John Poh Wei Kiang
Summary
Experienced professional and project leader with a proven track record of driving complex initiatives to successful completion. Highly skilled in team collaboration, delivering impactful solutions, and adapting to shifting needs. Adept at strategic planning, resource management, and effective stakeholder communication. Recognized for reliability and consistently delivering measurable results.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Director/Senior Assistant Director
MOH Holdings Ptd Ltd
06.2013 - Current
- Overall management of the planning, design and building of healthcare facilities of project value from $880M to $1.30B
- Formulate, implement and review project development strategy, planning and budget control
- Overall management of project consultants, contractors and stakeholders
- Represent HIPD in liaising with service providers, local authorities and government agencies
- Human resource planning and staff's professional development
Associate Director (Development Services)
National University of Singapore
10.2009 - 05.2013
- Development management – planning, design, tender, construction and handover
- Manage consultants and liaise with all relevant authorities for approval of projects
- Provide leadership to a team of 6 Project managers and monitor the professional development training needs of direct reports
- Mentor all direct reports and lead them to excel in their respective fields
- Played a key role in the successful completion of University Town Phase 1 in July 2011
- Successfully completed 2 Research Centres of Excellence in NUS for Quantum Technologies and Environmental Research within schedule and budget in 2010 and 2011
General Director – Riviera Cove JV LLC, Parc View JV LLC, Parc Villa JV LLC
Keppel Land International Limited
08.2007 - 08.2009
- Company Overview: These were joint venture companies set up by Keppel Land and its local Vietnamese partners for the development of luxury villas and prime condominiums with recreational facilities in District 9, HCMC
- Oversee all development, construction and interior fit-out works for the projects and sales galleries
- Responsible for overall project progress, cost and quality control and environmental health and sustainability
- Review and recommend appointment of consultants/contractors, including managing the process of negotiation and eventual award
- Oversee the overall coordination with authorities to obtain permits/approvals and project consultants on master planning and design development matters
- Formulate Project Marketing strategies jointly with Marketing team to achieve sales target
- Manage relations with local Joint Venture partners and lead in all Board of Management meetings
- Ensure the smooth handover of completed residential units to the owners and defects rectification
- Responsible for the overall profitability of all development projects
- These were joint venture companies set up by Keppel Land and its local Vietnamese partners for the development of luxury villas and prime condominiums with recreational facilities in District 9, HCMC
- Successfully set up Project Management System manual and Safety Management System for HCMC projects in 2008
- Successfully coordinated with consultants and local Vietnamese authorities to obtain approval of Master Plan and Project Approval for Riviera Cove, a 96-unit luxury gated villa development in Jun 09
- Successfully started the construction works on schedule for Riviera Cove in Jul 09
Senior Project Manager
Hill International
07.2005 - 07.2007
- Company Overview: Hill International was responsible for managing the design and construction of 1,400 luxury villas on 11 ‘fronds' with all related infrastructure on the iconic palm-shaped man-made island, Palm Jumeirah in Dubai
- Responsible for the design, construction and fit-out works of 650 luxury villas
- Review and recommend appointment of consultants/contractors, including managing the process of negotiation and eventual contract signing
- Direct, manage and monitor overall project schedule and budget, with regular project audits and tracking of project's progress and conduct project meetings
- Oversee the coordination with authorities on statutory compliance and project consultants on design development matters
- Oversee all areas of construction management, the handover of completed villas to the owners and defects rectification
- Hill International was responsible for managing the design and construction of 1,400 luxury villas on 11 ‘fronds' with all related infrastructure on the iconic palm-shaped man-made island, Palm Jumeirah in Dubai
- Successfully completed all the 400 villas under my charge on schedule, within budget and to the complete satisfaction of the Client
- Successfully handed over all completed villas to the buyers with only minor defects
- All owners were satisfied with the quality of workmanship and had given positive feedback to the developer, Nakheel
Assistant General Manager (Operations)
SembCorp Infrastructure (India) Ltd.
08.2003 - 07.2005
- Overall in-charge for all 9 projects in Mumbai (Total project value: approx
- USD300m)
- Direct, manage and monitor all project schedules and budgets, conduct regular project audits and project meetings
- Solely responsible for interacting with external agencies and clients to ensure that all owner's requirements are incorporated and to oversee preparation of monthly progress report and cash flow statements
- Provide technical and project management advice to project teams and oversee overall coordination with authorities and project consultants on design development matters (architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical works)
- Responsible for overall profitability and cash flow management of all projects under my charge
- Assist the President in business development and tendering activities to secure new projects
- Successfully expanded the Mumbai operations for SembCorp Infrastructure (India) and secured a total of 6 new projects in 2004 (Total project value: USD175m)
- Established a reputation in the Mumbai real estate industry for competent project and development management adopting best practices
- Successfully completed the Ciba Vision plant on schedule, within budget and up to the expectations of the Client
- No accidents or incidents occurred during the project period
Project Manager
Wee Hur Construction Pte Ltd.
