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SZE MAY FOO

SZE MAY FOO

NORTH LAKES,AUSTRALIA

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Perceptive Quantity Surveyor/Cost Manager offering 8+ years of experience in developing and managing project estimates by coordinating with colleagues and clients. Successful in devising bid proposals in line with client specifications and objectives through clear communication and attention to detail. Driven to minimize costs by continually comparing project costs to estimates and coordinating with leaders on cost-cutting methods.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Quantity Surveyor/ Cost Manager

Northcroft HK Ltd/ DFS Group Limited
07.2021 - 04.2023
  • Scope/ Responsibilities:

- Executed high level construction estimates, forecasting and cash flows and cost reporting

- Manage and prepare RFP (Request for Quotation) for consultants

- Manage and prepare detailed Fitting- Out Schedule of Rates / Quotation formats for tendering in which construction details, mock-ups, materials & finishes, insurance, and labor;

- Manage and prepare Schedule of Rates for tendering;

- Manage and handle call for tenders’ process and the contractors related questions;

- Coordinate with brands on budget planning, including managing purchase orders and invoices by Brands;

- Analyze bid returns and provide costs comparison and final recommendation;

- Manage and prepare conditions of tendering documents, contracts and agreements;

- Bind contract documents for signing by both parties;

- Track and manage project costs and cash flows against budget cost plan;

- Verify and control quotations and invoices from contractors and suppliers against SOR and drawings and certify invoices for payment on Coupa;

- Follow-up on payments and systematically inform related parties when the goods have been paid;

- Prepare monthly budget updates;

- Handle other duties as assigned by management;

  • Involved in following projects:

(i) Macau Londoner Store

(ii) Okinawa, Japan – International and Domestic Airport Stores

(iii) Okinawa, Japan – T-Galleria Store

(iv) North America – San Francisco International Airport Stores

(v) North America – JFK International Airport Stores

(vi) North America – Los Angeles International Airport Stores

(vii)North America - T- Galleria Store, Waikiki, Hawaii

(viii) South Asia - Ho Chi Minh International Airport Stores (ix) South Asia - Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport Stores

Store Planning Quantity Surveyor

Graff Diamonds Hong Kong Limited
01.2019 - 06.2021

- Gather and coordinate with architect team necessary drawings sets for tendering;

- Manage and prepare detailed Fitting- Out Schedule of Rates / Quotation formats for tendering in which construction details, mock-ups, materials & finishes, insurance, and labor;

- Manage and prepare Schedule of Rates for tendering;

- Manage and handle call for tenders’ process and contractors related questions;

- Analyze bid returns and provide costs comparison and final recommendation;

- Provide Letter of Award;

- Manage and prepare conditions of tendering documents, contracts and agreements;

- Negotiate payment terms with contractors;

- Review contracts and agreements with Graff legal departments when required

– Ensure contracts and agreements terms are in line with local regulations and laws (USA, Europe, Asia);

- Bind contract documents for signing by both parties;

- Update and control store planning construction CAPEX on a daily basis;

- Track and manage weekly project costs and cash flows against budget;

- Verify and control quotations and invoices from contractors and suppliers against SOR and drawings and certify invoices for payment;

- Follow-up on payments and systematically inform related parties when goods have been paid; estimated and analyze work performed to request payment from clients

- Prepare monthly budget updates;

- Handle other duties as assigned by management; - Coordinate showcases/fixtures and materials procured by Graff logistics

- Coordinate shipments with logistics department, store goods and material/sample vendors

- Coordinate, systematize and handle VM & packaging stock orders with vendors

  • Involved in following projects:

(i) Paris, France - St Honore Graff Diamonds Store, France

(ii) Paris, France - Ritz Hotel Graff Diamonds Store Expansion

(iii) New York, USA – Saks Fifth Avenue Graff Diamonds Store

(iv) Tokyo, Japan – Ginza Zoe Building Graff Diamonds Store

(v) Osaka, Japan – Hankyu, Umeda Graff Diamonds Store (vi) Tokyo, Japan – Isetan Graff Diamonds Store

