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Wen Cong  Kong

Wen Cong Kong

Singapore,Singapore

Summary

An enthusiastic and passionate engineer with 8 years of experience in construction. With a proven track record at Gamuda, I excel in project management and team leadership, significantly reducing project timelines through meticulous planning and risk management. Skilled in construction management and health and safety compliance, I've successfully led diverse engineering projects, fostering professional growth among team members.

Experienced with managing multifaceted projects from inception to completion. Utilizes effective project management techniques to ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery. Track record of leveraging technical expertise to solve complex engineering challenges.

Project engineering professional with substantial experience in managing complex projects from inception to completion. Skilled in coordinating cross-functional teams, ensuring adherence to timelines, and maintaining high standards of quality. Expertise in project planning, resource allocation, and risk management. Known for effective problem-solving, adaptability to changing project requirements, and consistent delivery of results.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Engineer

Gamuda Berhad Singapore Branch
03.2023 - Current
  • Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
  • Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
  • Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
  • Developed detailed project plans to ensure timely completion and deliverables were met.
  • Identified risks and implemented mitigation strategies, minimizing potential issues during the project lifecycle.
  • Reduced project timelines with proactive planning and close monitoring of progress.
  • Optimized resource allocation by thorough planning and analysis, maximizing project profitability.

Utility Engineer

United Singapore Builders
05.2022 - 03.2023
  • Assigned as Utilities Engineer to oversee all aspect of utilities coordination related works under North South Corridor contract N109.
  • Study and determine the existing utilities, managing of all aspect of utilities coordination. (Utilities diversion route and supporting system)
  • Liaise and coordinate with utilities agencies and construction team for any kind of excavation, protection, or diversion of services.
  • To ensure zero damage of the existing utilities by updating/ disseminate all the latest information to all relevant parties prior to underground excavation works and full time site supervision.
  • To ensure compliance of LTA requirements for excavation works by appropriate implementation of Permit-To-Dig.
  • Coordinate with LTA relevant authorities such as ITSO, ITSC, BOPs, TM etc. for purpose of obtaining information and approvals.
  • To liaison with PUB for drainage construction, water pipe diversion and demolition.
  • Responsible for temporary traffic diversion scheme to suit construction progress
  • Coordination with LTA relevant authorities for purpose of obtaining information and approvals
  • Preparation of Traffic Management Plan (TMP) to facilitate road construction.

Project Engineer

Lum Chang Building Contractors
05.2021 - 05.2022
  • Assigned as PIC to oversee the Interim Transportation Hub (ITP) construction activities (foundation, demolition, RC, ERSS, steel structure, Archi works, road and drainage works)
  • Preparation of Material for approval in accordance with the authority's specifications
  • Coordinate with design and technical team and sub con to resolve drawing discrepancies, technical issues and value engineering proposal.
  • Prepare micro programmed for implementation at site and monitoring site progress to ensure timing completion.
  • Coordinates with stakeholder, sub-contractors for the works especially in the vicinity of existing building (Singapore Zoo)
  • As team main player to obtain TOP and RI for Interim Transportation Hub Phase 1&2 and hand over to client.
  • Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.

Senior Engineer

MMC GAMUDA KVMRT (T) SDN BHD
03.2017 - 04.2021
  • Involved in station site establishment work, demolition works, ground improvement (deep soil mixing, Jet grouting, Tam grouting) / temporary works, Diaphragm wall construction, secant bore pile, underground station excavation, RC works, ABWF and MEP works.
  • Check and ensure quality of works through conducting required testing such as concrete & reinforcement bar testing, welding test for steel structure works and coring test for ground treatment.
  • Monitor and ensure instrumentation and monitoring readings are comply to allowable limit and take necessary action when the reading breach the allowable level.
  • Prepare micro programmed for implementation at site and monitoring site progress to ensure timing completion.
  • Coordinates with sub-contractors/ vendors/ internal departments and monitor site manpower/ material/ equipment require to meet schedules.
  • Appointed as the Temporary Work Coordinator and involve in review of design calculation, site inspection and to ensure compliance of the temporary works procedure.
  • Ensure Quality, Safety, Health and Environment (QSHE) compliances at site according to company's policy and took part in internal and external audits (British Safety Council, SIRIM, Authority audit)
  • Exposed to various MRT underground station construction method i.e Bottom- up (open cut), Top-Down and Semi Top-Down
  • Coordinate with various parties to ensure timely completion for handing over of the system room in accordance contractual Key Access Date (KAD).
  • Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance in best practices and fostering professional growth opportunities.
  • Improved project efficiency by streamlining engineering processes and implementing innovative solutions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Construction Management

University Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Kampar, Perak, Malaysia
12-2016

Skills

  • Project management
  • Scheduling and planning
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Project estimation
  • Team collaboration and leadership
  • Construction management

Certification

  • WSQ - Manage Working-At-Height
  • WSQ - Workplace Formwork Supervisor
  • WSQ - Workplace Safety and Health Management in Construction Industry
  • RES - Registered Earthworks Supervisor
  • Temporary Works Coordinator (BS5975)

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Malay
Professional Working

Timeline

Project Engineer

Gamuda Berhad Singapore Branch
03.2023 - Current

Utility Engineer

United Singapore Builders
05.2022 - 03.2023

Project Engineer

Lum Chang Building Contractors
05.2021 - 05.2022

Senior Engineer

MMC GAMUDA KVMRT (T) SDN BHD
03.2017 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Science - Construction Management

University Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Wen Cong Kong