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Ling Xu

Clayton,VIC

Summary

Experienced Project Manager and Estimator with a background in managing complex production and POS display projects, now seeking to transition into construction industry. Proven ability to manage projects end-to-end—from initial quoting through to production, logistics, and final delivery—while coordinating cross-functional teams and external suppliers. My experience in managing production workflows and supplier coordination has equipped me with strong planning, cost control, and risk management capabilities highly transferable to the construction sector. Eager to apply my skills in a new context and contribute to efficient, high-quality project outcomes within a built environment.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Gush Global
11.2022 - Current
  • Lead end-to-end project management for retail display and prints, from client brief through to delivery and installation.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams including design, estimating, production, logistics and installation to ensure smooth project execution.
  • Communicate with offshore suppliers for more competitive pricing.
  • Develop and manage detailed project timelines, budgets, and scopes to meet client expectations and internal KPIs.
  • Oversee production schedules for custom POS units, ensuring materials, finishes, and construction methods align with specifications.
  • Conduct post-project reviews to capture learnings and identify process improvements.

Estimator

IVE Group
11.2021 - 11.2022
  • Prepare accurate cost estimates for custom POS (Point of Sale) displays across temporary, semi-permanent, and permanent formats.
  • Source pricing and lead times from suppliers for materials and outsourced components.
  • Participate in tender submissions, compiling comprehensive pricing and documentation within strict deadlines.

Estimator

Active Display Group
07.2019 - 11.2021
  • Providing budget estimates / detail quotes for hardware displays in the retail industry;
  • Estimating and project managing offshore jobs;
  • Participated actively on the factory floor with production manager & production team to get better
    understanding from quoting stage, to successful completion at production stage;
  • Managed to complete multiple simultaneous estimation projects with consistent on-time delivery;

Estimator

The Edge Glass & Stone
04.2018 - 06.2019
  • Preparing work to be accomplished by understanding and evaluating CAD drawings, setting priorities,
    gathering information and requirements
  • Preparing glass / mirror quotes by studying from previous jobs, identifying costs for every elevation
  • Communicating with offshore suppliers for large tender jobs

Education

Bachelor - Construction Management

Bond University
Gold Coast, QLD
10-2017

Skills

  • Project management and scheduling
  • Team collaboration
  • Advanced problem solving
  • Budgeting

Languages

English
Full Professional
Chinese
Native or Bilingual
Cantonese
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Project Manager

Gush Global
11.2022 - Current

Estimator

IVE Group
11.2021 - 11.2022

Estimator

Active Display Group
07.2019 - 11.2021

Estimator

The Edge Glass & Stone
04.2018 - 06.2019

Bachelor - Construction Management

Bond University
Ling Xu