Thomas Cheung
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Experienced architect with 25+ years in design and construction project management. Known for quality, compliance, on-time & budget-friendly delivery. I am an expert in optimizing processes and enhancing project efficiency across various project types, seeking leadership opportunities in a new organization where I can leverage my extensive knowledge and experience.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager/Project Architect duty & Responsib
IMC Architecture
Brooklyn, NY
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Led project managers/architects and designers to develop all drawing phases, from conceptual design to project closeout.
- Collaborated with the project architects/teams to ensure design integrity and compliance with zoning regulations, building codes, and ADA guidelines.
- Collaborated closely with clients to understand their requirements and preferences to translate them into actionable design strategies.
- Collaborated with contractors and regulatory authorities to ensure all necessary permits & approvals were obtained.
- Managed and coordinated various discipline design drawings with interior design, MEP & structural engineers.
- Managed RFPs & RFIs, reviewed and commented on shop drawings and project specifications.
- Conducted regular site visits/surveys/meetings and inspections to monitor construction progress, ensure compliance with accessibility requirements, resolve design issues, and monitor the overall quality of construction work.
- Developed and maintained project schedules, budgets, and quality control measures to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Coordinated with contractors, suppliers, and vendors to source materials, evaluate bids, and negotiate contracts.
- Prepared project status reports, progress updates, and design presentations to clients and upper management.
Senior Project Manager
IMC Architecture
Brooklyn, NY
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Managed school and residential/mixed-use projects.
- Projects: 50 Lawrence Avenue, Brooklyn, NY (School Project)
Project Architect
Yuen Design + Architecture PLLC
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Company Overview: (Consultant)
- Managed residential/mixed-use project.
- Assist in developing construction document drawings, including reviewing zoning, building code & ADA compliance.
- (Consultant)
- Project: 5722 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY – New Construction of 53 Units.
Project Manager
Gene Kaufman Architect PC
New York, NY
03.2019 - 01.2021
- Managed hotel projects.
- Projects: 150 West 48th Street, New York, NY – 1048 Room (Hilton Hotel)
Project Architect/Manager
Edge + Architecture, LLC
Bronx, NY
01.2017 - 02.2019
- Managed healthcare facility projects.
- Projects: The Holliswood Center, Queens, NY; The Williamsburg Dialysis, Brooklyn, NY
Senior Job Captain
Montroy Andersen DeMarco (Meltzer Architect)
New York, NY
08.2013 - 12.2016
- Managed residential/mixed-use and commercial projects.
- Projects: 20 East End Avenue, New York, NY – New Construction of 43 units, 141,803 sf; Soori High Line – 522 West 29th Street, New York, NY – New Construction of 27 units, 81,963 sf; Silver Star Motors-37-14 36th Street. LIC, Queens, NY – New MB Showrooms, Construction of 85 units; 822 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY – New Construction of 63 units, 63,535 sf.
- Led design coordination between architects and engineers for project alignment.
- Collaborated with team members to develop comprehensive construction documents.
- Managed project timelines and ensured adherence to client specifications.
- Reviewed plans for compliance with building codes and regulations.
- Mentored junior staff on architectural practices and project management techniques.
- Facilitated communication among stakeholders to resolve design conflicts promptly.
- Organized project files and documentation for efficient access and retrieval.
- Conducted site visits to assess construction progress and quality standards.
- Reviewed blueprints, building codes and specifications to determine work details and procedures.
- Assisted foreman and project manager to execute job layout plan.
- Maintained accurate records of all activities related to assigned projects.
- Attended weekly coordination meetings between owner, architect, contractor representatives.
- Performed site visits to inspect work in progress or investigate problems onsite.
- Worked with and professionals to finalize submittals.
- Checked all design drawings and documents for adherence to government and industry codes.
- Conducted initial site visits to identify pre-construction conditions.
- Produced design sketches for presentation to clients or architects.
- Coordinated delivery schedules with vendors and suppliers for materials needed onsite.
- Assisted project managers with contract administration duties such as budgeting, scheduling and tracking change orders.
- Evaluated mechanical, electrical and plumbing designs to assess compliance with architectural standards and designs.
- Prepared punch lists for contractors upon completion of work.
- Analyzed cost estimates against actual costs incurred during construction phase.
- Developed detailed construction documents and coordinated with consultants.
- Monitored compliance with safety regulations on job sites.
- Identified design discrepancies, errors and omissions in drawings.
- Organized permit applications, plan check comments and responded accordingly.
- Ensured quality control standards were met throughout all phases of a project.
- Conducted field measurements to verify existing conditions prior to beginning design process.
- Managed the production of shop drawings and submittals.
- Tracked subcontractor payments throughout duration of projects.
- Provided options to owners regarding different materials, colors and products to use.
