Cheng (John) ZHENG
Ryde,Australia
Summary
Contract Manager at SLD Building & Construction Pty Ltd with extensive experience in contract negotiation and project execution. Proven ability to manage high-value projects while optimizing team performance and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction. Expertise in procurement and cost control enhances project efficiency and milestone achievement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Manager
SLD Building & Construction Pty Ltd (Hill Street Construction Pty Ltd)
07.2022 - Current
- Achievements:
- 60-64 Hills Street Gosford NSW 2250 (70 units apartment project)
- 30-32 Pinnacle Street Miranda NSW (52 units apartment project)
- Draft, analyse, negotiate and agree contracts.
- Serve as a single point of contact during contract negotiations.
- Manage record-keeping of communication, documentation and contracts.
- Obtain input from internal subject matter experts regarding pricing, commercial requirements and constraints, and delivery timelines.
- Resolve contract-related issues, externally and internally.
- Manage the contract’s end, including renewals, cancellations and renegotiations.
- Provide updates to internal stakeholders.
- Act as a point of escalation during the life of the contract.
Project Manager
SLD Building & Construction Pty Ltd (Hill Street Construction Pty Ltd)
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Achievements:
- 23-27 Paton Street Merrylands West NSW 2160 (65 units apartment + 3 commercial units project)
- 51-53 Glencoe Street Sutherland NSW 2232 (23 units apartment project)
- 1-5 Rickard Road South Hurstville NSW (14 townhouses project)
- 160 Kingsway Woolooware NSW (11 townhouses project)
- 669-671 Old Princes Highway Sutherland NSW 2232 (22 units apartment project)
- Hiring and managing the project team.
- Managing project progress and delegating tasks as required.
- Leading project planning meetings.
- Taking responsibility for project milestone delivery.
- Signing off on contracts.
- Supervising project documentation.
- Coordinating tender response process.
- Documenting, managing and reporting risks.
- Preparing and delivering reports to senior leaders.
- Optimising processes and team productivity.
Contract Administrator
Hill Street Construction Pty Ltd
07.2016 - 07.2020
- Achievements:
- 66-70 Hills Street Gosford NSW 2250 (48 units apartment project)
- 48 Dwyer Avenue Little Bay NSW 2036 (Duplex project)
- 56 Mawson Parade Chifley NSW 2036 (Duplex project)
- 14 Alkoo Avenue Little Bay NSW 2036 (Duplex project)
- 14 Kain Avenue Matraville NSW 2036 (Duplex project)
- 393 Bunnerong Road Maroubra NSW 2035 (Duplex project)
- 395 Bunnerong Road Maroubra NSW 2035 (Duplex Project)
- 27 Hambly Street Botany NSW 2019 (Duplex project)
- 396A Penhurst Street Chatswood NSW 2067 (Duplex project)
- Collaborate with the office and site management team to set up head contracts and develop detailed construction cost budgets.
- Review construction documents, interpret plans, and prepare comprehensive Scopes of Work for trade contractors.
- Manage tendering and contract letting processes.
- Administer contracts, including processing claims, variations, extensions of time (EOT), and final accounts.
- Perform quantity take-offs using tools such as Bluebeam, Excel for budgeting and procurement purposes.
- Prepare periodic cost control reports, including CTD (Cost to Date), CTC (Cost to Complete), and procurement status updates.
- Monitor subcontractor performance and manage documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure timely payment processing as per the Security of Payment Act (SOP) and issue payment schedules.
- Maintain organised and compliant project records and documentation.
Project Co-ordinator
JYB Engineering Pty Ltd
04.2015 - 06.2016
- Achievements:
- Lifestyle Manor Stage 2 The Residences (Subcontract project value about 1.3 Millions)
- Bupa Seaforth Aged Care Facility
- Harbord Public School New Facilities
- Attend client meetings and assist with determination of project requirements;
- Assist the project manager and site manager in the drafting and issuance of project proposals, tenders, budgets, cash flows and preliminary schedules;
- Prepare project organization;
- Track the progress and quality of work being performed by design disciplines/trades;
- Effectively and accurately communicate relevant project information to the client and project team;
- Ensure clients’ needs are met in a timely and cost effective manner;
- Review field inspection reports from Consultants throughout the lifecycle of the project;
- Issue Contracts, Letters of Intent, Purchase Orders, etc;
- Assist the project manager in the review of Contractor quotations to ensure that only fair and reasonable pricing is recommended for approval;
- Prepare substantial completion certificates and ensure all required project close out documents are obtained;
- Keep the Project Manager (PM) and others informed about project status and issues that may impact client relations;
- Communicate ideas for improving company processes with a positive and constructive attitude, and for developing this attitude in others
Internship
Fern Form Construction Pty Ltd
12.2014 - 03.2015
- Achievements:
- Morbay Public School (win the project worth $1.1 Millions)
- Homebush Bay Bridge
- Assist in the production of timely and accurate estimates associated documents in submitting tenders and quote;
- Assist in the maintenance of registers of all estimates and follow up progress of submission;
- Assist in the preparation and reporting of all variation works which includes change to scope of works, site conditions, delays;
- Assist in the monitoring of the progress of work of all current projects;
- Assist in replying to correspondence, answering phone calls and taking down message received from clients
- Assist in the preparation of Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS).
Assistant
Zhejiang Huayue Architectural Design Consultant Co.ltd
11.2012 - 02.2014
- Maintain office organization by filing samples and project paperwork. Assist with AutoCAD drawings, client budgeting and schedules.
Construction site supervisor assistant
DongFeng Construction Engineering Company
11.2011 - 02.2012
- Identify, investigate, and document and report potential environmental and safety problems to the site supervisor. Monitor job progress and costs, and provide regular progress reporting to management. Assist site supervisor record data on the construction site.
Education
Masters of Engineering Science -
University of New South Wales
01.2014
Bachelor of Civil Engineering -
University of New South Wales
01.2012
High School Certificates -
Taylors College
Sydney01.2008
Skills
- Project management and budgeting
- Team coordination and leadership
- Problem solving and quality assurance
- Procurement and contract management
- Cost control and pricing strategies
- Documentation and stakeholder communication
- Time management and multitasking
References
References available upon request.
Hobbies and Interests
Travel, swimming, taekwondo, gym, music, movies.
Timeline
Contract Manager
SLD Building & Construction Pty Ltd (Hill Street Construction Pty Ltd)
07.2022 - Current
Project Manager
SLD Building & Construction Pty Ltd (Hill Street Construction Pty Ltd)
07.2020 - 07.2022
Contract Administrator
Hill Street Construction Pty Ltd
07.2016 - 07.2020
Project Co-ordinator
JYB Engineering Pty Ltd
04.2015 - 06.2016
Internship
Fern Form Construction Pty Ltd
12.2014 - 03.2015
Assistant
Zhejiang Huayue Architectural Design Consultant Co.ltd
11.2012 - 02.2014
Construction site supervisor assistant
DongFeng Construction Engineering Company
11.2011 - 02.2012
Masters of Engineering Science -
University of New South Wales
Bachelor of Civil Engineering -
University of New South Wales
High School Certificates -
Taylors College
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