Erina Huang

• To identify and pursue new business opportunities in property and land development
• To develop and implement business development strategies to expand the client base
• To build and maintain robust relationships with clients, thoroughly understanding their needs and ensuring satisfaction
• To oversee the entire development process, from project inception to completion
• To collaborate with cross-functional teams, including architects, engineers, contractors, and legal professionals
• To develop and manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and profitability
• To monitor project timelines and deliverables to ensure on-time completion
• To lead the design team in creating innovative and marketable property and land development concepts
• To provide creative direction and leadership to the architectural design team
• To set and maintain high standards for architectural design quality and innovation
• To oversee the development of project design, ensuring alignment with client requirements and industry standards
• To manage and coordinate the entire design team, offering technical direction on project scope, technical approach, and design criteria
• To review and coordinate all projects from detailed design planning to completion, ensuring strict compliance with design specifications during construction
• To resolve challenges adeptly and provide support to the team by coordinating resources, equipment, meetings, and information.

Project Involved:

Managed and Coordinated Projects:

• 244-246 Victoria Avenue, Remuera, Auckland - BC plan review

• 11 Davies Drive Albany Hotel - CCC Assistance

• 4 Patey Street, Remuera, Auckland – BC plan review

• 4 Golf Road, Remuera, Auckland – Feasibility Study

• To provide the overall direction and management of an organisation
• To Lead the development of an organisation’s values and objectives
• To develop and implement business strategies, plans and policies to achieve goals
• To motivate and encourage all team members
• Ensuring design and plans are produced on time to a high quality
• To authorise projects, set priorities, approve designs, and estimate project costs
• To manage and coordinate the whole design team and assist in providing technical direction regarding the scope of projects, technical approach, and design criteria
• To review and coordinate all the projects from detailed design planning to completion and ensure design specifications are met during construction
• To resolve problems, assist and support the team with coordinating resources, equipment, meetings, and information.

Project Involved:

Managed and Coordinated Projects:

• Country Garden New Zealand – Meadowbank Apartment Project (on-site Design Coordinator)

• Commercial Exclusive Private Club - The Jockey Club (Concept Stage)

• Commercial Exclusive Private Club – YI DONG FANG Tea & Wine Arts Club (Project Lead)

• Film and television Base and Studio – Aorangi Peak Rotorua (Project Lead – Research & Concept stage)

• To consult and collaborate with council representatives to facilitate positive and high-quality work outcomes for both organizations
• To respond to and effectively resolve issues or complaints from councils concerning consent and associated deadlines
• To facilitate the allocation of work from the council by maintaining regular communication regarding work in progress
• To develop and maintain relationships with industry contacts to promote ongoing, repeat and new business opportunities
• To provide accurate and timely regulatory and compliance advice as the designated agent for the consent process for clients engaging in Farsight NZ’s services
• To prepare comprehensive fee proposals for clients, delineating the involved work and associated fees using established business templates and document standards
• Prior to completion, obtain peer review of fee proposals to enhance the content, provide another viewpoint and support the business quality assurance goals
• Undertake site visits for assessment purposes and to aid in the preparation of the consent
• Evaluate and determine the requirements that the client will need to meet to fulfill the consent process
• Anticipate and identify regulatory risks and advise on mitigation or minimisation strategies that will satisfy the council
• Consult and liaise with the Council on client’s behalf to gain agreement prior to the completion of plans
• To prepare the Application for Consent on behalf of the client, coordinating information from specialists (e.g., architects, designers, engineers) and responding to any Requests for Information (RFIs) from the Council
• To maintain continuous communication with the client and Council throughout the consent lodgement process until the application is issued or approved.

Project Involved:

Managed and Coordinated Projects:

• Processing & Approved Building Consents for various projects across New Zealand

• UoA Material Culture Studio B226 – BC Management

• 48 Greys Ave (Level 6) Apartment – BC Management

• 32 Shelly Beach Rd Apartment – CCC Assistance

• 1 Queen St Hotel & Top Roof bar – CCC Assistance

• To develop and maintain the Project Design Teamwork programme in such a way as to ensure the most economical and effective use of resources and the completion of design projects in line with target timescales
• To negotiate and conclude fees with consultants that reflect the total cost of the design and work involved within any project and provide a reasonable operating profit
• To work closely with the internal Project Development and Manager Team to ensure that the Project Design Consultants Team and Internal Project Development & Manager Team cooperate effectively
• Ensure that the overall project target is being achieved and resolve challenges on complex issues
• To manage and coordinate project design development and assist in providing technical direction regarding the scope of projects, technical approach, and design criteria
• To review and coordinate all the projects from detailed design planning to completion and ensure design specifications are met during the construction process
• To resolve problems, assist and support the management team with coordinating resources, equipment, meetings, and information.

Project Involved:

• Changda Pacific Gardens Managed and Coordinated Projects:

- Pacific Gardens Master Plan subdivision and development.

- Master Plan Stage One Projects:

*Project 1A (3 Levels Apartment - 21 Units)

*Project 1B (2/3 Levels Terrace Housing – 23 Units)

*Project 1C (2 Levels Terrace Housing – 21 Units)

• Changda Pacific Heights Managed and Coordinated Projects:

- Residential Showhomes:

*22 Rakau Views, Orewa – Luxury high-end residences

*24 Rakau Views, Orewa – Medium to high-end residences

- Technical reviewed all the Pacific Heights single lots and super-lots designs, make sure to comply with design guidelines before applying for RC/BC.

• Other Project Managed and Coordinated:

- 27 Coates Ave, Orakei (6 Levels Apartment)

- Wakefield Street Modular Hotel – CIMC Modular Building Systems (Concept Stage)

• Ensure that efficiency and performance are maintained throughout building consents and related activities
• Managing customers’ applications and ensuring effective communication is delivered promptly
• Improve customer understanding of regulatory controls and processes, guiding customers through the appropriate application process to achieve required outcomes
• Provide structured and intuitive support to the building control team
• Monitoring end-to-end processes to support our building control team
• Assist in aligning advice and building consent processes towards the needs of identified vital customer segments.

Skills:

• Excellent technical knowledge of the NZ residential construction and detailing.
• Excellent Knowledge of the NZ Building Codes, NZ Building Regulations and New Zealand Standards.
• Proactive nature along with a great attention-to-detail mentality.
• Develop the ability to handle high workload volumes and support various roles within the team.
• An understanding of the importance of services and processes that meet customers’ needs.

Achievements:

• Competent Building Processing RES 1, RES 2 & RES 3.
• BOINZ Training Achievement (Building Controls; Plan Processing; Processing Plan with Pools; NZS3604; Truss & Wall Frame; C doc Fire Design; E2 Weathertightness; NZS 4229 Concrete Masonry Buildings; G13 & NZS 3500 Plumbing & Drainage; NZS4223 Glazing in buildings).
• Consents processed meet targets and quality.