- Provided support during bid processes including material take-offs, pricing reviews.
- Reviewed contractor's request for information responses.
- Participated in client meetings to discuss project progress and issues.
- Researched existing conditions, building codes and zoning regulations for projects.
- Coordinated with other disciplines to ensure accuracy of designs.
- Received and reviewed review comments, developed responses and coordinated solutions.
- Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Managed workers at various experience levels in construction and restoration projects.
- Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
- Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
- Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.
- Complied with federal and company regulations to maintain high level of job site safety.
- Communicated with suppliers and coordinated delivery of supplies to job sites.
- Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
- Tracked and reported units and labor hours prior to submission of timecards.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
- Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.
- Monitored equipment operation during extraction process to detect problems.
- Adjusted equipment to prepare for excavating and boring geological materials.
- Set up and took down drilling rig and equipment.
Project Architect
Meltzer Mandl Architects
New York, NY
03.2010 - 08.2013
- Managed residential/mixed-use projects.
- Projects: The Lafayette Apartments, New York, NY – New Construction of 115 units; 27 Albany Avenue, Brooklyn, NY – New Construction of 110 units; Cannon Place – Fort Independence, Bronx, NY – New Construction of 93 units; 160 East 22nd Street, New York, NY – New Construction of 81 units.
Project Architect
SLCE Architects, LLP.
New York, NY
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Managed residential/mixed-use high-end projects.
- Projects: Queens West 7, Brooklyn, New York - Construction of 395 rental units; 184 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, New York - Construction of 338 rental units; 250 North 10th Street, Brooklyn, New York - Construction of 207 rental units; Avalon Morningside Park, New York, New York – 19 Stories, 296 units.
Senior Project Manager
Danois Architects, P.C.
New York, NY
03.1996 - 12.2005
- Managed residential/mixed-use projects related to affordable housing development, renovation, and rehabilitation projects across NYC.
- Projects: Shabazz Gardens Condominiums, New York, NY - Construction of 55 condominium units; FCM/NEP, Brooklyn, NY - Gut rehabilitation of 132 units in 19 buildings in Bedford Stuyvesant; Julio Velez NRP Cluster, Brooklyn, NY - Gut rehabilitation of 82 units in 25 buildings in ENYUYC; NHS/NYCHA H.O.M.E., Queens, NY - Rehabilitation of 50, and moderate rehabilitation of 25 Homes; Laura B. Thomas NRP Cluster, New York, NY – Rehabilitation of 82 units in 7 buildings in Harlem.
Education
Certificate for completion - Construction Management Training Program
Turner Construction Company
01.2003
Bachelor of Architecture -
Pratt Institute
Brooklyn, New York01.1995
Skills
- Excellent design
- Project development
- Comprehensive knowledge of ADA
- NYC Zoning
- Building Code
- Proficient in AutoCAD
- Proficient in Adobe
- Proficient in SketchUp
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Strong time management skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects effectively
- Project management
- Building code compliance
- Design coordination
- Construction documentation
- Quality control
- Client relationship management
- Risk assessment
- Budget management
- Scheduling techniques
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
- Negotiation skills
- Conflict resolution
- Detail orientation
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Processes and procedures
- International business
- Building applications
- Budget development and adherence
- Project planning and development
- Software development lifecycle
- Baseline schedules creation
- Conflict management
- Budget administration
- Procedure development
- Vendor management
- SAN storage administrator
- Concrete estimation
- Commercial construction experience
- HVAC systems
- Agile methodology
- Project planning
- Building codes and regulations
- Stakeholder communications
- Strategic planning
- Coaching and mentoring
- Productivity improvement
- Project scheduling
- Meeting facilitation
- Project closure
- Client relations
- Risk management
- Scope management
- Technical support
- Change impact analysis
- Critical design review
- Document management
- Project regulations
References
References and Portfolio Furnished on Request
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Manager/Project Architect duty & Responsib
IMC Architecture
10.2023 - 06.2024
Senior Project Manager
IMC Architecture
10.2023 - 06.2024
Project Architect
Yuen Design + Architecture PLLC
03.2022 - 09.2023
Project Manager
Gene Kaufman Architect PC
03.2019 - 01.2021
Project Architect/Manager
Edge + Architecture, LLC
01.2017 - 02.2019
Senior Job Captain
Montroy Andersen DeMarco (Meltzer Architect)
08.2013 - 12.2016
Project Architect
Meltzer Mandl Architects
03.2010 - 08.2013
Project Architect
SLCE Architects, LLP.
01.2006 - 01.2009
Senior Project Manager
Danois Architects, P.C.
03.1996 - 12.2005
Certificate for completion - Construction Management Training Program
Turner Construction Company
Bachelor of Architecture -
Pratt Institute
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