Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Further Skills
Confereneces Participated
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Area of Expertise
Professional Membership
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Wilfred C Y Kwok

Hong Kong,Flat 4B, 33 Broadcast Drive

Summary

A proactive and dedicated project manager with proven record of delivering quality planning, design and development projects through multi-disciplinary international teams. Skilled at balancing budgets, improving efficiency and harnessing latest technologies during various development stages. Agile, positive, attentive to details, highly motivated to beat tight deadlines and resources constraints. Thrives on challenging working environments. Quick in developing new ideas and innovative solutions with an analytical and practical approach to complex issues. Seasoned leader with excellent interpersonal skills and credited for a collaborative communication approach. Strive to develop mutually beneficial relationships with internal and external partners. Able to communicate effectively and succinctly at all levels and enjoy being part of a successful and productive team Career Summary Company Position Department Remarks Airport Authority Hong Kong (Since 1993) Assistant General Manager, Design & Planning Senior Manager, Buildings & Infrastructure Senior Manager, Capital Works Property Development Technical Services Capital Works Since 2000 Current Post Qualifications and Experience Holder of a degree in Architecture with a MBA in Construction and Real Estate. An Authorized Person under the Buildings Ordinance. Well conversant with statutory regulations in both public infrastructure and private property developments. Ample experience in working with government officials in departments and bureaus, as well as liaising with stakeholders including user representatives, users with special needs, politicians and council members, environmental and/or special pressure groups to understand their requirements and to formulate win-win-win solutions without compromising the objectives of the projects. Responsible for planning, design, construction and fitting out of various airport facilities, ferry terminals, hotels, office towers, shopping arcades, logistics developments and special buildings in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Hangzhou and Zhuhai. Over 30 years' of post qualification experience in project management for complex mega scale infrastructure projects through managing multi-disciplinary teams including international consultants, workforces and contractors. Possessed extensive experience in developing business cases and feasibility studies for capital developments of different scale. Strong in presentation to senior officials and members of committees in board room environment. Leader of an in-house multi-disciplinary professional team comprising of architects, engineers (civil, structural & infrastructure), maintenance engineers, superintendents, BIM specialists, draughtsman, technical officers and supporting staffs. Currently supervising 3 franchisee projects [Premium Logistics Centre by Alibaba (330,000 m2 GFA), 11 Skies by New World (380,000m2) and Regala Hotel (1200 keys)], the development of AsiaWorld-Expo phase 2 [consisting of an indoor arena with over 20,000 seats], 2 design and construction projects [an E-commerce Transit Centre and the Sky City Footbridge Network System), plus several operation research and technical studies. A comprehensive development project of over 100 hectares of land with long term involvement from negotiation of land grant and zoning plan, idea formulation and objectives setting, soliciting approvals from Board and Government authorities, master planning and land parcels packaging, procurement strategy development, commercial negotiations with private sectors, infrastructure provisions, projects integrations and implementations. Forward-thinking Senior Manager adept at managing teams of over 70 consultants with 6 direct reports to accomplish challenging objectives. Imparts clear vision to guide cohesive, high-performing teams. Versatile Senior Manager specializing in building and infrastructure planning and design and skilled at planning, implementing and overseeing key improvements to drive business growth and efficiency. History of cultivating an open culture with free exchange of information. Pursuing new professional challenges with a growth-oriented company.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager

Capital Works Management Department
09.2018 - Current
  • Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
  • Spearhead multi billion large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
  • Developed proposals and presentations for internal and external audiences.
  • Evaluated hiring, firing, and promotions requests.
  • Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.
  • Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
  • Conducted performance evaluations, compensations and hiring to maintain appropriate staffing requirements.

Senior Manger

Technical Services Department
09.2010 - 08.2018
  • Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
  • Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
  • Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
  • Conducted performance evaluations, compensations and hiring to maintain appropriate staffing requirements.

Education

MBA - Construction and Real Estate

University of Reading
2021

Postgraduate Diploma - Project Management

University of Cambridge
1999

Bachelor of Architecture - Architecture

University of Hong Kong
01.1991

Bachelor of Arts - Architectural Studies

University of Hong Kong
1988

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Wah Yan College
1985

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Salesian School
1980

Skills

  • Manage large & complex project
  • Develop business case for novel project
  • Solicit project approval from Board Committee
  • Balance requirements of stakeholders
  • Team formation & development
  • Lead by example
  • Decision making through collaboration
  • Budget optimization
  • Application of latest technologies
  • Further Skills
  • IT Proficiency – MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, BIM 360, Navisworks Photoshop, Fusion 360
  • Collaborate Cross-Functionally
  • Database Design and Management
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Teambuilding

Accomplishments

  • CEO Awards for Excellence
  • Corporate Recognition Awards
  • Best Team Leader Award
  • Conferences Participated
  • (TRANSED) International Conference on Mobility & Transport for Elderly and Disabled Persons – Chairman of the panel session
  • AsiaRail International Congress
  • Passenger Terminal EXPO
  • Airport City Conference
  • Airport Summit Conference4
  • Staff Development and Welfare
  • Chairman of organization committee for airport management meeting – special assignment by CEO to organize off site business meetings for all senior management staffs
  • Voted by senior management as one of the most fruitful and interesting business meeting organized by internal staffs
  • Initiate and organize experience sharing sessions for team members for team building and to broaden their knowledge base
  • Staff Club Chairman
  • Organized numerous successful functions and activities with high participation rate

Affiliations

Member of the Hong Kong Institute of Architects Member of the Royal Institute of British Architects Registered Architect, Hong Kong Authorized Person (Architects)

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese)
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional Working

Further Skills

IT Proficiency: MS Word, Excel,      PowerPoint, AutoCAD, BIM 360, Navisworks, Photoshop, Fusion 360

Confereneces Participated

  

· (TRANSED) International Conference on Mobility & Transport for Elderly and Disabled Persons – Chairman of the panel session

· AsiaRail International Congress

· Passenger Terminal EXPO

· Airport City Conference

· Airport Summit Conference 4

Achievements

    

  • CEO Awards for Excellence
  • Corporate Recognition Awards
  • Best Team Leader Award

Area of Expertise

    

  • Manage large & complex projects
  • Develop business cases for novel projects
  • Solicit project approval from Board Committee
  • Balance requirements of stakeholders
  • Team formation & development
  • Decision-making through collaboration
  • Budget optimization
  • Application of latest technologies

Professional Membership

    

  • Member of the Hong Kong Institute of Architects
  • Member of the Royal Institute of British Architects
  • Registered Architect, Hong Kong
  • Authorized Person (Architects)

Timeline

Senior Manager

Capital Works Management Department
09.2018 - Current

Senior Manger

Technical Services Department
09.2010 - 08.2018

MBA - Construction and Real Estate

University of Reading

Postgraduate Diploma - Project Management

University of Cambridge

Bachelor of Architecture - Architecture

University of Hong Kong

Bachelor of Arts - Architectural Studies

University of Hong Kong

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Wah Yan College

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Salesian School
Wilfred C Y Kwok