Hong MK

Experience

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  Straits Construction Singapore Pte Ltd

  Jul 1997 - Nov 2006

  Project Manager

  Started as an Engineer for site inspection and supervision of structure works for residential projects. Coordination with various consultants on drawings checking, discrepancies and managing the interfacing of various engineering works (architectural, structure, mechanical & electrical, plumbing & sanitary, ACMV, fire engineering, etc) Responsible for construction timeline tracking, construction works planning and sequence, project handover on time, and Defects Liability Period management.Responsible for working with Senior Management on sale galleries planning, compressive timeline construction, and marketing strategies and sale launch execution.Responsible for construction management of different projects: residential, office, URA conservation shophouses, religious and school projects with project values from SGD 10 MIL to SGD 100 MIL Show less

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  Singapore Land Limited

  Dec 2006 - Jul 2008

  Project Director

  Responsible for project management for a 174m super high-rise residential project in Cheng Du, China comprising contract sum CNY 350 milResponsible for setting up office in Cheng Du, and recruitment of staff to start the project.Responsible for design development, submission to authorities and getting approvals.Responsible for budget planning, and cost and contract management.Responsible for relationship development with local government and garnering support for project. Show less

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  Keppel Land

  Oct 2008 - Mar 2010

  Project Director

  Responsible for a township development in Wuxi, China comprising residential and commercial elements involving project contract sum of CNY 1 billion . Responsible for project management, leading a team of consultants for design developments, leading an in-house team of cost and contract staff for budgeting and construction cost management, and leading a team of construction managers and engineers for the execution of the project. Responsible for coordination with other functionalities like Finance, Sale & Marketing, Legal, Human Resource for implementation and execution of the project Responsible for liaison with China authorities to develop relationship and support for the project. Show less

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  Mapletree

  Mar 2010 - Dec 2016

  VP, Projects

  Project management experiences in mixed developments projects (residential, retail, offices, service apartments) for project contract sum ranging from CNY 100 mil to CNY 1 billionImplement project management activities involving project initiating, planning, executing, monitoring & controlling and closing. Responsible for project budget estimating, design development, cost & contract management, construction and delivery of projects for mixed developments, residential, retail, service apartment. Responsible for collaboration with other functional departments like finance, marketing, legal, human resources for project implementation and execution. Responsible for project initialization in new cities, establishing relations with local government and project team setup Show less

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  Mandai Park Development

  Jan 2017 - May 2017

  VP, Projects

  Manage a team of consultants and staff for project design development and coordination with various government agenciesResponsible for developing project timeline and ensure critical milestones are metResponsible for project budgeting and ensure design works are checked at various stages and within budgetingEngagement with external stakeholders (environmentalist) to ensure on measures actions for protection of nature reserve and wildlife during construction period

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  Home-based

  Jun 2017 - Sept 2017

  Caregiving work

  Perform care-giving duties to patients with epilepsy and stroke conditionsManage medications and dietary meals for patientsWork with the patients to participate in physio-therapy sessions and instil movitation towards health improvement and recoveryManage medical costs and financial sustainability

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  PGA Venture Group

  Oct 2017 - Mar 2020

  GM, Projects

  Lead and manage hospitality projects in China and Maldives for project sum ranging USD 40 mil to USD 100mil.Develop cost plan for project feasibilities studiesDevelop conceptual design plans with internal team for test-fit exercisesDevelop project timeline for presentation to EXCO committeeResponsible for fact-finding for project submission, permits and approvalResponsible for developing construction approach and methodology

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  Well & Able Pte Ltd

  Apr 2020 - Jun 2021

  Project Management Consultant

  Provide advice on Design & Build projects and develop cost plan and timeline for Clients Advise Clients on selection of consultants and contractors for project design, submission and constructionAssist Clients on project tender specifications and Forms of contract specifications ( SIA , REDAS)Advise Clients on procurement method of materialsAssist Clients to supervise project progress and quality assuarance and project delivery

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  ARA Asset Management

  Jul 2021 - Jun 2023

  Project Manager

  Lead and manage mutliple projects totalling to SGD 40 milManage and organise projects with a high level of professionalism and according to company policies, guidelines and legislationResponsible for preparing and presenting budgetsOptimizing planning and following up tool, driving improvement actions and share learnings and best practices with colleaguesFollowing-up on cost with suppliers to secure financial transparency, driving tender processess and contracts for projectsCoordinating design, execution and logistics for projectsResponsible for quarterly reporting to EXCO committee on projects progress, timeline and cost status Show less

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  Vimalakirti Buddhist Centre

  Jul 2023 - now

  Project Director

  Assist the Owner to manage the project for fast-track construction completion and attain project TOP by Dec 2023Assist the Owner to manage the Consultants on design issues and end-user requirementsAssist the Owner to manage contractors on site issues and resolutionsAssist the Owner to assess Contractors VO claims and validity according to signed Form of ContractsAssist the Owner to manage construction work sequences and authroities compliances

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  SHENNING INVESTMENTS PTE. LTD.

  Oct 2023 - now

  Project Director

  Assist Owner to manage an overseas luxury resort development in Hokkaido, Japan with a project value at USD 664 mil. Assist Owner to manage project timeline and construction methodologyAssist Owner to develop project cost plan and manage costsAssist Owner to collate project information and do presentation to InvestorsAssist Owner to formulate communication plan with stakeholders