Project Controller

Permasteelisa Hong Kong Limited
09.2017 - 12.2018
  • Job Scope/ Responsibilities:
    - Assist Asia Region’s Head of Project Control in terms of forecasting project’s budgets, cost allocations, risks and opportunities, cash flow, POC and project’s margin;
    - Maintain and follow-up on all monthly reporting related to group compliance (Order Book,SAP BW, Project Review etc.)
    - Managing forecast and reconciliation of budget within Intercompany of the group;
    - Challenging project team on financial aspects in respect of resources, materials,
    production and installation, intercompany etc.;
    - Monitoring variations and claims, sub-contractors and suppliers costs, cash flows, margin etc.
    - Coordinate with financial team to ensure consistency in forecasting project’s budget and regional reporting of project’s revenue.
  • Involved in following projects:
    - WKCDA Museum M+ and RDE Building at Museum M+
    - Taikoo Place Phase 2A Walkway
    - Nexxus Building Link Bridge

Quantity Surveyor

WT Partnership (HK) Limited
05.2015 - 09.2017
  • Performed measurements for structural and architectural works to prepare cost estimates for projects.
  • Estimated and analyzed work performed to request payment from clients.
  • Reviewed all consultant drawings and made recommendation to adjust site requirements.
  • Job Scope/ Responsibilities:
    - Assisting Team Leader and other teammates in estimating and taking-off quantities
    (structural and architectural plans);
    - Preparing Tender and Contract Documents, Bills of Quantities, Schedule of Rates;
    - Preparing Tender Analysis, Tender Reports, Financial Statements;
    - Assess Variation Orders and Progress Valuations;
    - Provide advice on contractual issues, Budget reconciliation;
  • Involved in following projects:
    Composite Building :

(i) 27-Storey Residential Tower which includes 1-Storey of Clubhouse and 1-Storey of Shop Offices (at Victory Avenue; Henderson Land Development)

Residential:

(i) 5 towers of 17-20-storey residential tower (at Borrett Road;
Bristow Investment Limited)
(ii) 27 nos. of 6-8 Storeys of low-rise residential towers, 3 nos. of 2-3 Storeys of low-rise non-domestic blocks, 2 nos. of recreational clubs and other auxiliary
facilities (at Clearwater Bay Road)
A&A Works:

(i) 2-Storey Residential house with 2-Storey basement floors (South Bay Road)
Fitting Out Works:

(i) Lok Wo Sha Sales Office and Show Flats (at 21/F IFC One)
(ii) Dragon Centre Show Flat

Project Executive

Unitech QS Consultancy Sdn Bhd
02.2014 - 04.2015
  • Graduate Member of Board of Quantity Surveying Malaysia (BQSM)
    ● Job Scope/ Responsibilities:
    - Assisting Senior Quantity Surveyor in estimating and taking-off quantities (structural and
    architectural plans);
    - Preparing Tender and Contract Documents, Bills of Quantities, Schedule of Rates;
    - Preparing Tender Reports and Claims.
    ● Involved in the following projects:
    Residential: (i) Terrace and Semi-Detached Houses,
    (ii) 9-Storey Low Cost Apartment,
    (iii) Condominium;
    Commercial: (i) AEON Taiping (Supermarket);
    Earthworks: (i) Fastrack (Race Track),
    (ii) Halaman Vivo Ipoh (Shop Houses and Offices),
    (iii) EcoSky KL,
    (iv) Kobay Palm Grove Langkawi (Residential), Kobay Land
    Sdn Bhd Lumut (Residential).
    ● Projects are based on the PAM 2006 Standard Form of Contract and Standard Method of
    Measurement 1 (Malaysian Board of Architect)

