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Minzhe Zou

Charlotte,North Carolina

Summary

Professional manager with significant expertise overseeing complex projects and ensuring timely delivery. Proven track record of building partnerships, navigating regulatory frameworks, and leading multicultural teams to successfully deliver projects on time and within budget. Eager to leverage hands-on expertise in greenfield site development and cross-border stakeholder management to expand SEMCORP's U.S. manufacturing presence. Passionate about bridging China's industrial expertise with American market dynamics to drive scalable growth and operational excellence.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager

China Construction America
10.2024 - Current

The Overlook Project

  • Directed construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
  • Spearheaded the buyout process during the early stages of projects, including soliciting bids, evaluating proposals, and negotiating contracts with subcontractors and suppliers to secure cost-effective and high-quality services.
  • Resolved on-site issues, including delays, material shortages, and design changes, to minimize disruptions and maintain project timelines.

Project Manager

China Construction America
10.2023 - 10.2024

SEMCORP 95,100 SF Coating Facility

  • Collaborated with design teams on value engineering efforts, optimizing budgetary constraints without compromising quality or aesthetics.
  • Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities. Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues.
  • Ensured safety compliance by conducting regular site inspections and implementing necessary corrective actions.
  • Acted as the primary point of contact for local jurisdictions and utility companies to secure necessary permits and services, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Assistant Project Manager

China Construction America
04.2021 - 10.2023

Sycamore at Christenbury Luxury Apartment

  • Planned, monitored and analyzed project costs to meet financial goals. Ensured project compliance with industry standards and regulations, mitigating potential legal issues.
  • Streamlined communication channels between project subcontractors, enhancing project coordination.

Preconstruction Coordinator

China Construction America
03.2022 - 04.2022

XCMG North America Manufacturing Plant

  • Prepared accurate cost breakdowns for clients, providing them with a clear understanding of expected expenses throughout the construction process.
  • Conducted land due diligence to assess legal, environmental, and zoning compliance for prospective developments.


Project Engineer

China Construction America
12.2018 - 04.2021

Langtree Village Luxury Apartment

  • Provided technical expertise throughout all phases of the project, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications.
  • Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.

Co-Founder, COO

Hans & Alice, Inc.
09.2015 - 12.2017
  • Analyzed sales trends, identifying opportunities for growth and proactively addressing underperforming categories or products.
  • Played an integral role in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.

Intern, Project Assistant

CSCEC Fifth Engineering Bureau Co., Ltd.
07.2014 - 08.2014
  • Responsible for structural analysis, design, documentation, detailing, drawing co-ordination, checking of design drawings, steel connection and shop drawing checking
  • Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.

Intern, Construction Coordinator

CSCEC Third Engineering Bureau Co., Ltd.
07.2013 - 08.2013
  • Developed and executed pre-construction milestones on project schedule.
  • Collaborated with architects and engineers for seamless integration of design specifications into construction plans.

Education

Master of Science - Construction Management

The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
05-2018

Bachelor of Science - Construction Management

The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
05-2015

Skills

  • Team Collaboration
  • Project Planning and Development
  • Customer Relations
  • Advanced Problem Solving
  • Project Scheduling
  • Purchasing and Procurement

Certification

  • OSHA 30-Hr Outreach Training for the Construction Industry
  • CPR/AED Certification


Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Project Manager

China Construction America
10.2024 - Current

Project Manager

China Construction America
10.2023 - 10.2024

Preconstruction Coordinator

China Construction America
03.2022 - 04.2022

Assistant Project Manager

China Construction America
04.2021 - 10.2023

Project Engineer

China Construction America
12.2018 - 04.2021

Co-Founder, COO

Hans & Alice, Inc.
09.2015 - 12.2017

Intern, Project Assistant

CSCEC Fifth Engineering Bureau Co., Ltd.
07.2014 - 08.2014

Intern, Construction Coordinator

CSCEC Third Engineering Bureau Co., Ltd.
07.2013 - 08.2013

Master of Science - Construction Management

The Ohio State University

Bachelor of Science - Construction Management

The Ohio State University
Minzhe Zou