Experienced Project and Design Manager currently working on projects within the Commerical Real Estate & Development for JLL @ Google. I have a strong multidisciplinary background in many aspects of project management, architecture, and construction.
Experience
2021 — Now
2021 — Now
San Francisco Bay Area
• Manages multimillion-dollar Tenant Improvement projects in Northern California, with a particular interest in technology projects.
• Prioritizes client relationships, costmanagement, and adhering to design and construction schedule.
• Supports project stakeholders with weekly project updates, client vendor coordination, and vendor document reviews.
• Hosts interviews, bid leveling analysis, and recommendations to clients of potential vendors.
• Holds architects and contractors accountable to deliver a successful project with an emphasis on teamwork.
• Experienced in fast-track projects, and able to identify potential areas of risk to the client. (Long lead items, permit timeframe)
• Maintaining budget and tracking JLL cost saves for clients.
• Assists clients with vendor negotiation, buy out contracts, and purchase orders.
• Proactively seeks out opportunities to learn and frequently reaches out to client for feedback to maintain open door communication.
• Strong understanding of architectural drawings, furniture, and MEP drawings.
2019 — 2021
2019 — 2021
Greater Los Angeles Area
• Managed a multimillion Fortune 500 account expanding across the entire United States on exterior renovations featuring more than 400 sites.
• Led client meetings, bridging 3 clients with technical analysis and budget review.
• Conducted 3-part phase deliverables: Site Survey, Concept Design, and Site Adaptation Package.
• Excelled in client relationships, managementskills, and maintaining design schedule.
• Assisting the client with delivering thoughtful design outcomes and providing them the tools to make informed decisions on properties.
• Worked closely with client to value engineer and maintain a healthy budget while identifying potential areas of risk.
• Led due diligence assessmentsfor 70+ sites at different cities on project approval duration, code restrictions, and other challenges.
• Compiled and compare cost estimates and quotesfrom vendorsto understand potential cost savingsfor client.
• Developed and revised process to enhance quality improvement and efficiency for team members.
• Assists in training and development on career growth for team members.
2018 — 2019
2018 — 2019
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
• Worked for the world leading architectural firm on all phases of design and construction with highly regarded clients, specializing in retail, retail centers, aviation, and sports.
• Completed project types ranging from tenant improvements, exterior renovations, and ground up construction.
• Worked closely with clientsto understand their needs, design standards, and provide constructive feedback on how to better improve them.
• Experienced on producing architectural drawing sets and construction administration oversight.
• Collaborated with different consultants specific to project while coordinating each trade to come together to provide the best solution.
• Conducted comprehensive site surveys and reports to clients of existing conditions and potential risks associated with building conditions.
• Well versed with International Building Codes, ADA codes, and localzoning codes.
• Established relationships with vendors on materials and assembly systems.
• Familiar with local city approval processes and city plan check procedures.
2016 — 2018
2016 — 2018
Culver City, California
• Worked for the widely recognized award-winning firm focused on projects in the public sector including libraries, university office spaces, and museums.
• Led Building Information Modeling (BIM) efforts on all phases of design.
• Coordinated with consultant and owner’s consultant to achieve excellence.
• Generated architectural drawings and details for contractor to price.
• Rendered spatial graphics and designed presentation boards for client and city meetings.
• Led design discussions with clients and wrote detail reports.
2016 — 2016
2016 — 2016
Venice, California
• Provided detailed consultation on design direction and workload management on a governmental agency project in Korea.
• Completed presentation deck for client on multiple design options.
• Organized client meetings and put together written reports of ideas and schedule changes.
Education
Taipei American School
High School Diploma
University of Southern California