Paul YF MAK
MCIOB
Hong Kong
Summary
Experienced professional manager with solid experience in general management with a track record of driving operational efficiency and implementing company strategy. Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with departments and implement initiatives that enhanced efficiency and productivity. Proficient in cost control, financial analysis, and stakeholder engagement. Recognized for reliability and a strong focus on delivering measurable results.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
2011
2011
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Deputy General Manager (Cost Control & Q.S.)
T.O.P Contracting Limited
11.2023 - Current
- Developed and executed annual business plans, resulting in consistent revenue growth.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining focus on meeting key milestones.
- Fostered and promoted cooperative and harmonious working climate conducive to maximum employee morale, productivity, and effectiveness.
- Collaborated with department heads to establish goals and work plans.
- Streamlined operations by identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements.
- Employed best practices and management controls to provide superior service to internal and external customers.
- Coordinated efforts between departments for seamless execution of projects, increasing overall success rates.
- Oversaw departmental budgeting, ensuring financial sustainability and responsible resource allocation.
- Achieved cost savings through strategic negotiation with vendors and suppliers.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing ongoing coaching and mentoring to staff members.
- Administered operating budget, approved expenditures and implemented budgetary adjustments.
- Participated in planning process to achieve corporate objectives.
Senior QS Manager
Far East Consortium International Limited
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Company Overview: Property Development
- Website: https://www.fecil.com.hk/
- Overseeing the commercial strategy of contracts for Hong Kong/UK projects and providing recommendations to senior management
- Preparing and reviewing construction budgets for different projects
- Providing contractual, financial, and commercial advice to project directors
- Collaborating with the Finance Department to provide updated financial reports and cashflow forecasts
- Reviewing and advising on claims issues, as well as implementing preventive measures to minimize future contractual claims
Assistant General Manager (Investment and Cost Control)
Henderson Land Development Company Limited
08.2012 - 09.2021
- Company Overview: Property Development
- Website: https://www.hld.com/en/about/businesshk_pdevelopment.shtml
- Reviewed and recommended the co-chairman approving the company expenses such as sales & marketing costs, consultancy fees, construction costs, handover & pre-management costs
- Undertook the financial appraisal for the group’s investment property portfolios in HK
- Planned the future projects with utilizing the in-house resources and balanced the workload of in-house MC
- Provided advice on the construction cost and delivered cost controlling service after budget approval
- Audited the returned tenders / tenderer lists and provided recommendation for top management approval / disapproval
- Reviewed and advised on claims & E.O.T
- Provided comments on conditions and terms to avoid / minimize future contractual claims
- Developed and implemented new operational procedures for tendering, streamlining tender selection criteria and time frames
- Led the QS consultant to prepare a special conditions of contract for Henderson Land projects
- Modified and enhanced the in-house cost control software to match with the revised cost control requirements
Project Manager
CC Land Holdings Ltd.
01.2008 - 08.2012
- Company Overview: Property Development
- Website: http://www.ccland.com.hk/en/DevelopmentProperties.php
- Conducted feasibility studies and financial analyses in development appraisal for top management to review
- Managed the land portfolio of company
- Prepared the cost plan and budget for the projects
- Provided service in budgetary control, cost controlling and monitoring
- Conducted the project auditing
Assistant Project Manager (Cost Planning)
The Link Management Ltd.
05.2007 - 01.2008
- Company Overview: Real Estate Investment Trust Manager (The Link Reit)
- Website: https://www.linkreit.com/en/our-business/
- Dealt with financial and contractual issues for the projects
- Approved the pre-qualification of tenderers
- Reviewed the cost-effectiveness in using material/products (Value Engineering)
- Conducted the project auditing
- Reviewed and recommended the procedures and workflow inter-department
Quantity Surveyor
Sun Hung Kai Property Ltd.
07.2003 - 04.2007
- Company Overview: Properties Developer
- Website: https://www.shkp.com/en-US
- Responsible for auditing the returned tender documents from Subletting and Purchasing Sections
- Estimated project cost from Quantity Surveying Section
- Reviewed the recommendations from Project Manager and SHK Engineer for specialist tenders
- Prepared independent reports to Chairman
- Responsible for systems auditing, revision of company procedures, settlement of disputes via mediation or negotiation
Quantity Surveyor
Sanfield (Management) Ltd.
07.1998 - 07.2003
- Company Overview: Main Contractor
- Subsidiary of SHKP Group
- Prepared cost plan based on the preliminary design for chairman office to approve
- Provided instant or the soonest advice to project team for the cost implication on the proposed design scheme
- Participated in a development from pre-contract to post contract stage
- Responsible to prepare project budget, subletting, purchasing and NSC tender documents
- Main Contractor
- Subsidiary of SHKP Group
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Frank & Vargeson (HK) Ltd.
08.1995 - 07.1998
- Company Overview: Consultant Quantity Surveyor
- Involved in projects for both public and private sectors in Hong Kong, and projects in Macau and PRC
- Responsible for a Design and Built project in 1997
- Consultant Quantity Surveyor
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Investment Management
Hong Kong University (SPACE)
MA - Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
City University of Hong Kong
BSc (Hon) - Quantity Surveying
University of Northumbria at Newcastle
Higher Diploma - Building
City University of Hong Kong
Skills
- English
- Mandarin
- Cantonese
- Strategic planning
- P&L management
- Operations management
- Project planning
- Budget analysis
- Cost analysis and savings
- Contract negotiations
- Economic analysis
- Motivation
Availabilitynotice
2 Months’ notice
Personal Information
Gender: Male
Personal Qualifications
Member (MCIOB), The Chartered Institute of Building, 2005
Timeline
Deputy General Manager (Cost Control & Q.S.)
T.O.P Contracting Limited
11.2023 - Current
Senior QS Manager
Far East Consortium International Limited
12.2022 - 08.2023
Assistant General Manager (Investment and Cost Control)
Henderson Land Development Company Limited
08.2012 - 09.2021
Project Manager
CC Land Holdings Ltd.
01.2008 - 08.2012
Assistant Project Manager (Cost Planning)
The Link Management Ltd.
05.2007 - 01.2008
Quantity Surveyor
Sun Hung Kai Property Ltd.
07.2003 - 04.2007
Quantity Surveyor
Sanfield (Management) Ltd.
07.1998 - 07.2003
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Frank & Vargeson (HK) Ltd.
08.1995 - 07.1998
MA - Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
City University of Hong Kong
BSc (Hon) - Quantity Surveying
University of Northumbria at Newcastle
Higher Diploma - Building
City University of Hong Kong
Postgraduate Diploma - Investment Management
Hong Kong University (SPACE)
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