Nijia Ji
Hong Kong
Summary
Talented Senior Project Manager and experienced designer with excellent client oversight and issue resolution talents. Highly effective overseeing multiple tasks and employees at once. Dedicated to detail-oriented leadership and goal-oriented planning.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Manager/Designer
Martha Schwartz Partners
04.2021 - Current
- Leadership: Demonstrated leadership skills as a team leader, senior landscape architect, and senior project manager. Led cross-functional teams for successful project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget constrains.
- Project Management: Successfully managed most of the major projects in the office from concept stage to DD stage. Streamlined project management processes by implementing agile methodologies, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced costs.
- Quality Control: Oversee, manage, and control project outcomes and design qualities by setting up project goals and schedules.
- Reporting: Compile and organize reports to ensure timely and accurate delivery of project status to clients and internal offices.
- Vendor Management: Evaluated vendor proposals, selecting those that provided the best value for cost, quality, and timeliness.
- Presentation: Host and present projects meeting with clients and internal offices.
- Office Management: Collaborated with our partner to build-up the Asian-Pacific office. This includes staff recruitment, projects and studio management, and setting up media and social media platform.
Project Designer/Assistant Project Manager
AECOM
10.2015 - 01.2020
- Enhanced project designs by incorporating innovative techniques and materials.
- Collaborated with architects and engineers to develop cohesive, functional design solutions.
- Streamlined the design process for improved efficiency and reduced project timelines.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and client satisfaction.
- Developed detailed design drawings and specifications using computer-aided drafting software.
- Conducted site visits to monitor construction progress and ensure compliance with design plans.
- Participated in client meetings to gather requirements and establish clear project expectations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, materials, and technologies for informed decision-making in project development.
- Resolved complex design challenges through creative problem-solving techniques.
- Mentored junior designers in best practices for efficient and effective project development.
- Optimized material selection for enhanced durability, aesthetics, and cost effectiveness.
- Presented design proposals to clients, effectively communicating features and benefits of proposed solutions.
Designer
AECOM
11.2014 - 08.2015
- Enhanced user experience by creating intuitive interfaces and visually appealing designs.
- Developed innovative design concepts for improved brand recognition and customer engagement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive branding across all marketing materials.
- Streamlined design processes, resulting in increased efficiency and faster project completion times.
Education
Master of Science - Architecture And Urban Design
Columbia University
New York, NY, USA05.2014
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture - Landscape Architecture
Iowa State University
Ames, IA, USA05.2013
Skills
- Project Planning
- Quality Control
- Project Scheduling
- Cross-functional Coordination
- Team Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Client Relationship Management
- Requirements Gathering
- Sustainable Design Knowledge
- Creative Concept Development
- Adobe Creative Suite Familiarity
Certification
LEED GA
Google Project Management: Specialization
Languages
English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Project Manager/Designer
Martha Schwartz Partners
04.2021 - Current
Project Designer/Assistant Project Manager
AECOM
10.2015 - 01.2020
Designer
AECOM
11.2014 - 08.2015
Master of Science - Architecture And Urban Design
Columbia University
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture - Landscape Architecture
Iowa State University
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