor, control and report against scope, schedule, cost, quality and risks items.

• Manage assigned project coordinator(s) and coordinate with estimating department.

• Oversee and/or administer tendering process, review contractor quotations, analyze, negotiate and qualify bids, prepare contract recommendations and award.

• Coordinate RFIs, SIs, addenda and bulletins for pricing and ensure consultants reply asap.

• Prepare, review and administer contracts, change orders and distribute project documents,

• Maintain correspondence with Owners, Consultants, Contractors and Municipal Authorities.

• Ensure that Contractors and municipal authorities have all relevant and current documents

• Ensure that pre-construction surveys have been undertaken and distributed.

• Organize temporary and permanent utility connections with municipal authorities.

• Ensure monthly progress draws, approve and code invoices, coordinate with accounting.

• Ensure Contractor docs are in place, WSIB, form 1000, insurance, stat dec and safety policy.

• Ensure the latest project documentation is maintained at the site, survey, building permit drawings, current drawings with log, shop drawings with associated log, current schedule, current budget, scopes of work, copies of contracts, correspondence.

• Assist site superintendent with maintenance of site office facilities and overall administration.

• Carry out project budget and schedule review and discuss with Superintendent.

• Oversee the submittals, shop drawings and the close-out documents process as needed.

• Set up and chair owner/consultant site meetings, prepare and distribution minutes.

• Oversee set up and operation of Purchaser upgrades and PDI process.

Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation l A Crown Agency l Toronto l Oct.’09 to Oct.’11

Construction Project Manager & Business Development Lead l Casino Development

• Manage the overall project life cycle from design start-up to construction close-out for Slots & Charity Casino construction projects, valued up to +$100M.

• Develop and deliver the project implementation plan to the Executive Sponsor, Board of Directors and the Ontario Financing Authority for approval and to secure project financing, based on the business case and inline with corporate governance, policies and procedures.

• Develop the RFx docs to procure the Architect, CM and Cost Consultant inline with policy.

• Advise on Site holder’s agreement, contract management & risk management as needed.

• Manage all the Consultants such as Architect, Engineers, GC/CM and Cost Consultant inline with their respective contracts with OLG.

• Oversee the design development process to ensure Architect’s compliance to OLG’s Facilities Maintenance & Design Standards, and secure building permit.

• Oversee, review and approve the Architect’s production schedule, conceptual designs, design development drawings & Specs, contracts docs, up through to CM tendering.

• Review and approve the CM’s schedule, cost estimate, tender docs, and all sub-contract scope of works, bid recommendations and awards, prior to construction commencement.

• Review and approve the Cost Consultant’s and CM’s class D & C estimates and overall capital and construction control budgets through-out the project development.

• Secure all internal Executive approvals for all financial commitments inline with policy.

• Direct the day to day project office and contract management and administrative activities to monitor, control and report on project performance inline with project goals & objectives.

• Interpret construction drawings and specifications to ensure contract compliance by all.

• Monitor, control and report weekly against budget, schedule, risks and vendor performance.

• Manage 2 coordinators, 15 subject-matter-experts and coordinate with +50 stakeholders.

• Facilitate information flow and communication among the project team to resolve project issues and unforeseen site conditions in order to maintain schedule and budget.

• Execute weekly on-site reviews to report on project performance and the cost of the work.

• Chair and attend bi/weekly/monthly project and on-site meetings inline with governance.

• Prepare post project review and lessons learned checklist for info sharing with other PMs.

Turner Townsend Cm2r Inc l formerly cm2r inc. l Toronto l Mar.’08 to Oct.’09

Construction Project Manager l ICI, AFP, P3 Construction Development

• Provided project management and administrative services for ICI projects valued at +$10 - $100M.

• Oversaw the overall project life cycle regarding scope, schedule, cost, quality and risks.

• Carried-out daily management and administrative activities consistent with project goals and objectives.

• Prepared, monitored and reported on schedule, capital/construction budgets & cash flow.

• Reviewed and advised on the Client’s site plan agreement, ESA/Geotech reports, plans, specs, insurances, schedule, and budget, prior to and after building permit issuance.

• Oversaw, coordinated with and reported on Consultant’s and Contractor’s performances.

• Facilitated information flow and proper communication among the project Stakeholders.

• Executed and advised on risk management, cost control, benchmarking & project analysis.

• Executed bi/weekly site reviews in order to report on progress and cost of construction works.

• Chaired and attended multiple bi/weekly client, site and project meetings as needed.

Sandals Resorts International l Providencials, Turks & Caicos Islands l Oct.’06 to Mar. ‘08

Assistant Construction Project Manager l Mid/High-rise Resort Development

• Provided project management and job-site administration support to Senior Construction Team for luxury resort expansion project, valued at +$130M.

• Reviewed and advised on the Owner’s plans, specs, schedule, bills of quantities and budget.

• Prepared take-offs, cost estimates, meeting minutes, and site reports as needed.

• Coordinated with design team, Consultants, Inspectors and General Contractor as needed.

• Monitored, maintained & reported on Contractor performance and contract compliance.

• Reviewed and advised on the contract, submittals and change orders as needed.

• Executed daily site reviews to ensure the progress of work to date and quality control.

• Facilitated the flow of information and communications between the GC and Project Team.

The Altus Group l formerly Altus Helyar Cost Consulting l Toronto l Oct.’03 to Oct.'06

Quantity Surveyor l Construction Project Monitor l Condo & ICI Construction Developments

• Provided project monitoring services and financial reporting to Financial Institutions namely, RBC, TD Bank, CIBC, BMO, HSBC, MCAP, Nova Scotia and Laurentian, as the Lender’s QS, on multiple reno/new-build, resort, ICI and low/med/high-rise residential projects, valued at $10M up to +$130M. Average project value approx. +$40-50M.

• Prepared capital and construction budgets, cash flows and sales revenue projections.

• Reviewed site plan agreements, geotech & ESA reports, plans, specs, insurances, schedule, budget, source/use of funds in order to confirm adequacy prior to advance of bank funds.

• Prepared and released certificates of payment and progress draws on a monthly basis.

• Reconciled costs against Borrower’s budget, cash flow & trial balance on a monthly basis.

• Monitored and reported against the actual cost of construction, cash flow & sales revenue.

• Executed cost control, benchmarking and analysis and maintained project/cost data bases.

• Executed multiple projects site reviews to report on actual project performance monthly.

• Championed in-house workshops, initiatives and orientation of new/Jr. consultants.

Custom/3M Joint Venture l Etobicoke l May’02 to Oct.’03

Quantity Surveyor l Construction Project Coordinator l P3 Construction Development

• Coordinated sub-trade activities on-site at Pearson Terminal 1 project, contract value $10M.

• Reviewed the GTAA’s airport plans, specs and schedule in order to complete our own works.

• Prepared quantity take-offs, estimates, crew packages, schedules and site reports.

• Executed daily site reviews to ensure compliance, quality control, close out & progress billing.

• Maintained good communications with GTAA, PCL/Aecon and the consultants as needed.

• Attended bi/weekly/monthly on-site trade and project status meetings as needed.

Trumbley & Hampton Inc l Mississauga l Apr.’01 to May’02

Construction Estimating Coordinator l ICI Construction Development

• Prepared tender docs and coordinated sub-trade pricing for ICI projects valued up to $5M.

• Prepared take-offs, estimates, sub-contracts and maintained unit price and sub-trade listings.

• Maintained good relationships with sub-trades in order to secure competitive pricing.

• Picked-up and dropped-off tender docs and bid submissions as needed.

References

• Four recommendations available on Linked-in

Project List

• Available upon request for review.

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