Jiawei C.

Experience

• Founder Self-Established Design Studio · Full-time Jun 2024 – Present 2 yrs 3 mos Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China I independently founded my own design studio, which mainly undertakes full-case design and construction services for villas and high-rise residential buildings. We provide one-stop services covering the entire project lifecycle, from preliminary scheme design through to final completion acceptance. In the two years since the studio was established, I have delivered two complete design and construction projects.
• Land Development Manager LongAfter Investment & Development Group Co., Ltd. · Full-time Aug 2021 – May 2026 4 yrs 9 mos Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China - Primary Responsibilities:
  1. Technical Work: Lead post-maturation efforts for all urban renewal projects across the group, including:
  o Preparation and submission of unit delineation plans, real estate surveying and mapping, drafting of demolition compensation plans, evaluation of government (collective) comprehensive benefits, formulation of single-subject listing and bidding plans, preliminary research and regulatory plan adjustments, and preparation/ submission of "1+N" plans.
  o Providing technical support and guidance to the demolition team.
  2. Public Relations Coordination:
  o Coordinate with government agencies and village collectives on planning schemes to maximize corporate benefits within policy constraints.
  o Negotiate demolition compensation plans and balance benefit distribution between the government and collectives.
  3. Internal Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide technical expertise and strategic guidance.
  - Key Projects Involved:
  1. Liaobu Town Shangdi Village Commercial-Residential Renewal Project
  o Post-maturation phase; meeting requirements for listing and bidding, currently preparing for listing.
  2. Liaobu Town Kengkou Village Commercial-Residential Renewal Project
  o Post-maturation phase; unit delineation plan under review.
  3. Liaobu Town Yaole Village Commercial-Residential Renewal Project
  o Post-maturation phase; partial work advanced, but preliminary service provider qualification pending due to policy constraints.
  4. Zhongtang Town Weiliang Old Factory Site
  o Conducted preliminary feasibility studies and analysis.
  5. Dalingshan Town Xinzhou Old Factory Site
  o Conducted preliminary feasibility studies and analysis.
  6. Dalong Town Pingshan Village Old Village Redevelopment Project
  o Conducted preliminary feasibility studies and analysis.
  7. Other Projects: Supported preliminary investment evaluations and analyses for additional urban renewal initiatives.
• Land Development Director Dongguan Taicheng Investment Co., Ltd. · Full-time Apr 2017 – Aug 2021 4 yrs 4 mos Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China - Description:
  Dongguan Taicheng Investment Co., Ltd. specializes in primary land development and secondary project development.
  • Primary land development focuses on land maturation through urban renewal to meet the technical and regulatory requirements for secondary development.
  • Secondary development encompasses real estate development, construction, and the development of resettlement properties.
  - Primary Responsibilities:
  Given my background in design and design management, I serve as both Project Director of the Investment Expansion Division III and Design Management Department Manager. In my role as Design Management Department Manager, my core responsibilities include:
  1. Design Requirements & Execution
  o Translate the company’s strategic objectives for projects into actionable design specifications through detailed analysis.
  o Ensure strict implementation with design firms, balancing quality control, timeline adherence, and cost efficiency.
  2. External Coordination with Design Firms
  o Oversee collaboration with external partners, including:
   Planning and architectural design firms
   Landscape and interior design teams
   Other specialized design service providers
  3. Internal Cross-Department Collaboration
  o Facilitate communication and problem-solving across internal departments, such as:
   Cost Control Department (budget alignment)
   On-site Engineering Management Department
  (construction feasibility)
   Finance Department (resource allocation)
  o Address challenges throughout the project lifecycle to ensure seamless execution.
  - Key Projects Involved:
  1. Niushan Community Old Factory Renovation Project, Dongcheng Subdistrict, Donggaun
  2. Farm Community Old Village Redevelopment Project, Dalingshan Town, Dongguan
  3. Shijing Community Resettlement Housing, Dongcheng Subdistrict, Dongguan
  4. Niushan Zhongwuwei Village Resettlement Housing, Dongcheng Subdistrict, Dongguan
• Project Architect Dongguan Huajian Property Investment Co., Ltd. · Full-time Jan 2010 – Apr 2017 7 yrs 3 mos Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China - Description:
  Project Architect, primarily responsible for architectural design management in project development, mainly for managing two investment and development projects in Australia and one project in Dongguan: 502 Albert St. and 424 St Kilda Rd. in Melbourne, and Kaida Technology Design Center in Dongguan.
• Architect Guangdong Walford Engineering Design Co., Ltd. · Full-time Mar 2006 – Jan 2010 3 yrs 10 mos Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China Primary Responsibilities:
  1. Architectural Design for Domestic Projects: Lead the architectural design process for domestic projects, ensuring alignment with technical standards, regulatory requirements, and client objectives.
  2. Collaboration with International Architectural Firms: Partner with overseas architectural firms to jointly undertake design work for domestic projects, facilitating cross-cultural communication and integration of global best practices.