Xiaotong Chang
Honolulu
Summary
Professional project engineer with experience in managing multifaceted projects from inception to completion. Utilizes effective project management techniques to ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery. Track record of leveraging technical expertise to solve complex engineering challenges.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Engineer
Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company
04.2025 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to implement project plans and schedules effectively.
- Developed and maintained project documentation, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Coordinated project resources, optimizing utilization to meet timelines and budget constraints.
- Conducted risk assessments, identifying potential issues and implementing mitigation strategies.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to align project objectives with organizational goals and requirements.
- Provided technical expertise throughout all phases of the project, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications.
- Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
- Ensured quality control for all aspects of the project, reducing defects and rework.
- Developed detailed project plans to ensure timely completion and deliverables were met.
- Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
- Identified technical risks within managed projects.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration to achieve project goals.
- Reviewed contractor proposals to determine favorable partnerships for on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Recommended improvements for design, construction means and materials based on field or changing conditions.
- Evaluated change order requests in response to out-of-scope work activities.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure advantageous terms, contributing to cost savings.
- Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to facilitate quality and timely delivery of materials.
- Developed and implemented procedures to verify compliance with engineering standards.
- Conducted research to identify and evaluate new technologies and concepts.
Design Engineer
SSFM International
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance product designs and streamline engineering processes.
- Analyzed existing designs and identified areas for improvement, resulting in increased efficiency and cost savings.
- Managed project timelines and deliverables, ensuring adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Optimized existing designs, reducing production costs and enhancing overall performance.
- Streamlined the design process for increased efficiency by utilizing advanced CAD software tools.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines and maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
Project engineer
Nan. Inc
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Assigned tasks to personnel based on their skill sets and monitored progress to ensure timely completion.
- Developed project plans, budgets and timelines to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Managed resources such as equipment, materials, personnel and subcontractors to achieve project goals.
- Conducted risk assessments and created mitigation strategies for potential risks associated with projects.
- Provided technical advice and guidance on design concepts and construction methods.
- Reviewed blueprints, drawings and specifications for accuracy and completeness prior to construction commencement.
- Compiled reports detailing progress updates, budget information and other relevant data related to the assigned project.
- Verified compliance with applicable regulations throughout each phase of the project life cycle.
- Coordinated meetings with stakeholders including clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors and other parties involved in the project
Project Manager
Department of education, Facility Development
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers based on objectives and budget constraints.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Created and implemented processes to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
- Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
- Analyzed data from various sources such as surveys, interviews, focus groups. to inform decision-making related to projects.
Project Manager
JIT LLC
11.2018 - 07.2022
- Drafted reports summarizing progress made on projects for review by executive leadership team.
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.
- Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
- Implemented effective communication protocols between internal teams working on different aspects of a given project.
- Facilitated resolution of conflicts between team members when necessary.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Communicated effectively with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering -
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI05.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Engineering
Kapiolani Community College
Honolulu, HI05.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Science
Kapiolani Community College/University of HI Community Colleges
Honolulu, HI05-2021
Skills
- Contract compliance
- Change Orders
- Progress Documentation
- Project Scoping
- Blueprint Reading
- Proficient in Heavyjobs, Bluebeam, ACC, BIM 360, Procore, CMiC, Clearstory, Bixby, PYPE closeoutQuality Assurance
- Specification Review
- Corrective Action Planning
- Asset Management
- Productivity Tracking
- Subcontractor Oversight
- Safety-Minded
- Project forecasting
- Project management
- Quality control
- Construction management
- RFI Documentation
- Quality Control
- Cost management
- Field support
- Client relations
- Subcontracting management
- Job material ordering
- Purchasing and procurement
- Cross-functional team collaboration
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional
Timeline
Project Engineer
Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company
04.2025 - Current
Design Engineer
SSFM International
09.2024 - 02.2025
Project engineer
Nan. Inc
05.2024 - 09.2024
Project Manager
Department of education, Facility Development
03.2023 - 04.2024
Project Manager
JIT LLC
11.2018 - 07.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Engineering
Kapiolani Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Science
Kapiolani Community College/University of HI Community Colleges
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering -
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Professionalreferences
- Jesus Taisague, (670) 287-0494, Owner, JIT, LLC
- Denise Gibo, (808) 784-6200, DOE FDB PMS Public Works Manager
- William George, (808) 784-6200, DOE FDB PMS Project Manager
- Aaron Geonzon, (808) 784-6200, DOE FDB PMS Project Coordinator
- Jing Hu, (808) 784-6200, DOE FDB PMS Project Coordinator
- Mitchell Mizokani, (808) 630-1100 Nan.Inc Project Manager
- Matthew Kim, (808) 983-9621, SSFM International Lead Design Engineer