Mike Zhu, MBA

Mike Zhu, MBA

Project Manager @ Chandos Construction

About

- 7+ years of progressive experience in managing ICI projects including ground up, TI, restoration & renovation. - 3 years interior/millwork production and design and PM experience - UBC Sauder MBA 25' - CAPM 18' - UBC BSC 16'

Country

Canada

City

Vancouver

Industry

Construction

Skill

Planning Budgeting & Forecasting, Schedule Control, Microsoft Project, Viewpoint, Assemble, Science, Microsoft Technologies, AutoCAD, VBA, Interpersonal Skill, Sawmill, Teamwork, Analysis, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Purchasing, Training, Forestry, Construction, Engineering

Experience

Chandos Construction

Project Manager

Chandos Construction

LinkedIn
2024-3 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Managed complex ICI projects across healthcare, aviation, recreation, hospitality and institutional sectors. • Led subcontracting process, including scope reviews, negotiation, risk allocation and contract execution. • Ensured project delivery aligned with contractual and financial targets through proactive risk mitigation. • Prepared project forecasts and earned revenue trend, and financial reports for leadership alignment. • Managed financial closeouts, including CO resolution, delay claims and liquidated damage negotiations. • Coordinated with field operation to ensure employee safety, key milestone tracking and successful closeout. • Supported the estimating team in developing phasing plans and tender schedules to secure lump-sum bids. • Built and maintained strong relationships with clients, consultants and trade partners.

Chandos Construction

Project Coordinator/Acting PM

Chandos Construction

LinkedIn
2021-7 - 2024-3 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Burnaby, BC

• Supported the Sr.PM and superintendent in managing site and office operations across all project phases. • Assisted in procurement, trade on-boarding, and preparing scope review, RFI, submittals and change orders. • Tracked project schedules, costs, and compliance documentation to maintain project controls. • Facilitated communication between internal teams, clients, consultants, and trades to maintain workflow. • Contributed to project handover by assisting with O&M manuals, warranty docs, and deficiency closeouts.

New City Contracting Ltd.

Project Manager

New City Contracting Ltd.

LinkedIn
2020-1 - 2021-4 · 1 yr 4 mos

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

- Recognize project scope and create work breakdown structure by defining activities, sequencing activities and estimating the duration of activities - Create and monitor project schedule by working with project planner and comparing the project progress with the schedule baseline - Conduct risk analysis by identifying overspent budget, existing/potential delay, quality issues and set up meetings with upper management to proactively minimize negative impacts - Provide prompt response and project progress update to client/consultant to ensure customer satisfaction - Seek out opportunities for additional work on project base scope and submit request for adding change orders - Prepare monthly progress payment claim and schedule of value report that will be submitted to consultant for review - Site meeting with superintendent and subtractors for general site meetings, quality inspections, quantity takeoffs and troubleshooting - Develop and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders

New City Contracting Ltd.

Project Coordinator

New City Contracting Ltd.

LinkedIn
2019-10 - 2020-1 · 4 mos

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

- Assist project manager and site superintendent for general site coordination and overall project control - Work with purchasing department to issue and monitor purchase orders for subcontractors and suppliers - Work with accountant/project planner to prepare and issue monthly invoices and schedule update - Review and approve trades' invoices and change request (potential change orders) - Assist with the technical review of detailed design plans (SD), contract documents and technical specifications

I Love Kitchens LTD.

Project Manager, Senior Design Consultant

I Love Kitchens LTD.

LinkedIn
2018-11 - 2019-10 · 1 yr

Richmond, British Columbia

- Assist (junior) designers in preparing project schedules and budgets estimates in all project phases - Monitor projects process in different stages, such as RFP, RFQ, change orders, budget and schedule tracking - Proactively take the appropriate corrective action in pursuit minimising any negative impact - Review, approve and track change orders and progress payments initiated by clients and contractors - Focus on building connections with local construction companies, individual builders and interior designers

I Love Kitchens LTD.

Design Consultant

I Love Kitchens LTD.

LinkedIn
2016-6 - 2018-11 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Richmond, British Columbia

- Generated CAD drawings based on new interior design packages or custom demands (renovation/staging) - Scheduled appointments with clients and provided indeed design revision based on the feedback - Supplied shop drawings so builders/site superintendent and coordinated with other building elements - Be responsible from securing a deposit to initiate the production to post-delivery customer service - Assist in plan and specification analysis in order to provide a clear interpretation of design for installation - Monitor field work and the project quality plan to ensure compliance with proper building standards

Viceroy Homes

Drafting Technician (Co-op)

Viceroy Homes

LinkedIn
2014-1 - 2014-4 · 4 mos

Port Hope

• Designed furniture structures and made raw drafts via CAD software • Gathered designing information from blue prints and sketched home package components • Guided by production manager and manufactured furniture based on those 3D modeling • Provided indeed description of blueprints in production line and supervised the manufacturing process • Made final quality control for home package components and checked dimensions and materials • Applied skills in using different CAD software and enhanced understanding of wood building constructions

Viceroy Homes

Sales Associate (Co-op)

Viceroy Homes

LinkedIn
2013-6 - 2013-8 · 3 mos

Port Hope, ON, Canada

• Joined in a two-week orientation program in Viceroy plant and learnt about the whole production line. • Closely analyzed whole sales workflow and firmly understood the responsibility of different departments • Created a two-day orientation program for the purpose of training retail sales representatives and dealers • Clearly communicated the process of securing an initial deposit, through to post delivery and follow up with a client as required by Viceroy • Worked with flooring and window manufacturing line supervisors and did quality tests for finished products • Updated training manuals to support the entire training session

Education

UBC Sauder School of Business

UBC Sauder School of Business

LinkedIn

Business Administration and Management, General

2023-1 - 2025-5 · 2 yrs 5 mos
The University of British Columbia

The University of British Columbia

LinkedIn

Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology

2012 - 2016 · 4 yrs
UBC Sauder School of Business

UBC Sauder School of Business

LinkedIn

Business/Commerce, General

2014 - 2016 · 2 yrs

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