Shuai (Aaron) Sun
Brighton
Summary
A dedicated building professional with strong experience across residential and commercial projects. Skilled in site and subcontractor management, contract administration, procurement, and project coordination. Recognized as a proactive problem solver with strong stakeholder communication and the ability to deliver projects safely, on time, and to a high standard.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Manager
Finney Construction
06.2024 - Current
- Supervise day-to-day site operations, subcontractors, and workers.
- Ensure site safety compliance through regular inspections.
- Provide buildability solutions to resolve on-site issues.
- Coordinate quoting, scheduling, and procurement with contractors.
- Liaise with clients, architects, and engineers on design changes and variations.
- Review drawings and specifications, identifying risks and improvements.
- Conduct material takeoffs and manage quality control to meet industry standards.
- Track and forecast project progress for office reporting.
- Key Projects:
- 41 Cole St, Brighton | $5M – Dual occupancy with basement, lift, pool, cinema & sauna.
- 73 Tennyson St, Elwood | $7M – 4-level apartment building, 6 large units, 1 basement carpark.
Contract Administrator
Good Constructions
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Managed subcontractor procurement, scopes, and claims.
- Prepared building permit applications and project documentation.
- Conducted tendering, estimating, and variation pricing.
- Drafted SWMS, purchase/work orders, extensions of time, and RFIs.
- Maintained progress reporting, cost tracking, and document control.
- Attended site inspections, assessed claims, and facilitated project meetings.
- Key Projects:
- Rivervue Retirement Village Flood Remediation | $4.8M – Refurbishment of 47 flood-affected units.
- Latrobe Retirement Village Community Centre Refurbishment | $3.5M – Cost-plus project requiring detailed trade pricing and client approvals.
Project Coordinator
Up Development Pty Ltd
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Coordinated projects from feasibility to completion, including budgeting, procurement, and reporting.
- Prepared tender submissions, feasibility studies, and early cost plans.
- Managed contracts, program scheduling (MS Project), and stakeholder relationships.
- Conducted site inspections, client walkthroughs, and quality control.
- Performed superintendent duties on commercial projects under AS4000 contract.
- Oversaw bookkeeping, budget forecasting, and cost analysis.
- Key Projects:
- Edel Apartments, Doncaster East | $8.3M – From early planning to completion.
- Beachfront Residence, Mentone | $2.2M – Luxury residential build.
- Auckland Residence, Bentleigh | $1.6M – High-end custom home.
- Various Refurbishments & Fitouts | $4M.
- The Ludstone, Hampton | $2.4M – Tendering & early cost planning.
- Premier Box Hill Apartments | $15M – Feasibility and design coordination.
- Hampton St Residence, Brighton | $4.5M – Feasibility & planning.
Education
Master of Construction Practice - Construction Management
Bond University
Gold Coast, QLDBachelor of Commerce - Finance & Economics
University of Melbourne
Parkville, VIC12.2017
Skills
- Site & Subcontractor Management
- Procurement & Contractor Negotiation
- Estimating, Quotation & Tendering
- Variations & Extension of Time Claims
- Project Scheduling (MS Project)
- Progress Reporting & Stage Claims
- OHS Compliance & Enforcement
- Project Coordination & Stakeholder Management
- Document Control & Cost Tracking
- Proficient in: MS Office, MS Project, Procore, Buildertrend, CoConstruct, Simpro
Timeline
Site Manager
Finney Construction
06.2024 - Current
Contract Administrator
Good Constructions
01.2023 - 05.2024
Project Coordinator
Up Development Pty Ltd
01.2019 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance & Economics
University of Melbourne
Master of Construction Practice - Construction Management
Bond University