Kelvin Tong

Project Manager at Dick & Fritsche Design Group (DFDG Architecture)
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Tempe, Arizona, United States, US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Chinese (Cantonese) Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Chinese (Mandarin) Limited working proficiency

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Experience

    • United States
    • Architecture and Planning
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Project Manager
      • Jul 2018 - Present

    • Job Captain
      • Mar 2015 - Jul 2018

      Proficient in Revit, set up office template and standards, creating families, detail components, workset, design options, schedules, model/detail groups, and more. Use Revit to develop drawings through all phases of design. Experience on Multi-family Housing, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Proficient in Revit, set up office template and standards, creating families, detail components, workset, design options, schedules, model/detail groups, and more. Use Revit to develop drawings through all phases of design. Experience on Multi-family Housing, Assisted Living and Memory Care.

    • Project Manager
      • Oct 2014 - Jan 2015

      Production various of projects, including residential, tenant improvement and new construction by using Revit 15. Excellent customer service to the clients by providing updated project status and follow up emails.Attend consultants and clients meeting. Experience on Self-Certify projects and Electronic Plan Review (EPR) process at City of Phoenix Production various of projects, including residential, tenant improvement and new construction by using Revit 15. Excellent customer service to the clients by providing updated project status and follow up emails.Attend consultants and clients meeting. Experience on Self-Certify projects and Electronic Plan Review (EPR) process at City of Phoenix

    • United States
    • Architecture and Planning
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Project Manager
      • Feb 2013 - Oct 2014

      Programming to Construction Administration on Compadre Academy Project, From programming to construction in just 4 monthsSD to CD on Heritage Academy Projects in just 6 weeksSubmittal logs, RFI, ASI, ASKSet up REVIT/BIM standards and give training to current and new employeesPossesses leadership and mentorship skills Ability to multi task and set priorities during the construction phaseSetup tasks for Junior Designers and CAD/BIM operators Programming to Construction Administration on Compadre Academy Project, From programming to construction in just 4 monthsSD to CD on Heritage Academy Projects in just 6 weeksSubmittal logs, RFI, ASI, ASKSet up REVIT/BIM standards and give training to current and new employeesPossesses leadership and mentorship skills Ability to multi task and set priorities during the construction phaseSetup tasks for Junior Designers and CAD/BIM operators

    • United Kingdom
    • Design Services
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Job Captain
      • Mar 2012 - Feb 2013

      Responsible for developing projects through all phases of designDirecting a project team and coordinating multiple constituencies throughout all phases of project developmentBIM and CAD CoordinatorDetail Oriented and problem solvingPossesses leadership and mentorship skillsAbility to multi task and set prioritiesExperience in project includes restaurants, food courts, and retails. Responsible for developing projects through all phases of designDirecting a project team and coordinating multiple constituencies throughout all phases of project developmentBIM and CAD CoordinatorDetail Oriented and problem solvingPossesses leadership and mentorship skillsAbility to multi task and set prioritiesExperience in project includes restaurants, food courts, and retails.

    • United States
    • Civil Engineering
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Architecture Designer II
      • Mar 2005 - Oct 2010

      Ability to design and develop design concept on both Architecture and InteriorKnowledge of building codes, regulations and ADA requirementsDevelop project work plan from Schematic Design to Construction AdministrationAbility to produce a complete set of Construction Documents and a bid set for biddersGood understanding of schedules and deadlinesProvide alternate solution / design concepts to meet project budgetProvide in-house training and orientation to new Entry-Level DesignersAttend kickoff meetings and weekly clients and consultant’s meeting/conference callsAttend bi-weekly on-site meeting with contractors, clients and superintendentsPrepare meeting minutes and following up action itemsCoordinate Architecture design with other Architects / Engineers design disciplinesKnowledge of MPE, Structure, Civil and Landscape documents and drawingsReview project Specifications and shop drawingsResearch Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment & Finishes to integrate overall designKnowledge of construction materials and methodsDetail Oriented and problem solvingKnowledge of Documents control Ability to review, response and issue ASI’s and RFI’sPick up redlines and revisions from City comments / In-house QAQCAbility to do building survey and plan auditsField verify building and site condition, includes As-BuildExperience in Master Site Plan, Test-Fit and Space PlanningKnowledge of BOMA area calculationPossesses leadership and mentorship skillsExperience in position of Job Captain, Project Architect and CADD coordinatorReport directly to Project Manager / Project LeaderAble to work with 50 Designers and 100 consultants in a large international projectGood management skillsExperience in project includes Student Recreation Center, Branch Banks, Higher Education, Library, Tenant Improvement, Courts, Hospitality, Office building and Laboratory Project size from $500,000 to $700 millions

    • Architecture Intern
      • Nov 2004 - Mar 2005

      Knowledge of building codes, regulations and ADA requirementsCoordinate Architecture design with other Architects / Engineers design disciplinesDevelop a set of Construction Documents Experience in project includes Higher EducationExperience in position of Project & CADD coordinatorReport directly to Project Manager / Job Captain Knowledge of building codes, regulations and ADA requirementsCoordinate Architecture design with other Architects / Engineers design disciplinesDevelop a set of Construction Documents Experience in project includes Higher EducationExperience in position of Project & CADD coordinatorReport directly to Project Manager / Job Captain

    • Architecture Intern
      • Oct 2001 - Nov 2004

      Knowledge of building codes, regulations and ADA requirementsDevelop a set of Construction DocumentsCoordinate Architecture design with other Architects / Engineers design disciplinesExperience in position of Project & CADD coordinatorProject SupportsField verify building and site condition, includes As-BuildTenant ImprovementSpace PlanningKnowledge of Leasing Plans (Usable Area and Rentable Area)Knowledge of BOMA area calculationKnowledge of Color board, Material Board and Presentation drawingsKnowledge of City submittals and picks up city comments Experience in project includes High-End Residence, Branch Banks, Tenant Improvement, Healthcare, and MarinaExperience in Master Site Plan, Commercial and Residential projectsReport directly to Project Manager / Project Leader

Education

  • Arizona State University
    BSD, Architecture
    1995 - 2001
  • Phoenix College
    Architecture
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