Samuel Chin

Project Manager | Commercial Fit-out & Real Estate | NUS Architecture

Singapore

About

Most project managers come from either design or construction. Rarely both. A rare combination of architectural design literacy and hands-on construction execution — bridging stakeholder vision and on-ground delivery across commercial fit-out and real estate projects in Singapore and across APAC. Experienced in managing complex, multi-phase projects for global corporations including tech, financial, and industrial clients — with roots in internationally respected Japanese architectural practices in Tokyo and Singapore. Currently exploring corporate real estate and workplace project management opportunities across APAC. Open to conversations. Let's connect.

Experience

  • Jim & Hall's (Singapore)
    • Project Executive
      Feb 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 5 mos

      Managing end-to-end commercial fit-out and D&B projects for global corporate clients across tech, financial, and industrial sectors. Delivered a $9M, 156,000 sqft, 14-phase project for a global financial institution — on time and within budget. Cross-border project exposure in Malaysia, coordinating with regional teams and corporate stakeholders across fast-paced, live environments. Additionally serves as Internal Auditor, conducting cross-departmental audits across ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 management systems — reporting findings and corrective actions directly to management.

    • Project Coordinator
      Sep 2021 - Feb 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Project Coordinator at EightyTwo
    Feb 2020 - Aug 2021 · 1 yr 7 mos

    Managed bespoke residential fit-out projects from design intent through to site completion — coordinating designers, trade contractors, and homeowners across concurrent projects. Developed strong foundations in client communication, quality management, and on-site delivery.

  • Financial Services Consultant at Professional Investment Advisory Services Pte Ltd
    Oct 2018 - Jan 2020 · 1 yr 4 mos

    Conducted financial needs analysis and planning consultations for retail consumers. Built disciplined habits in client communication, structured reporting, and managing expectations within a compliance-driven framework.

  • Architectural Assistant at Mitsubishi Jisho Design Asia
    2018 - 2019 · 1 yr

    Contributed to design development for The Okura Residences Jakarta and Hotel Okura Jakarta — a landmark 95,000 sqm mixed-use tower in Jakarta's Golden Triangle CBD. Worked under senior architects on technical documentation, spatial planning, and design presentations across multiple design stages.

  • Architectural Assistant at Nihon Sekkei Inc.
    2017 - 2017 · Less than a year

    Contributed to master planning and urban design consultancy for Sonasea Van Don Harbor City — a 385.5-hectare landmark mixed-use resort development in Quang Ninh, Vietnam. Developed design options and architectural documentation under senior architects applying Japanese design rigour to a large-scale cross-border project.