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Multifaceted, goal-oriented and innovative professional, offering broad-based experience in all aspects of project management within the construction industry.
Zipo Lai
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Oxford, United Kingdom
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My career spans over 10 years in construction from planning to completion. As a multifaceted, goal-oriented and innovative professional, I constantly look into business improvement from both strategic and operational perspectives, and transform engineering ideas into solutions. Thanks to my rich experiences in all aspects of project management within the industry, strong work ethic and fast-learning capability, I am recognised for identifying innovative concepts and continuously driving technology innovation to support project completion and business growth.
Markets
United Kingdom
Language
English
Fluently
Chinese (Mandarin)
Fluently
Ready for
Larger project
Ongoing relation / part-time
Full time contractor
Available
My experience
2018 - 2019
job
Senior project coordinator
Pat Davie (Macau) Ltd.
Project Names: Mega Star L9 Altira, Junkets Renovations, Taipa, Macau
City of Dreams New A&A Permanent Office, Taipa, Macau
Morpheus Retail Street, Reception Lobby Refurbishment and Enhancement Works
The Venetian - The Londoner - Public Circulation, Retail and Central Spine A&A Works
City of Dreams - Iconic Hotel Guest Room Mock Up Fit Out work
Duties and responsibilities:
• Handle contract specifications and technical documentation
• Guarantee completion of projects on time by planning, coordinating and executing project schedules
• Maintain active involvement in regular site meetings and inspection with suppliers and contractors
• Render full oversight on projects to ensure compliance with specifications, quality, delivery schedule
• Provide project status report and carry out appropriate actions to keep the schedule on track
• Manage activity planning by working closely with sales team, clients and contractors
Notable Accomplishments:
• Streamlined operations by conceptualizing and setting best practices and design strategies
• Decreased cost through identification of residential energy alternative building materials
• Accomplished projects consistently within time and budget constraints
• Established and executed cost-effective building practices for the contractor
City of Dreams New A&A Permanent Office, Taipa, Macau
Morpheus Retail Street, Reception Lobby Refurbishment and Enhancement Works
The Venetian - The Londoner - Public Circulation, Retail and Central Spine A&A Works
City of Dreams - Iconic Hotel Guest Room Mock Up Fit Out work
Duties and responsibilities:
• Handle contract specifications and technical documentation
• Guarantee completion of projects on time by planning, coordinating and executing project schedules
• Maintain active involvement in regular site meetings and inspection with suppliers and contractors
• Render full oversight on projects to ensure compliance with specifications, quality, delivery schedule
• Provide project status report and carry out appropriate actions to keep the schedule on track
• Manage activity planning by working closely with sales team, clients and contractors
Notable Accomplishments:
• Streamlined operations by conceptualizing and setting best practices and design strategies
• Decreased cost through identification of residential energy alternative building materials
• Accomplished projects consistently within time and budget constraints
• Established and executed cost-effective building practices for the contractor
Design, Retail, Operations, Budget, Sales, Compliance, Reception, Coordinator, Technical documentation, Office, Energy, Energy, UP
2017 - 2018
job
Senior project coordinator
Yishu Design.
Project Names: The Green Villa, Taipa Residential
One Oasis, Coloane Residential
Geli Plaza, Zhuhai, Xiangzhou Residential
Longzhouwan Garden, Zhuhai, Xiangzhou Residential
Duties and responsibilities:
• Handle preliminary design and working drawings
• Guarantee completion of projects on time by planning, coordinating and executing project schedules
• Maintain active involvement in regular site meetings and inspection with suppliers and contractors
• Render full oversight on projects to ensure compliance with specifications, quality, delivery schedule
• Provide project status report and carry out appropriate actions to keep the schedule on track
• Manage activity planning by working closely with Sales Team, clients and contractors
Notable Accomplishments:
• Streamlined operations by conceptualizing and setting best practices and design strategies
• Decreased cost through identification of residential energy alternative building materials
One Oasis, Coloane Residential
Geli Plaza, Zhuhai, Xiangzhou Residential
Longzhouwan Garden, Zhuhai, Xiangzhou Residential
Duties and responsibilities:
• Handle preliminary design and working drawings
• Guarantee completion of projects on time by planning, coordinating and executing project schedules
• Maintain active involvement in regular site meetings and inspection with suppliers and contractors
• Render full oversight on projects to ensure compliance with specifications, quality, delivery schedule
• Provide project status report and carry out appropriate actions to keep the schedule on track
• Manage activity planning by working closely with Sales Team, clients and contractors
Notable Accomplishments:
• Streamlined operations by conceptualizing and setting best practices and design strategies
• Decreased cost through identification of residential energy alternative building materials
Design, Operations, Sales, Compliance, Coordinator, Energy, Energy
2014 - 2016
job
Senior project coordinator
Hsin Chong Engineering Ltd.
