Mike Koo

Project Manager

Singapore, Singapore19 yrs 5 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Over 15 years of project management experience.
  • Expert in client relations and stakeholder management.
  • Proficient in delivering quality fit-out projects.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Project Management expert in the Interior Design and Fit-out industry.

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Skills

Core Skills

Project ManagementClient Relations

Other Skills

Change RequestsFit-outFurnishingsFurnitureKey Account ManagementManagementLeadershipMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordModern FurnitureNegotiationPeople ManagementProblem Solving

About

More than 15 years of experience in project and client management. I am a Project Manager at Turner & Townsend. I have a Bachelor of Science in Management from University College Dublin, and I am proficient in client relations, defining requirements, and performing. In my current role, I manage projects, procuring resources efficiently, identifying and mitigating risks, releasing and analyzing tender packages, and maintaining clear communication with both clients and key stakeholders. I have worked in project management consultancy and interior fit-out roles, which have equipped me with unique skills and knowledge in delivering quality work, coordinating with contractors and suppliers, and understanding the workplace and market trends. I have also been an interior product specialist, with technical expertise and experience in furniture and other interior products, which adds value to my project management and negotiation skills. I am always open to adopt and adapt to new changes, and I believe in achieving the best outcomes for my clients and company.

Experience

Turner & townsend

Project Manager

Jan 2025Present · 1 yr 3 mos · Singapore · Hybrid

  • Transferred from CBRE
  • Project Management role for multiple Clients.
  • Procuring resources efficiently
  • Managing client stakeholder relationships and identify & meeting expectations
  • Releasing RFP / tender packages, analyze and generate of reports and recommendations
  • Identify risks and develop mitigation plan
  • Working with other consultants to deliver quality work
  • Maintain and keeping up good quality documentation and project coordination
  • Monitoring and analyzing progress, and making sure clear communication with both clients and key stakeholders.
  • Liaising with main vendors and sub-vendors
  • Manage change requests and escalating issues to Client when necessary
  • Provide cost governance and report to client
  • Track & ensure projects run within budget, on schedule, accuracy and high quality work
Change RequestsClient RelationsFit-outFurnishingsFurnitureKey Account Management+25

Cbre global workplace solutions (gws)

Project Manager

Sep 2021Dec 2024 · 3 yrs 3 mos · Singapore

  • Project Management role for Clients: Standard Chartered Bank, Shell Retail
  • Procuring resources efficiently
  • Managing client stakeholder relationships and identify & meeting expectations
  • Releasing RFP / tender packages, analyze and generate of reports and recommendations
  • Identify risks and develop mitigation plan
  • Working with other consultants to deliver quality work
  • Maintain and keeping up good quality documentation and project coordination
  • Monitoring and analyzing progress, and making sure clear communication with both clients and key stakeholders.
  • Liaising with main vendors and sub-vendors
  • Manage change requests and escalating issues to PM Lead / Client when necessary
  • Provide cost governance and report to client
  • Track & ensure projects run within budget, on schedule, accuracy and high quality work
Space PlanningModern FurnitureMicrosoft OfficeSystems FurnitureMicrosoft ExcelDefining Requirements+17

C&w services singapore

Project Manager

Jun 2021Aug 2021 · 2 mos · Singapore

  • Project Management for government projects.
  • Managing client stakeholder relationships and identify & meeting expectations
  • Working with other consultants to deliver quality work
  • Maintain and keeping up good quality documentation and project coordination
  • Liaising with main vendors and sub-vendors
  • Manage change requests and escalating issues to Team Lead / Client when necessary
  • Provide cost governance and report to client
Defining RequirementsClient RelationsSite InspectionsProblem SolvingFit-outChange Requests+3

Osca.

Project Manager

Jul 2020Apr 2021 · 9 mos · Singapore

  • Project Management for interior fit-out works, with on-site management.
  • Liaising, understanding and analyzing (on-site) construction works
  • Manage, maintain & improve client relationships and meeting expectations
  • Ensure project progress according to schedule
  • Identify risks and develop mitigation plan
  • Working with consultants to deliver quality work
  • Maintain and keeping up good quality documentation and project coordination
  • Site supervision, inspection and coordination
  • Communication with contractors and suppliers for schedule on works and deliveries
  • Analyze site situations & contractors’ deliverables to execute changes and improvement plans
  • Coordinate with contractors for sequence of work
  • Monitor and assessing works are progressing with quality and timely
Defining RequirementsClient RelationsSite InspectionsProblem SolvingFit-outPerforming+2

Colliers international

Assistant Project Manager

Oct 2019May 2020 · 7 mos · Singapore

  • Project Management Consultancy to client.
  • Procuring resources efficiently
  • Managing client stakeholder relationships and meeting expectations
  • Releasing RFP / tender packages, analyze and generate of reports and recommendations
  • To identify risks and develop mitigation plan.
  • Working with other consultants to deliver quality work
  • Maintain and keeping up good quality documentation and project coordination
  • To track and overlook the project progress.
  • Monitoring and analyzing progress, and making sure clear communication with both clients and key stakeholders.
  • Liaising with main vendors and sub-vendors
  • Manage change requests and escalating issues to Project Lead / Client when necessary
  • Provide cost governance and report to client.
  • To track and make sure projects are ran within budget, on schedule and high quality work & progress to be delivered.
Defining RequirementsClient RelationsSite InspectionsProblem SolvingFit-outChange Requests+3

Vanguard interiors

Senior Sales Manager (Project)