11.2000 - 07.2003
- Overall in-charge of all site operations and design coordination
- Liaised with authorities for all statutory matters
- Liaised with project consultants on all technical matters
- Responsible for value engineering activities eg proposal of alternative construction methods which save time and labour and the use of alternative materials which are more cost effective
- Monitored site progress to ensure timely completion of contract
- Coordinated interior fit-out works for anchor tenants
- Responsible for training and guiding staff and subcontractors to excel in site work and to achieve high CONQUAS scores
- Successfully completed The Capricorn on schedule, within budget and up to the expectations of the Client
- This project was awarded the BCA Excellence Award in 2002 and was held up for special mention by the Client, Ascendas Land
Assistant Project Manager / Project Manager
Neo Corporation Pte Ltd.
02.1997 - 10.2000
- Overall project management tasks such as progress, budget, quality and safety control
- Design development, design refinement/value engineering, ensuring compliance to authority requirements and submission for authority approvals (for design & build projects)
- Prepared and presented alternative construction method and processes to consultants
- Carry out design and constructability reviews jointly with Technical Manager
- Ensured strict compliance to all quality standards (CONQUAS, ISO 9000 & 14000)
- Successfully completed this ground-breaking project on schedule, within budget and up to the expectations of the Client, the Housing Development Board
Assistant Trades Manager / Senior Project Engineer
Dragages et Travau Publics (seconded by VSL Singapore Pte Ltd)
03.1994 - 01.1997
- Monitored site progress to ensure timely completion of contract
- Carried out structural analysis for RC and Pre-stressing works using both computer software and hand calculations
- Carried out design for temporary works and structures for on-going projects
- Responsible for preparation of proposals as well as making technical presentations to consultants
- Worked closely with engineers, contractors and consultants on technical and contractual matters
- Coordinated interior fit-out works for anchor tenants
- Solely responsible for all aspects of contract administration
- Supervised the preparation and negotiation of all claims, variation orders and finalize accounts
Construction Engineer
VSL Singapore Pte Ltd
05.1992 - 02.1994
- Liaised with the main contractor and consultants on all site and technical matters e.g
- Proposing alternative construction sequence and method
- Responsible for planning with project specifications, company's quality standards and ISO procedures
Education
MSc - International Construction Management
Nanyang Technological University
01.2002
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil
National University of Singapore
01.1992
Skills
- Strategic Development Coordination
- Construction Oversight
- Contract Management
- Strategic Sourcing Management
- Organizational Development
- Talent Development
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Strong Relationship-Building Skills
- Team Leadership
- Written Communication Proficiency
- Individual Coaching
- Commitment to Others
Certification
- Member, Singapore Institute of Arbitrators, 2024
- Financial Management for Non-finance Managers, 2011
- NUS Senior Management Programme, 2010
- Passed BCA Green Mark Managers' Certification Course, 2009
- Construction Safety Course for Project Managers, 2002
Regionalexperience
- Singapore
- Dubai
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Mumbai, India
Areasofspecialization
- Development management of highly specialized healthcare/life sciences facilities, residential, commercial, industrial buildings and complex infrastructure works.
- Construction and contracts administration, procurement management
- Organization development – company structure and human resource development
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/29/67
- Nationality: Singaporean
- Marital Status: Married
Other Information
Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook)
03 months notice to be given to present employer
Timeline
Project Director/Senior Assistant Director
MOH Holdings Ptd Ltd
06.2013 - Current
Associate Director (Development Services)
National University of Singapore
10.2009 - 05.2013
General Director – Riviera Cove JV LLC, Parc View JV LLC, Parc Villa JV LLC
Keppel Land International Limited
08.2007 - 08.2009
Senior Project Manager
Hill International
07.2005 - 07.2007
Assistant General Manager (Operations)
SembCorp Infrastructure (India) Ltd.
08.2003 - 07.2005
Project Manager
Wee Hur Construction Pte Ltd.
11.2000 - 07.2003
Assistant Project Manager / Project Manager
Neo Corporation Pte Ltd.
02.1997 - 10.2000
Assistant Trades Manager / Senior Project Engineer
Dragages et Travau Publics (seconded by VSL Singapore Pte Ltd)
03.1994 - 01.1997
Construction Engineer
VSL Singapore Pte Ltd
05.1992 - 02.1994
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil
National University of Singapore
- Member, Singapore Institute of Arbitrators, 2024
- Financial Management for Non-finance Managers, 2011
- NUS Senior Management Programme, 2010
- Passed BCA Green Mark Managers' Certification Course, 2009
- Construction Safety Course for Project Managers, 2002
MSc - International Construction Management
Nanyang Technological University
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