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, Australia10-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Social Medical Studies
McGill University
Montreal, Canada06-2011
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