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Yuan Yuan (Evelyn) Dai

Summary

Languages: Verbal and written fluency in English, Mandarin and Cantonese

Experience: 8+ years architectural design and 10+ years project management

Software: Auto CAD, Adobe Photoshop, Windows and Office applications

Character: Excellent in team environment, strong communicator – both written and oral, self motivated and results driven.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Project Manager

CBRE
06.2024 - 12.2024

Renovation works of the bank's main branch G/F to 3/F, including bank halls and facade works of the building.

  • Co-ordinated closely with PM team and various consultants (interior, landscape, lighting, digital content etc.) to develop and prepared presentations of the renovation designs for senior management's approval.
  • Attended regular site visits, site meetings and co-ordinated with PM team, consultants and contractors to resolve any issues occurred during renovation and ensured the workmanship meets the bank's standard and in accordance with the construction drawings.
  • Closely monitored the renovation progress and updated project's progress for management's review on a regular basis.
  • Liaised with communications and branding/marketing teams on incorporating the bank's branding theme and slogan in various part of the design and in digital content.
  • Assisted in obtaining quotations from various vendors to facilitate the approval of payment orders to vendors.

Senior Project Co-ordinator

Hutchison Whampoa Property
06.2011 - 12.2023

Large scaled residential development involved 3 storey luxury Villas, house on house and high-rise residential, clubhouse, retail shops, various show flats and sales offices.

  • Created and managed project timelines and milestones to ensure timely project delivery.
  • Reviewed and approved architectural and interior fit-out designs, tender drawings, shop drawings and construction drawings as well as written documents for government submissions to ensure that the drawings and specifications are in accordance to the design brief / local regulations and within the construction cost estimate.
  • Monitored tender process and submitted tender award recommendations to management levels.
  • Attended regular site visits, site meetings and co-ordinated with on-site staff and contractors to ensure the workmanship meets the company standard and in accordance with the construction drawings.
  • Monitored closely on the construction progress and chased the contractors for timely project completion according to the construction program and budget.
  • Liaised with marketing and promotions departments on the interior design of the Clubhouse and Show flats and worked closely with marketing and sales departments on the opening of the sales office and handover to the buyers.
  • Facilitated the Chief/Senior Project Manager on the approval of contractors' payment claims and liaised with the insurance department on insurance claims throughout the construction period; reported directly to him on a regular basis on project progress and budget reviews.


Senior Project Co-ordinator

Hutchison Whampoa
09.2019 - 10.2021

Renovation of the company's new Guang Zhou Office and accommodating a showroom/sales office for a current HK residential project, total area of approx. 700m2.

  • Liaised with interior design consultant and LDI on finalizing the design to produce tender drawings and submission drawings for drawing vetting company, to ensure timely delivery of the drawing packages to meet the submission deadlines and project programme
  • Monitored tender process including tender drawing review and tender reports review, submitted tender award recommendation report to management level
  • Reviewed and approved shop drawings and material submissions, to ensure all the construction details are in line with the consultant's design
  • Monitored closely on the construction progress together with colleagues on site and chased the contractors for timely project completion according to the programme
  • Attended regular video call meetings with the consultant, site colleagues and contractors to resolve any issues occurred during construction; to ensure the workmanship meets company's quality standard and are in accordance with the overall design
  • Assisted Chief/Senior project manager on the assessment and approval of contractor's payment according to the contract payment terms

Graduate Architect

P&T Architects and Engineers Limited
10.2006 - 04.2011

Commercial development involved two lots of land comprising of three high-rise office towers and a retail podium of six storey.

  • Managed project by liaising with and providing collaboration between the client and consultants.
  • Ensured timely project delivery by creating and managing project timelines and milestones.
  • Delivered detailed drawings and written documents for government submission.
  • Contributed to architectural layout planning and design co-ordination with consultants of various disciplines.

Graduate Architect

P&T Architects and Engineers Limited
11.2008 - 07.2010

This was China's first polo game facility comprising of a luxury hotel, fine dining restaurants and polo fields for international polo games.

  • Delivered tender documents and tender assessment reports.
  • Assessed potential vendors to determine their value proposition to the project.
  • Reviewed and scrutinized contractor's drawings to ensure construction and design adherence.
  • Delivered detailed drawings and written documents for government submission.
  • Managed stakeholders by liaising with and providing collaboration between the client and consultants.

Graduate Architect

P&T Architects and Engineers Limited
10.2006 - 10.2008

The development of this twin-tower commercial complex situated in the heart of the Beijing CBD was certified Platinum for LEED and was also awarded the Quality Building Award.

  • Enforced the district mandate of construction, material and installation by researching, advising and overseeing the adoption of local statutory requirements.
  • Necessitated design adherence by inspecting construction site progress, producing periodical defective work reports and ensuring the rectification of defects.
  • Ensured timely project delivery by managing project timelines and milestones.
  • Assessed potential vendors to determine their value proposition to the project.
  • Delivered tender documents and tender assessment reports.

Graduate Architect

RMJM
01.2006 - 06.2006
  • Assisted in sketch design and design development stages of various residential projects in India.

Graduate Architect

Denton Corker Marshall Pty Ltd
02.2004 - 10.2005
  • Assisted in sketch design and design development stages of various residential, retail and commercial projects in China.
  • Participated in various international architectural design competitions. For example, Extension to China National Museum.

Student Architect

Haskell Dick Architects
02.2003 - 10.2003
  • Participated in conceptual design
  • Assisted in producing town planning drawings for local residential projects and construction drawings for local institutional project.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture -

The University of Melbourne
01.2002 - 01.2003

Bachelor of Planning and Design - Architecture

The University of Melbourne
01.1998 - 01.2000

MacRobertson Girls High School - undefined

01.1994 - 01.1997

Personal Information

Name: Yuan Yuan (Evelyn) Dai

Current Location: Hong Kong

Email: yyd119@hotmail.com

Mobile: +852 96577650

Nationality: Australian (with Permanent Hong Kong Residency)

Timeline

Project Manager

CBRE
06.2024 - 12.2024

Senior Project Co-ordinator

Hutchison Whampoa
09.2019 - 10.2021

Senior Project Co-ordinator

Hutchison Whampoa Property
06.2011 - 12.2023

Graduate Architect

P&T Architects and Engineers Limited
11.2008 - 07.2010

Graduate Architect

P&T Architects and Engineers Limited
10.2006 - 04.2011

Graduate Architect

P&T Architects and Engineers Limited
10.2006 - 10.2008

Graduate Architect

RMJM
01.2006 - 06.2006

Graduate Architect

Denton Corker Marshall Pty Ltd
02.2004 - 10.2005

Student Architect

Haskell Dick Architects
02.2003 - 10.2003

Bachelor of Architecture -

The University of Melbourne
01.2002 - 01.2003

Bachelor of Planning and Design - Architecture

The University of Melbourne
01.1998 - 01.2000

MacRobertson Girls High School - undefined

01.1994 - 01.1997
Yuan Yuan (Evelyn) Dai