TIM YU
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Phone: (+61) 422 660 652 | E-mail: yuding9891@gmail.com
Address: U3 / 15 Charles Street, Surrey Hills, Victoria 3127
Languages: English & Mandarin (Chinese)
Right-to-work: Permanent Residency (PR)
Registration: ARBV Registered Architect - No.: 800441
STRENGTH
• Architectural Expertise
My professional background equips me well with a comprehensive understanding of architectural requirements throughout the whole project period, enabling me to effectively address various potential issues in management tasks.
• Coordination
I have a good ability to coordinate effectively with consultants, engineers, contractors, clients, and other stakeholders enhances project smooth progression, and ultimately leading to the successful execution.
• Problem Solving
I enjoy the process of analysing and solving complex problems, and excel in breaking complex tasks into manageable parts and addressing them with strategic solutions.
• Project Management
With a solid foundation in architecture, I bring adept project management skills to the table. From project initiation to delivery, I excel in coordinating teams, managing budgets, and ensuring tasks timely completion while maintaining quality standards.
SKILLS
Project Management | Project Coordination | Quality Assurance and Control | Scheduling and Timeline | Safety and Regulatory Compliance | Risk Management | Architectural Design, Development & Documentation | Procurement | Tender Preparation | Contract Administration | Building Information Modeling (BIM) | ArchiCAD | Revit | Autodesk AutoCAD | Microsoft Project | PhotoShop | InDesign Rhino | Grasshopper | SketchUp | Lumion | Free Hand Sketch
EDUCATION
2014 Jul. - 2016 Aug.
The University of Melbourne | Melbourne, Australia
Major: Architecture | Degree: Master of Architecture
First Class Honours in Design Studio Subjects | Second Class Honours Division A overall 2008 Aug. - 2013 Jul. Guangxi University | Nanning, China
Major: Architecture | Degree: Bachelor of Engineering (Architectural Engineering)
AWARDS & PUBLICATIONS
2016 Dulux Colour Awards
2016 Exemplar Thesis Design of Melbourne School of Design (MSD), the University of Melbourne
2016 Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) Graduate Prize Candidate nominated by MSD
2018 Thesis Design quoted in article “Parallel Practices” and published by Architect Victoria
2018 Thesis Design quoted in article “Evidence and Speculation: Reimagining Approaches to Architecture and Research within the Paediatric Hospital” and published by Med Humanities
2018 Thesis Design quoted in article “Transdisciplinary Dreaming in the Design Studio: Architectural Education Meets the Affordances of a Modern University Campus” as an Educational Exemplar and published by MSD school magazine
PERSONAL PROFILE
As a Victorian Registered Architect with over 6 years of architectural experience, I am eager to steer my career into the project management field. I have been involved in complex and challenging projects with varying sizes, ranging from hundreds of thousands to approximately 100 million dollars. My expertise spans across all architectural design and construction stages in diverse sectors including Residential, Education, Legal Space, Student Centres, and Healthcare Facilities I bring a good attention to detail and a commitment to excellence, and I am ready to contribute effectively to successful project outcomes and furthering my professional growth in the field of Project Management.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2021 Oct. - Present Project Architect / Architect / Architectural Graduate Foreground Architecture (formerly FMSA Architecture ) | Melbourne, Australia
Major Responsibilities:
• Lead projects independently and work collaboratively in teams.
• Involved in all project development phases, including Sketch Design, Design Development,
• Contract Documentation, Tendering, and Contract Administration, etc.
• Manage project programs to ensure timely completion while meeting client expectations and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee drawings developed by colleagues and prepare final project documentation.
• Coordinate with sub-consultants to ensure seamless integration of consultant drawings.
• Organize and participate in project meetings with clients, contractors, and sub-consultants.
• Receive and evaluate contractors’ tender submissions with the project team.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure construction work is being built as planned.
• Manage contractors’ RFIs and variations.
• Review shop drawings.
• Undertake Value Management to ensure project costs stay within budget.
Major P rojects:
• Augustine Terrace 17-Unit Townhouse Development, Glenroy Project Architect & Team leader | Current Project
• New School Building, Birralee Primary School, Doncaster Key member of the project team | Current Project
• New School Building, Burwood East Special Development School, Burwood East Key member of the project team | Current Project
• William Copper Justice Centre Lv6-8 Relocation, Supreme Court of Victoria Key member of the project team | 2023 Completion
• 539-555 Swanston St Residential Tower Cladding Replacement, Carlton Project Architect & Team leader | 2023 Completion
• Foreground Architecture Studio, Carlton | Project team member | 2022 Completion
2018 Jul. - 2021 Oct. Architectural Graduate
Harmer Architecture | Melbourne, Australia
Major Responsibilities:
• Worked closely with other project team members to achieve successful project outcomes
• Coordinated sub-consultants with necessary drawings and documents
• Assisted in Developing construction drawings and related project documents
• Worked closely with builders to finalize shop drawings and construction details
• Attended regular project meetings, and prepared meeting agendas and minutes for the team
• Managed and maintained the project BIM files & models
• Maintained project files accurately, including contracts, drawings, and other related documents
Major Projects:
• Victoria Civil and Administrative Tribunal Refurbishment, Oakleigh | 2020 Completion
• Monash Peninsula Student Hub, Monash University Peninsula Campus | 2020 Completion
• New Student Accommodation, Maryborough District Health Service | 2023 Completion
• Plaza of Holy Angels Mausoleum, Fawkner Memorial Park, Fawkner | 2021 Completion
2016 Jul. - 2017 Oct. Architectural Graduate himmelzimmer (formerly Studio 505 ) | Melbourne, Australia
Major Projects:
• Fook Kuin Medical Centre, Sabah, Malaysia | Collaborated with Jit Architect
• 250 Spencer Street High-rise Tower Facade Development, Melbourne
TUTORING EXPERIENCE
2023 Nov. Reviewer of Foundation 2 Final Review
Studio 12 | Semester 2, 2023 | Monash Architecture | Monash University
2017 Sep. Guest Speaker
Thesis Studio 7 | Semester 2, 2017 | Melbourne School of Design | The University of Melbourne
2017 Aug. - 2018 Jul. Design Tut or
UniDesign Lab (A design tutoring institution for university students) | http://unidesignlab.com/
• Reviewed design work, and provided feedback and technical assistance to students