Project Names: The Venetian Macao
- Parcel 3: The Parisian (Podium Team) and T5B -St. Regis (Tower Team)
- Parcel 3: Seconded to Venetian Macau Limited Retail Coordination Team
Duties and responsibilities:
• Served as point of contact among clients, architects and consulting engineers on timely distribution of necessary information through validation of accuracy with other project staff
• Communicated with site staff and subcontractors to collect any queries and discrepancies with the drawings and rendered report to architect and consultant for the solution
• Developed updated construction program and other schedules for the project manager
• Ensured effective retrieval of all documents, drawings and information through proper management
• Assisted the project manager in maintaining project conditions and specifications, as well as overseeing
site progress
• Oversaw the submissions of materials and drawings by monitoring delivery schedules and its progress
Notable Accomplishments:
• Demonstrated excellent leadership skills to over 60 luxury retail fit-out contractors to complete the project within target deadline for P3, The Venetian Retail Coordination Team
• Played an integral role in all aspects of the project for P3, The Parisian which included planning and monitoring for all the carpet, GRC, stone and mural installation completion for a limited time, along
with expected quality
- Parcel 3: The Parisian (Podium Team) and T5B -St. Regis (Tower Team)
- Parcel 3: Seconded to Venetian Macau Limited Retail Coordination Team
Duties and responsibilities:
• Served as point of contact among clients, architects and consulting engineers on timely distribution of necessary information through validation of accuracy with other project staff
• Communicated with site staff and subcontractors to collect any queries and discrepancies with the drawings and rendered report to architect and consultant for the solution
• Developed updated construction program and other schedules for the project manager
• Ensured effective retrieval of all documents, drawings and information through proper management
• Assisted the project manager in maintaining project conditions and specifications, as well as overseeing
site progress
• Oversaw the submissions of materials and drawings by monitoring delivery schedules and its progress
Notable Accomplishments:
• Demonstrated excellent leadership skills to over 60 luxury retail fit-out contractors to complete the project within target deadline for P3, The Venetian Retail Coordination Team
• Played an integral role in all aspects of the project for P3, The Parisian which included planning and monitoring for all the carpet, GRC, stone and mural installation completion for a limited time, along
with expected quality
Project Manager, Retail, Consulting, Leadership, Management, Monitoring, Coordinator, Manager
2013 - 2014
job
CAD Designer
Wade Architectural Design Elements Pty. Ltd.
Project Names: The Stockwell Residence
The Toorak Private Residence
Duties and responsibilities:
• Designed presentation of 2D and 3D visualization for the GRC moulding and final product
• Primary responsibility for checking consistency with client standards for all drawings
• Established and enhanced processes for submission and approval of proposal drawings
• Coordinated with the design architect while acting as liaison with several contractors and consultants
Notable Accomplishments:
• Produced full set of GRC shop drawing for two projects and developed all the profiles and final
products to be presented to the client for easy understanding
The Toorak Private Residence
Duties and responsibilities:
• Designed presentation of 2D and 3D visualization for the GRC moulding and final product
• Primary responsibility for checking consistency with client standards for all drawings
• Established and enhanced processes for submission and approval of proposal drawings
• Coordinated with the design architect while acting as liaison with several contractors and consultants
Notable Accomplishments:
• Produced full set of GRC shop drawing for two projects and developed all the profiles and final
products to be presented to the client for easy understanding
Design, CAD, 3D, 3d visualization, 2D, Visualization, Processes
2012 - 2012
job
Architectural Assistant
Jason Yuen & Associates Ltd.
Project Names: The UMAH Mosque and Islamic Center with RCHE Elderly Care Center
Interior Design Project of Braemar Hill
Duties and responsibilities:
• Assisted with the layout designs and presentations to direct clients
• Coordinated with the senior architect and direct clients
• Prepared tender drawings and material specifications
• Liaised with diverse contactors and consultants
• Provided support for the projects from conceptualization to construction stages
Notable Accomplishments:
• Successfully completed the projects within time constraints and reduced costs through alternative
materials
• Developed and introduced cost-effective building practices for the contractors
Interior Design Project of Braemar Hill
Duties and responsibilities:
• Assisted with the layout designs and presentations to direct clients
• Coordinated with the senior architect and direct clients
• Prepared tender drawings and material specifications
• Liaised with diverse contactors and consultants
• Provided support for the projects from conceptualization to construction stages
Notable Accomplishments:
• Successfully completed the projects within time constraints and reduced costs through alternative
materials
• Developed and introduced cost-effective building practices for the contractors
Design, Layout, Support, Interior
2009 - 2010
job
Architectural Assistant
Philip Liao & Partners Ltd.
