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Certification
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Tianyi Xun

Chicago,IL

Summary

Cost Estimator at Rider Levett Bucknall Chicago.
Northwestern University Master in Project Management.
6 years of education in construction-related fields and 4 years+ of experience working for multiple real estate companies/general contractors.
Successfully managed 6 integrated construction projects including MUD, commercial residential, and green building design projects from the preconstruction phase to the operation phase.

Provided unbiased cost-estimating services on successful projects throughout various phases of development, i.e. Bally's Casino Chicago, Metra Elevator Modernization, Springfield Transportation Center, Central Hearing Facility.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cost Estimator

Rider Levett Bucknall
03.2023 - Current
  • Prepared over 15 construction-related estimate reports, cost plans, and cost strategies for Multifamily/Warehouse/Retail/Hotel/Casino projects in the greater Chicago area over $30m.
  • Analyzed and calculated field measurements, survey plans, and plot plans to create proposals and process work orders.
  • Compiled and managed RLB North America Quarterly Cost Report, completed 2023 Chicago Crane Index.
  • Conducted site visits and provided recommendations of cost efficiencies and scope viabilities for developers and GC representatives.

Assistant Investment Manager

China Aoyuan Property Group Ltd.
08.2020 - 02.2021
  • Researched land supply and more than 80 vacant land transactions in 2020. Prepared 6 documents calculating key investment factors, to inform the investment team of potential financial and operational risks and opportunities.
  • Developed 10+ Market Research Reports, Investment Projections, and Investment Decision Reports with more than $2 million in total.
  • Acquired a commercial residential project in Hefei, creating a total value of over $6 million for the regional company.
  • Conducted the Investment Report and Investment Estimation Table, as well as research on the Cash Flow Return and Inventory De-composition Cycle of projects.

Assistant Project Manager

Junjian Real Estate Development Co., Ltd
04.2020 - 10.2020
  • Closely collaborated with project members to identify and quickly address problems, coped with general contractors in managing Change Orders as well as Construction Drawing Inspection.
  • Audited progress payment and on-site work volume estimating for the landscape, finishing, and civil construction sectors of a residential project.
  • Thoroughly verified material payment orders and audit reports with a total amount of over $5 million for the workload (materials and machinery combined). AutoCAD and Revit were used.
  • Prepared Bidding Portfolio for the commercial decoration part of Meishan Poly Plaza, which eventually won the bid saving more than $50k.
  • Conducted construction budget preparation for landscape, MEP, and concrete sectors in a residential project with a total amount of over $3 million.
  • Hosted bidding meeting with more than $10 million for bidding part, coped with general contractor and sub-contractors.

Project Estimator

Greentown China Property Group Ltd.
04.2019 - 09.2019
  • Conducted budgets and estimates of landscape and greening works for the model display area of Lot BH-2019-05 during the pre-construction phase, involving a total construction volume of more than $200k.
  • Prepared Guaranteed Maximum Price for subcontractor open-bidding, mainly installation projects of MEP and landscape planting sectors for residential products.
  • Analyzed and calculated field measurements, survey plans, and plot plans to create proposals and process work orders. Managed Change Orders requests by general contractors.
  • Inspected budget review of Lot BH-2018-03 using AutoCAD and Naviswork, and prepared construction budget for finishing and landscaping works with a total amount of more than $2 million
  • Communicated with builders and contractors on residential and commercial projects to deliver site updates to customers.

Green Building Engineer

Anhui Provincial Architectural R&D Institute Ltd.
01.2019 - 03.2019
  • Designed a rainwater/stormwater runoff and HVAC recycling system in the middle school design program which eventually helped the project to get LEED gold certification.
  • Conducted sustainability research and feasibility study using Naviswork and Green 360 to enable green building design of more than 10 projects.
  • Conducted project cost estimation using AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit. Interpreted MEP blueprints and schematics to perform installations or repairs.

Education

Master of Science - Project Management

Northwestern University
Chicago, IL
12.2022

Bachelor of Science - Construction Cost

Chongqing University
Chongqing, China
06.2020

Skills

  • Assistant Project Manager Experience (Procurement, Scheduling, Inspection, Estimating, Bidding)
  • Construction Management Tools (Procore, MS Project)
  • Estimating Tools (ROSS, AutoCAD, Revit, OST)
  • Green Building Design Tools (Naviswork, Bluebeam)
  • Computer & Coding Tools (Python, @Risk, C, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Power BI

Accomplishments

  • The Application of BIM Technology in the M&E Engineering of High-rise Buildings, Theory and Innovation
  • A Quiet and Energy Efficient Industrial Dust Cleanser Design, Application No.:201920235272.8

Certification

  • SCIOB - Student Member of Charted Institute of Buildings
  • 4th Winner of the 2019 CIOB Global Student Challenge
  • Best Group in Global Innovation Program, Cambridge University


Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Cantonese)
Professional Working
Japanese
Limited Working

Hobbies

  • Speech (Won first prizes in speech competitions).
  • Innovation with state-of-the-art technologies (Developed an RFID system to manage vehicle labels via Internet-of-Things).
  • Snowboarding, Soccer, Billiards, Climbing, Playing guitar, etc.

Timeline

Cost Estimator

Rider Levett Bucknall
03.2023 - Current

Assistant Investment Manager

China Aoyuan Property Group Ltd.
08.2020 - 02.2021

Assistant Project Manager

Junjian Real Estate Development Co., Ltd
04.2020 - 10.2020

Project Estimator

Greentown China Property Group Ltd.
04.2019 - 09.2019

Green Building Engineer

Anhui Provincial Architectural R&D Institute Ltd.
01.2019 - 03.2019

Master of Science - Project Management

Northwestern University

Bachelor of Science - Construction Cost

Chongqing University

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