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Chicago, Il, Us

Lockport, Illinois, United States

• Led full project lifecycle management, from contract negotiation and project award through scope development with subcontractors, to the successful delivery and closeout of projects.• Demonstrated expertise in coordinating cross-functional teams, ensuring project milestones were met, and delivering within budget and timelines.• Led weekly progress meetings with clients and coordinate with subcontractors, ensuring transparency in communication and early resolution of issues.• Collaborated with architects, owners, and subcontractors to ensure seamless project coordination, and adherence to design specifications.• Review and optimize contractor contracts and successfully ensure that the terms in the contract are in the company's interest and reduce potential risks. • Reduced project delays by 20% through efficient scope management and timeline optimization.• Spearheaded RFI process, ensuring detail management and proactive communication with client for quick resolution of project challenges.• Proficient in issuing and tracking COR, ensuring project alignment with specifications and client expectations.• Managed invoice approval and oversight, ensuring alignment of actual costs with budgetary constraints.• Obtained competitive quotes, has strategic negotiations skill and implementing cost-effective procurement. Has achieved a 35% reduction in project material costs, contributing to budget savings.• Ensured compliance with OSHA safety regulations, contributing to zero on-site accidents.

Blue Ash, Ohio, United States

• Oversaw end-to-end execution of Home Depot's misc. repairs project, adeptly met owners' concerns, monitoring progress of subs, and developing comprehensive contracts and other relevant documentation.• Reviewed subcontractors’ bids and consulted with clients, determined the best outcome of the project.• Reviewed shop drawings and submittals and pointed out where materials did not match actual site conditions.• Created estimating sheet and conducted thorough takeoffs to successful develop an accurate final project budget.• Drafted scope of work for a $25 million project, and aided client in drafting a complete Request for Proposal.• Collected, organized, and delivered closeout documents, optimized project closure and client satisfaction.• Managed RFIs and reviewed subcontractor submittals to ensure project progress and quality.• Developed and executed the project schedule, increased work efficiency and achieved all milestones.

Blue Ash, Ohio, United States

• Daily coordination at site. Supervised and coordinated with subcontractors to ensure no problems arose.• Participated in subcontractor meetings, solved technical problems, and managed Quality Control Inspections.• Familiar with construction drawings and has experience in construction according to city details.• Supported superintendent in managing on-site labor for demolitions and carpentry tasks, made project success.• Conducted a comprehensive site visit with City Inspector for Elevator and Fire Alarm Systems to successfully execute the final inspection.

Fuzhou, Fujian, China

Lead a team of 5 people to complete a Revit model of a 25-floor residential building.• Used Lumion to perform 3-D model rendering.• Completed a takeoff of materials in Excel to compare actual cost vs budget

Fuzhou, Fujian, China

Planned and compiled site construction plans. Coordinated and supervised the construction process and ensured it was according to the building standards. • Use EDM, steel tape and grade rod to check elevations and layout of the new construction.• Calculated rebar quantities and layout for a multi-level building.• Completed material takeoffs in Excel to ensure the project was constructed within budget.