Fabien Rao

Project: CR208 Clementi Interchange Station for Cross Island Line (Contract Sum: $514 Million)

• Evaluation of tender proposals, reviewing design, specifications, cost proposal and strategize recommendations for tender award.
• Identified design gaps and critical issues
  affecting project schedule and cost-effectiveness through scrutinizing architectural plans, engineering designs, and cost breakdowns
• Optimized project work scope by adopting key engineering principles to efficiently utilizing station footprint with design alternatives to enhance the project's overall efficacy without compromising on the essential aspects of station design during advance engineering study.
• Collaborated with internal teams to establish project costs and schedule to achieve budgetary efficiency and ensure that cost estimates were realistic and reasonable to meet the schedule.
• Implemented adept design principles to reduce project costs and schedule by identifying and anticipating key concerns to ensure project remains cost-effective by eliminating abortive activities and meet with schedule.

Project: T302 - Founders' Memorial Station & Tunnels (Contract Sum: $240 million)

Successfully completed the construction of a cutting-edge, 20-meter deep MRT Station Box, seamlessly integrated with a 900-meter tunnel drive. This state-of-the-art project featured iconic design elements, aligning with the visionary Founders' Memorial development, showcasing innovative engineering solutions and meticulous coordination with multiple stakeholders to achieve excellence in execution.

Tender Evaluation and Contract Award: Reviewing design, specifications, cost proposal and strategize recommendations for tender award.

Project Initiation: Spearheaded the initiation of project, orchestrating site clearance procedures and developed plans for utility and traffic diversions, streamlining construction activities with precision.

Progress Tracking and Scheduling: Implemented program tracking and scheduling methods, ensuring the project's timely completion within budgetary constraints.

Design Optimization: Conducted in-depth design reviews of the state-of-the-art Station design and enhanced station construction workflow to align with project schedule and cost.

Claims Assessment: Assessed and evaluated claims with fairness and contractual adherence.

Design Review, Coordination & Completion: Managed a team of 17 M&E sub-contractors for station fit out. Collaboration with external agencies such as Gardens By the Bay, URA, NHB and BCA, optimizing resources, eliminating abortive activities and ensuring statutory compliance for the opening of the station.