Project Names: Redevelopment of the HKSHK Compound at Albert Road and Bishop House
Knustford Hill View Hotel Drawing Submission (MLP)
Tai O Heritage Hotel Renovation and Interior Design
Chen's Residence at Repulse Bay, Interior Design)
Repulse Bay show flat, (Interior Design)
Hopewell Centre Office Renovation (56th, 57th, and 64th floor-Office Renovation)
K&L Gate Office Renovation at Hong Kong and Beijing, Interior
Liberty Chambers Office Renovation at Admiralty Centre, Interior
Duties and responsibilities:
• Ensured compliance of project drawing components with design and legal requirements by assisting the coordination and review of architectural, structural, electrical and mechanical drawings
• Assessed design proposals and deliverables with Project Management and other associated departments to
identify appropriate lead time, funding limitations, procedures, staffing requirements and allocation of available resources to numerous phases of the project
• Dealt with sourcing and leading contractors on specific sites and projects that involved locating and delegating work orders, submitting scope and monitoring performance to guarantee completion success
and billing accuracy
• Took charge of preparing and submitting valuations and final accounts
• Designed client pitch presentation and rendering such as floor plans, elevations, finish plans and construction drawings utilized by associated contractor to book projects
• Developed client pitch of government submission drawing to be approved for various large-scale projects
within limited time including multiple complex for the organization and conservation hotel
Notable Accomplishments:
• Successfully orchestrated complex projects from initiation stage through design, mock up, and final
rendering toward achievement of customers' expectations, while building customer loyalty
• Grew client base through strategic relationship building and consistently delivering successful
campaign and designs
• Negotiated purchase ad service contracts which resulted in significant cost reduction for the client
Knustford Hill View Hotel Drawing Submission (MLP)
Tai O Heritage Hotel Renovation and Interior Design
Chen's Residence at Repulse Bay, Interior Design)
Repulse Bay show flat, (Interior Design)
Hopewell Centre Office Renovation (56th, 57th, and 64th floor-Office Renovation)
K&L Gate Office Renovation at Hong Kong and Beijing, Interior
Liberty Chambers Office Renovation at Admiralty Centre, Interior
Duties and responsibilities:
• Ensured compliance of project drawing components with design and legal requirements by assisting the coordination and review of architectural, structural, electrical and mechanical drawings
• Assessed design proposals and deliverables with Project Management and other associated departments to
identify appropriate lead time, funding limitations, procedures, staffing requirements and allocation of available resources to numerous phases of the project
• Dealt with sourcing and leading contractors on specific sites and projects that involved locating and delegating work orders, submitting scope and monitoring performance to guarantee completion success
and billing accuracy
• Took charge of preparing and submitting valuations and final accounts
• Designed client pitch presentation and rendering such as floor plans, elevations, finish plans and construction drawings utilized by associated contractor to book projects
• Developed client pitch of government submission drawing to be approved for various large-scale projects
within limited time including multiple complex for the organization and conservation hotel
Notable Accomplishments:
• Successfully orchestrated complex projects from initiation stage through design, mock up, and final
rendering toward achievement of customers' expectations, while building customer loyalty
• Grew client base through strategic relationship building and consistently delivering successful
campaign and designs
• Negotiated purchase ad service contracts which resulted in significant cost reduction for the client
Design, Project Management, Contracts, Rendering, Management, Sourcing, Service, Compliance, Monitoring, Office, Interior, Campaign, Contracts, UP
2008 - 2009
job
Project Coordinator
Kesford Ltd.
Project Names: Road and Hard Landscaping, Cotai, Parcel 2 Four Season Hotel Macau
Hong Kong International Commercial Center (ICC)
Duties and responsibilities:
• Collaborated with technicians and contractors to ensure timely and efficient accomplishment of work,
resolution of issues and documentation of the whole process at each site
• Oversaw all shipping arrangements until fulfilment
• Managed calculation of works for payment, final accounts and records
• Partnered with project manager to deal with contractors, apply permits, obtain union's assistance and other
special arrangements when necessary; as well as to keep billing, scope of work, materials and other job
templates updated
• Documented all relevant events for the delay, as well as loss and expense claims
• Handled measurement, certifications and agreements of subcontractor accounts
Hong Kong International Commercial Center (ICC)
Duties and responsibilities:
• Collaborated with technicians and contractors to ensure timely and efficient accomplishment of work,
resolution of issues and documentation of the whole process at each site
• Oversaw all shipping arrangements until fulfilment
• Managed calculation of works for payment, final accounts and records
• Partnered with project manager to deal with contractors, apply permits, obtain union's assistance and other
special arrangements when necessary; as well as to keep billing, scope of work, materials and other job
templates updated
• Documented all relevant events for the delay, as well as loss and expense claims
• Handled measurement, certifications and agreements of subcontractor accounts
Project Manager, Coordinator, Shipping, International, Manager
2007 - 2008
internship
Site Draftsman (Summer Internship)
Nixon Technology.
Project Name: International Commercial Center and Union Square Phase 6 and 7
Duties and responsibilities:
• Updated the equipment displayed on the latest layout plans
• Organized materials and drawings submission for consultant approval
• Functioned as liaison with various contractors and consultants
• Coordinated field activities with regard to design changes and internal scheduling
Duties and responsibilities:
• Updated the equipment displayed on the latest layout plans
• Organized materials and drawings submission for consultant approval
• Functioned as liaison with various contractors and consultants
• Coordinated field activities with regard to design changes and internal scheduling
Design, Layout, International, Internship
My education
2018
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2020
Oxford Brookes University
MSc, Construction Project Management
MSc, Construction Project Management
2005
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2008
City University of Hong Kong
BSc, Architectural Studies
BSc, Architectural Studies
2003
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2005
Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education
Unspecified, N/a
Unspecified, N/a
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