Oct 2017Sep 2019 · 1 yr 11 mos · Singapore

  • Consultant to clients for products & solutions and space planning.
  • Manage and oversee projects to ensure project deliverances, completion according to clients’ satisfaction.
  • Monitoring and assessing project progress
  • To understand client’s expectations and meet it.
  • Create new and maintain good relationships with clients
  • Contact and liaising with Direct Users, Interiors Designers, Architects, Contractors and Consultants
  • Organizing presentations
  • Seeking for new and recurring business opportunities and serving existing accounts
  • To capture and handle sales, to up-sell and cross-sell.
  • Handle tenders and enquires
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Suppliers & Contractors Negotiation
  • Cost Management and contract costing
  • Handling mock up, with different ideas and displays.
Defining RequirementsClient RelationsSite InspectionsProblem SolvingPerformingProject Management

D furniture (diethelm furniture)

Sales Manager (Project)

Jul 2016Sep 2017 · 1 yr 2 mos · 33A Tanjong Pager Road

  • DFurniture (formerly known as Diethelm Furniture) went through re-branding.
  • A consultant to clients for products, solutions and space planning.
  • Oversee project deliverables are met.
  • A good listener and to understand needs & requirements
  • Create new and maintain good relationships with stakeholders
  • Contact and liaising with Direct Users, Interior Designers, Architects, Contractors and Consultants
  • Organizing presentations
  • Seeking for new and continuity business opportunities and serving existing accounts
  • To promote company branding and background
  • To capture and handle sales, to up-sell and cross-sell.
  • Handle tenders and enquires
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Suppliers & Contractors Negotiation
  • Cost Management and contract costing
  • Handling mock up, with different ideas and displays.
Defining RequirementsClient RelationsSite InspectionsProblem SolvingPerformingProject Management

King living

Business Development

Aug 2015Jul 2016 · 11 mos · Singapore

  • I was employed as a pioneer member of the team.
  • King Living is an Australian company; branding their products as mid-high-end loose furniture.
  • Understanding different products
  • Handle product enquires
  • To promote company branding and background
  • Seeking for new business opportunities
  • Working with Interior Designers (Corporate, Commercial and Residential)
  • Handle Walk-in customers
  • To capture and handle sales, to up-sell and cross-sell.
  • Present products and demonstration to customers
  • Handle deliveries and installations
  • Receive and handle of queries and complains (if any)
Defining RequirementsClient RelationsProblem Solving

Dream interiors

Sales Manager (Project)

Jan 2013Jul 2015 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Singapore

  • I was moved into greater role and purpose, took the position of Team Leader. The team grew from 4 members to 11 members. The members consists of admin, project team, sales and sales support.
  • I was in-charge of the corporate furniture division operation. I had to ensure works were assigned and completed. This requires team, project and sales management.
  • The primary brand: Knoll (USA)
  • Manage and oversee of Project team operation & performance and Sales & Sales Support,
  • Manage and oversee projects to ensure project completion according to clients’ satisfaction.
  • To monitor the division sales records
  • To ensure projects are within the budget, schedule and accuracy
  • A consultant to clients for products & solutions and space planning.
  • Contact and liaising with Direct Users, Interiors Designers, Architects, Contractors and Consultants
  • Seeking for new and business continuity opportunities and serving existing accounts
  • Handle tenders and enquires
  • To handle logistics
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Suppliers & Contractors Negotiation
  • Handling mock up, with different ideas and displays.
Defining RequirementsClient RelationsProblem Solving

Vanguard interiors pte ltd

2 roles

Manager (Project & Planning)

Promoted

Apr 2008Dec 2012 · 4 yrs 8 mos · Singapore

  • Project Management, Team Management, People Management
  • To ensure tasks are assigned and completed on time and To ensure projects are within the budget, time frame and accuracy
  • Been a consultant to clients for products & solutions and space planning
  • Be a good listener and understand needs & requirements
  • Contact and liaising with Direct Users, Interiors Designers, Architects, Contractors and Consultants
  • To ensure on time deliveries and shipments
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Suppliers & Contractors Negotiation
  • Cost Management
  • Handling mock up, with different ideas and displays.
Defining RequirementsClient RelationsSite InspectionsProblem SolvingPerformingProject Management

Space Planner

Jun 2006Mar 2008 · 1 yr 9 mos · Singapore

  • Started as a junior position, Space Planner,
  • Project Management. Maintain existing accounts, space planning & project coordination, generate purchase orders and quotations. Propose products according to client needs.
Defining RequirementsClient RelationsSite InspectionsProblem Solving

Entree partnership pte ltd

Project Planner

Jan 2006May 2006 · 4 mos

  • Working in a project consultant firm, assisting to make sure projects are going on smoothly and according to plan.
  • I was involved in learning and experience about interior works and project management, for hotels and restaurants, involving project coordination, communicating with clients, consultants and contractors.
Defining RequirementsClient RelationsSite InspectionsProblem Solving

Alric engineering

Project Coordinator

Jul 2005Nov 2005 · 4 mos

  • Working in an electrical engineering company, not only the company working on electrical, it does interior works. I was involved in interior renovations in restaurants and factory, maintenance works for petrol stations.
  • Involving coordinating project works and making sure projects are proceed accordingly to plan and time. I had to liaise with clients, consultants and contractors.
Defining RequirementsClient RelationsSite InspectionsProblem SolvingFit-out

Education

University College Dublin

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) — Management

Jan 2007Jan 2009

Temasek Polytechnic

Diploma — Intelligent Building Technology

Jan 2002Jan 2005

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