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Cynthia Ho

New Westminster,BC

Summary

Relationship-driven project manager with over 13 years of on-field and off-field industrial experience. Industry experience include mining and metals; oil and gas; telecom; geotechnical; aerospace; and utilities. Committed to supporting teams with strong communications, mentorship, reporting, and quality deliverables. Proficient in data analysis-driven strategies and reporting for cost and resource-efficient approaches.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager

BC Hydro
04.2024 - Current
  • Portfolio Management of security deliverables for over 100 projects.
  • Build, manage and process improvement for security project delivery.
  • Led cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.

Project Manager (Consultant)

BC Hydro
02.2020 - Current
  • TM-0340 Various Sites - NERC VIP V7 Compliance (Burnaby, BC - $16.2 million).
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to manage project delivery of NERC security solutions for over 120 sites.
  • Site C Interim Protection (Fort ST. John, BC - $2.9mil+).
  • Build, manage, and developed an agile approach to security solutions for NERC protections during Site C Construction, integrating PSEC with on-site Site C Commissioning.
  • TM-0599 Various Sites BES Mitigation (Burnaby, BC - $0.3mil)
  • Defined, scoped, and am currently implementing a work package released Dec. 2023.

Scheduling/Project Management

YVR Airport
Richmond, BC
08.2019 - 01.2020
  • Performed business analysis on existing project management processes, and proposed new methodologies that are currently in execution.
  • Proposed and trained management on new scheduling methodologies and consulted on people management approaches.
  • Managed over 5 project schedules valued at over 30 million.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Project Controls

McMillen Jacobs Associates
Vancouver, BC
10.2017 - 07.2019
  • Supported and facilitated quality management and QA/QC process developing.
  • Supported U.S. teams in trouble shooting and data framing their cost management tools.
  • Championed continuous improvement initiatives within the organization to drive greater efficiency in project controls processes.

Project Coordinator

AFL Services
Surrey, BC
02.2017 - 09.2017
  • Built net new excel budget management systems to achieve progress reporting and transparency.
  • Set up Purchase Order/Change Order/Doc Control processes through excel and their tracking systems for all US projects.
  • Built strong relationships with vendors to solidify invoice processes on over $5 million dollars’ worth in projects in the United States.

Junior Project Manager

Archon Industries Inc.
Edmonton, AB
11.2014 - 05.2016
  • Coordinated cost and quality management for over 8 constructions projects, Canada-wide from Alberta to Quebec, and building cost and quality programs from scratch, valued at over $50 million.
  • Facilitated standardisation of processes to be audit-ready.
  • Consulted with several clients that led to process improvements, adjustments, and scope changes to fit the budget.

Field Cost Controls Analyst

Enbridge Inc.
Cold Lake, AB
05.2013 - 11.2014
  • Managed and analysed progress data alongside with project and construction manager to facilitate strategic construction management for over 65 million dollars’ worth of projects.
  • Facilitated change management in Contracts to meet scope and commercial terms.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify risks and implement effective mitigation strategies, living and working in on construction site.

Project Controls/Labour Relations/Document Controls

Bechtel Corporation
Kitimat, BC
06.2011 - 05.2013
  • Allocated cost codes and budgets of 3 contracts as an eTrack Coordinator, consisting of over 200 craftspeople.
  • Proficiency with database management systems, BPS and InfoWorks.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments, living and working on construction site.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Business Analytics

Deakin University
Melbourne, Australia
10-2023

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Social Medical Studies

McGill University
Montreal, Canada
06-2011

Skills

  • Project management
  • Project planning and development
  • Project scheduling
  • Team collaboration
  • Relationship building
  • Strategic planning
  • Stakeholder communications
  • Work flow planning
  • Cost control
  • Processes and procedures
  • Team bonding
  • Root-cause analysis

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Vietnamese
Elementary

Certification

  • Project Management Professional PMI Institute | January 2018
  • Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt) Certificate NAIT | May 2015
  • Project Leadership Certificate NAIT | May 2015

Interests

Travelling, Cooking, Baking, Planting, Reading, Painting, Music, Piano

Timeline

Project Manager

BC Hydro
04.2024 - Current

Project Manager (Consultant)

BC Hydro
02.2020 - Current

Scheduling/Project Management

YVR Airport
08.2019 - 01.2020

Project Controls

McMillen Jacobs Associates
10.2017 - 07.2019

Project Coordinator

AFL Services
02.2017 - 09.2017

Junior Project Manager

Archon Industries Inc.
11.2014 - 05.2016

Field Cost Controls Analyst

Enbridge Inc.
05.2013 - 11.2014

Project Controls/Labour Relations/Document Controls

Bechtel Corporation
06.2011 - 05.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Social Medical Studies

McGill University

Graduate Certificate - Business Analytics

Deakin University
Cynthia Ho