Industrial Trainee

Kuantibina Sdn. Bhd.
01.2012 - 06.2012
  • Worked closely with industrial professionals to expand upon acquired training with practical knowledge.
  • Supported team in industrial work completion, gaining experience in cross-functional positions and processes.
  • Job Scope/ Responsibilities:
    - Assisting Senior Quantity Surveyor in estimating and taking-off quantities (structural and
    architectural plans);
    - Preparing Elemental Cost Analysis (ECA);
    - Assist colleagues in Tender Tabulation as well as Bills of Quantities preparations.
  • Involved in following projects:
    Government Project:

(i) Telok Air Tawar Police Station;
Residential: (i) Method 123;
Residential/Commercial: (i) Moulmein Rise;
Commercial: (i) Cinema in Paragon Mall;
Hospitality: (i) St. Giles and Cititel Express Hotel.

  • Projects are based on PAM 2006 Standard Form Contract and Standard Method of
    Measurement 2 (Malaysian Board of Architect)

Education

Bachelor Of Quantity Surveying (Honours) - Science

Taylor’s University
Kuala Lumpur
2013

Cambridge A-Levels -

DISTED College
Penang
2008

Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) -

SMK Convent Pulau Tikus
Penang
2006

Skills

Language Skills:

  • English (Writing: Excellent; Speaking: Native)
  • Malay (Writing: Excellent, Speaking: Fluent)
  • Mandarin (Writing: -; Speaking: Fluent)
  • Cantonese (Writing: -; Speaking: Fluent)

Computer Skills:

  • Microsoft Words Advance
  • Microsoft Power Point Advance
  • Microsoft Excel Advance
  • Cost X Intermediate
  • Buildsoft Estimating Software Beginner
  • Autodesk DWG True View Intermediate
  • Bricscad Intermediate
  • Terramodel Intermediate
  • Glodon Beginner

Competency:

  • Quantity Take-Offs
  • Document Preparation
  • Status Updates
  • Project Records
  • Software Applications
  • Correspondence Writing
  • Interpret Blueprints
  • Commercial Projects
  • Project Strategy
  • Estimate Project Costs
  • Best Practices and Standards
  • Closing Procedures
  • Accurate Estimates
  • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
  • Proposal Coordination
  • Negotiation Leadership
  • Oversee Bidding
  • Compile Cost Data
  • Negotiate Contracts
  • Contract Support
  • Administrative Support
  • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Quantity Surveys
  • Financial Controls
  • Data Integrity
  • Bid Proposals
  • Estimating Ranges
  • Contractual Obligations
  • Sourcing Requirements
  • Prepare Documentation

Other Skills and Interests

  • Good presentation and management skills. Able to present at professional working standards.
  • Having the ability to work as part of a team or independently.
  • Ability to prioritize and plan effectively.
  • Eager to learn and willing to travel and accept challenges.
  • Self-motivated individual with an ability to withstand a pressured team and always
    ensuring confidentiality.
  • Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in various methods e.g. e-mails,
    letters and telephone.
  • Have a strong interest in various music instrument; completed Trinity College London practical
    piano Grade 7 in 2007 and Grade 7 music theory in 2008.
  • Completed Associated Board of Royal School of Music Grade 5 practical violin in 200

Reference

Available upon request

Availability

September 2023

Timeline

Senior Quantity Surveyor/ Cost Manager

Northcroft HK Ltd/ DFS Group Limited
07.2021 - 04.2023

Store Planning Quantity Surveyor

Graff Diamonds Hong Kong Limited
01.2019 - 06.2021

Project Controller

Permasteelisa Hong Kong Limited
09.2017 - 12.2018

Quantity Surveyor

WT Partnership (HK) Limited
05.2015 - 09.2017

Project Executive

Unitech QS Consultancy Sdn Bhd
02.2014 - 04.2015

Industrial Trainee

Kuantibina Sdn. Bhd.
01.2012 - 06.2012

Bachelor Of Quantity Surveying (Honours) - Science

Taylor’s University

Cambridge A-Levels -

DISTED College

Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) -

SMK Convent Pulau Tikus
SZE MAY FOO