George Rao

Experience

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  National University of Singapore

  May 2010 - Aug 2010

  Research Assistant

  Participated in the National University of Singapore under the Undergraduate Summer Research Program, and successfully explored the preliminary feasibility of basalt fiber reinforced concrete and the acoustic monitoring of concrete members.- Designed concrete mixes that achieved being the best display of the effects of basalt fibers.- Organized lab setup for acoustic monitoring experiments, and replicated experiments of other institutes. - Developed a basic C program that succeeded in the elimination of noise from the acoustic test data. Show less

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  NANCHANG INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

  May 2011 - Sept 2011

  Structural Engineering Intern

  Responsible as assistant designer for structural design, and successfully calculated primary loads and drafted CAD drawings in accordance of senior designers.- Performed in the civil design group, a team that focuses on infrastructure and industrial projects- Expanded valuable understanding in structure designing methods and processes..

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  Suzhou Harmony Group

  May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Construction Site Intern

  Responsible as assistant project coordinator for construction management, and successfully conducted construction site health and safety reports.- Performed in the Harmony Star Project, a mix-use complex with gross floor area of 300,000 sq. meters. - Expanded valuable understanding in construction methods and processes.- Contributed to the successful translation of project website.- Responsible for a bi-weekly progress report for the duration of the internship.

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  Nadine international Inc.

  Oct 2013 - Jul 2014

  Consultant

  Responsible as junior consultant for conducting building audits and building condition assessments.- Conducted building condition assessments and restoration projects in accordance to OBC, NBC, ASHRAE and other industry standards- Expanded valuable understanding in building systems, and existing building operations.- Prepared replacement/repairs budget for building components and expenditure summary for five and thirty years plans.

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  WSP (Formally Halsall Associates)

  Jul 2014 - Sept 2015

  Project Associate

  • Responsible as project associate for building science and restoration studies. Performed building component studies of various elements such as roof, cladding, parking garage, etc. Prepared project specifications for various restoration projects.  Responsible for project monitoring in terms of construction inspection, budget and timeline projections.

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  The SK&A Group

  May 2016 - Oct 2018

  Engineer

  • Responsible as project engineer for managing building science and restoration projects. Performed building component studies of various elements including retrofit project schedules, quantity takeoffs, and estimation. Prepared project specifications for various restoration projects  Acted as the facade and waterproofing peer reviewer on new constructions. Worked with the architect to ensure a water-tight building that is both sustainable and cost-effective.  Responsible for project management in terms of bid review and solicitation, project scheduling and delivery, and cost and quality control. Maintained quality assurance during the construction phase by conducting regular field inspections to ensure that work has adhered to the project specifications. Show less

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  Cushman & Wakefield

  Oct 2018 - Sept 2020

  Senior Project Manager

  • Responsible as project manager for leading tenant improvement and interior fit-out projects with MNC clients: Microsoft, Sensitech, Capital Group, etc.• Acted as the Cushman & Wakefield local account lead for all Microsoft China Projects (Shanghai, Shenzhen, Beijing and Nanjing).• Managed interior fit-out and tenant improvement projects throughout the entire life-cycle (initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing), utilizing best project management practices and tools and coordinating all project stakeholder including RE&F, FM, and all consultants.• Develops project plan and manages through completion, including detailed budget, timing and scope; conducts budget reviews and cost analyses. Show less

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  CBRE Asia Pacific

  Sept 2020 - Jul 2023

  Associate Director, Project Delivery

  Specialized in overseeing the successful delivery of capital projects ranging from $5M to $120M for the Microsoft Account across the Asia Pacific region. Collaborate with project management partners to ensure consistent global project management practices and governance across all projects, from inception to completion.Responsible for the co-creation and development of project pipeline plans. Interface with CBRE Strategy, Transaction Management, Finance and Lease Admin teams. Support Strategy and Transaction teams with budget preparation during planning and funding phases. Facilitate seamless communication with key stakeholders at Microsoft and CBRE, ensuring alignment on project implementation among all involved parties.Drive client value by identifying efficiencies in ways of working and providing innovative solutions to better suit client’s needs. Show less