Arthur (Chin Hou) Chong

Assistant Contracts Director at Shang Properties, Inc.

National Capital Region, Philippines

About

A well experienced Chartered Quantity Surveyor with twenty years experience in provision of all aspects quantity surveying and construction cost consultancy services on wide range of sectors including retail, commercial, residential, healthcare, hotel, leisure, education, high-rise, mixed use and town regeneration projects for occupiers, owners and property developers. An intelligent individual able to understand and interpret clients and end users requirements. Self-motivated with proven ability to manage both major and minor projects independently whilst also leading quantity surveying teams to deliver the best result. Good communication, management and presentation skills, with drive and determination to succeed.

Experience

  • Shang Properties, Inc. (2 yrs 11 mos)
    • Assistant Contracts Director
      Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Senior Quantity Surveying Manager
      Sep 2023 - Jul 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Shangri-La International Hotel Management Limited (9 yrs 4 mos)
    • Quantity Surveying Manager
      Jul 2014 - Oct 2023 · 9 yrs 4 mos

    • Senior Quantity Surveying Manager
      Aug 2018 - Aug 2023 · 5 yrs 1 mo

  • Assistant Manager at WT Partnership (Asia)
    Jan 2013 - Jun 2014 · 1 yr 6 mos

    Full time assistant manager leading a team of 3 no. to 6 no. surveyors and reporting directly to directors for various construction sectors including hotel, commercial and high-rise building projects. The key responsibilities including: - providing full quantity surveying and construction cost consultancy services throughout pre and post construction; - managing a team of 3 no. to 6 no. surveyors including senior, assistant and trainee surveyors; - liaising with the client and designers to establish project brief, timescales and priorities; - liaising with construction consultants to establish site conditions and constraints that have a financial bearing; - producing letters of instruction and formalising contractual documents; - administering of consultant appointments; - attending project key stakeholders’ meeting; - assisting directors organising day-to-day company activities including prioritising workloads and assigning resources to meet strict schedule; - assisting directors on office quality assurance issues; - managing I.T. system improvement process. Oversaw a numbers of key projects in the company including multimillion renminbi high-rise buildings and large hotel projects. Displayed strong interpersonal abilities on leading people to complete assignments. Effectively interfaced with new clients such as high profile property developers and hotel operators.

  • Senior Quantity Surveyor at Tropus & Spicer Limited
    Jan 2008 - Dec 2012 · 5 yrs

    Full time senior quantity surveyor reporting directly to directors for various construction sectors including retail, commercial, healthcare, high-rise, mixed use and town regeneration projects. The key responsibilities including: - providing full quantity surveying and construction cost consultancy services throughout pre and post construction; - managing and mentoring assistant surveyors and trainee surveyors; - liaising with the client and designers to establish project brief, timescales and priorities; - liaising with construction consultants to establish site conditions and constraints that have a financial bearing; - producing letters of instruction and formalising contractual documents; - administering of consultant appointments; - attending project key stakeholders’ meeting; - assisting directors organising day-to-day company activities including prioritising workloads and assigning resources to meet strict schedule; Oversaw a numbers of key projects in the company at one time including multi million pound high-rise buildings and large hospital projects. Gained financial and commercial acumen on company’s daily operations. Effectively interfaced with new clients such as private equity & pension funds, high profile property developers and health authorities.

  • Quantity Surveyor at SpicerConsult Limited
    Feb 2003 - Dec 2007 · 4 yrs 11 mos

    Full time quantity surveyor working part of a busy team under supervision of associates/directors for varies construction sectors including retail, healthcare, leisure, mixed use and town regeneration projects. The key duties including: - preparing feasibility studies and cost plans; - advising client on procurement selection; - advising on the setting of budgets; - monitoring design development against planned budget; - conducting value management and engineering exercises; - managing and analysing risk; - managing the tendering process including preparing of pricing schedules and bill of quantities; - agreeing, formulating and preparing contractual documentation; - attending meetings and liaising with stakeholders on commercial matters; - controlling cost during construction process including preparing financial report; - valuing construction work for interim payments, valuing change, assessing claims for loss and expenses and agreeing final accounts; - negotiating with interested parties.