# Sin Lao > Preconstruction Manager / Project Manager / Architectural Design / Design & Construction Manager Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/sin ## Work Experience ### Preconstruction Manager / Project Manager @ Vantis Jan 2021 – Present | Santa Clara, CA Project Manager overseeing the delivery of complex construction projects from early design through closeout. Operate at the intersection of design strategy, preconstruction planning, and construction execution, translating architectural intent into buildable, cost-effective, and repeatable solutions. Known for thoughtful problem-solving, financial stewardship, and developing high-performing teams while partnering closely with executive leadership, clients, and design stakeholders. • Lead design-assist and integration efforts, serving as a key liaison between internal and external stakeholders to align architectural intent with constructability, cost, schedule, and long-term performance, resolving design conflicts and scope gaps early to reduce downstream risk. • Own preconstruction strategy for medium to large scale projects, directing estimating, subcontractor bidding & contract, scope development, and procurement planning; evaluate alternates and strategies to balance design quality, budget, schedule, and risk. • Provide rigorous oversight of construction execution, direct field team, subcontractors, and vendors; ensure QA/QC, safety compliance, site logistics, and schedule alignment while upholding high standards for workmanship and delivery outcomes. • Maintain full accountability for project financial performance, including cost, WIP, forecasting, and change management; partner with executive leadership to anticipate risks, allocate resources, and protect profitability across multiple concurrent projects. • Establish and enforce standardized management methodologies, KPIs, documentation controls, and operating procedures to improve consistency, decision-making, and predictability across design, preconstruction, & construction. • Support and mentor project teams by providing hands-on guidance, feedback, and decision support; strengthen technical execution, ownership at all levels, and adherence to company standards, safety practices, and continuous improvement. ### Design Integration Manager @ Vantis Jan 2018 – Jan 2021 | Santa Clara, CA Design Integration Manager specializing in building system integration multidisciplinary design coordination, and technical validation across both general and specialty construction scopes. Focused on translating design intent into coordinated, well-documented, and constructible solutions by guiding design development, resolving system-level conflicts, and supporting informed decision-making prior to and during execution. Serves as a technical partner to project teams, designers, and manufacturers to reduce design risk, improve quality, and enable predictable project outcomes. • Led design integration and technical coordination across architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines, ensuring systems were fully aligned, spatially coordinated, and technically resolved before construction activities. • Facilitated cross-discipline design reviews and system workshops to assess technical feasibility, constructability, and downstream impacts, supporting informed project decisions and reducing design-related risk throughout delivery. • Performed detailed scope and contract document analysis, including constructability reviews, systems coordination checks, and compliance validation, to identify design gaps, ambiguities, and coordination risks—informing estimating accuracy and reducing design-driven changes during execution. • Managed design communication workflows, including RFIs, clarifications, submittals, and revisions, maintaining continuity of design intent and technical alignment across all stakeholders. • Coordinated with manufacturers, suppliers, and installation specialists to validate system selections, detailing approaches, and integration strategies that support performance, sustainability, and installation requirements. • Implemented design quality assurance and clash detection processes, proactively resolving conflicts across building systems and minimizing rework, field issues, and schedule disruption during construction. ### Designer @ MBH Architects Jan 2014 – Jan 2018 | Alameda, CA Architectural Designer with a strong foundation in full-cycle project delivery, from schematic design through construction administration. Skilled in translating client vision into buildable and code-compliant design solutions across retail and commercial tenant improvement projects spanning high-tech, automotive, fashion and restaurant sectors. Known for producing clear, coordinated documentation, proactive stakeholder collaboration, and delivering designs that support efficient permitting and construction outcomes. • Produced comprehensive design documentation from schematic design through permit and construction sets, ensuring accuracy, constructability, and alignment with client objectives. • Conducted early-stage code and permit feasibility assessments, evaluating applicable regulations, zoning requirements, and AHJ expectations to support risk mitigation and streamlined approvals. • Developed conceptual design and BIM models to support integrated design coordination, documentation accuracy, and collaborative project delivery. • Created design presentations and material palettes, producing renderings, visuals, and client-facing packages that clearly communicate design intent and support decision-making. • Coordinated with owners, consultants, and cross-functional teams to integrate architectural design with engineering, tenant requirements, and construction sequencing into coordinated drawing sets. • Supported construction administration, assisting with bid document preparation, RFI responses, submittal review, and coordination between consultants and trades to minimize field conflicts and maintain project momentum. ### Design Associate - Contracted In-House Consultant @ Technology Retail Company (under MBH Architects) Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 Design professional with hands-on experience working directly with client-side design teams to develop, validate, and implement retail design standards and architectural building systems. Skilled in translating design intent into scalable, buildable solutions while supporting prototyping, materials selection, and cross-functional collaboration. Experienced in reviewing and integrating architectural, material, and system details, ensuring compliance with brand standards, constructability, and operational requirements. Proven ability to work within established processes and workflows, providing practical insight and technical expertise to support efficient project delivery and innovation initiatives. • Supported development and implementation of design standards, including architectural components, materials, and system details, ensuring consistency and scalability across retail locations. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams (design, operations, construction, and vendors) to evaluate materials, cost, and schedule impacts, providing practical insights for decision-making and standardization. • Assisted in prototype development and validation, testing design intent, constructability, performance, and installation workflows prior to broader rollout. • Reviewed and coordinated technical drawings and documentation, ensuring alignment with brand standards, design criteria, and system performance requirements. • Engaged in space planning and design studies, applying functional, operational, and cost considerations to support optimized retail layouts and standards. • Contributed to material selection, submittals, and documentation workflows, demonstrating deep familiarity with internal systems, design tools, and established processes that support repeatable, high-quality execution. ## Education ### Bachelor of Architecture - BArch California College of the Arts ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sin-lao --- Source: https://flows.cv/sin JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/sin/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13