Zhaohuan Qiu

High-Volume Project Management: Spearheaded end-to-end renovation and construction projects for major franchisee brands, including Taco Bell, KFC, and New York Fries, ensuring seamless delivery from client brief to final handover. Strategic Estimating & Analysis: Developed comprehensive project estimates for upcoming builds; maintained a 75% "Notice of Award" success rate through precise cost analysis and competitive bidding strategies. Procurement & Value Engineering: Managed full-cycle procurement and construction material logistics. Conducted rigorous research into material alternatives to optimize budget without compromising brand standards. Remote Site Supervision: Provided oversight and quality control for remote construction sites, including KFC and ICBK locations in Vancouver, BC, ensuring compliance with provincial codes and design specifications. Data-Driven Insights: Systematically analyzed major client databases from a construction perspective to identify trends, improve workflow efficiency, and forecast future project demands. Leadership & Mentorship: Facilitated specialized training for estimators and junior staff, focusing on the nuances of franchisee-specific construction costs, site details, and brand-standard requirements..

Multi-Site Project Orchestration: Led end-to-end coordination for KFC renovation projects across the GTA and Southern Ontario (Scarborough, Hamilton, Brampton, Waterloo, and Mississauga). Stakeholder Management: Acted as the primary liaison between clients, architects, engineers, General Contractors, and municipal inspectors to ensure all subtrades remained aligned with project timelines and brand specifications. Diversified Cost Estimation: Prepared and reviewed detailed construction estimates and tender packages for a high-profile portfolio, including Under Armour, Swiss Chalet, Burger King, New York Fries, and Harvey’s. Financial & Technical Analysis: Conducted specialized estimation for niche commercial projects like Kiokii (Retail) and Meritrust Financial Group (Office/Professional), ensuring budgetary accuracy and risk mitigation. Strategic Planning & Logistics: Drafted comprehensive construction schedules (Gantt charts) and managed material procurement to prevent site delays and optimize resource allocation. Field Supervision: Provided on-site leadership for residential projects, ensuring quality control, adherence to safety protocols, and strict compliance with building codes. Performance Reporting: Delivered consistent project milestone reports to executive leadership, tracking progress against budgets and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Strategic Market Expansion: Successfully relocated to Vancouver, BC to spearhead the firm’s regional expansion, including the organizational setup and operational launch of a new strategic cooperation branch. Flagship Project Leadership: Directed site supervision and end-to-end project management for SoulFoods Group’s inaugural 2025 Vancouver project, establishing the brand’s footprint in a new provincial market. High-Security Commercial Renovation: Orchestrated the full-unit renovation of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) Vancouver branch, managing specialized requirements for high-security financial environments. Regional Cost Estimation: Developed and reviewed competitive project estimates for major QSR brands, including KFC and Burger King, tailored to the British Columbia labor and material market. Cross-Functional Team Building: Managed the recruitment and coordination of local subtrades and vendors to build a reliable supply chain for the new Vancouver operations. Regulatory Compliance: Navigated BC building codes and municipal permitting processes to ensure all inaugural projects met local regulatory standards on schedule.

Architecture and Cruise Design Assistant

Architectural Assistant

Ancient building surveying and mapping