Yibo Xu

Civil Engineer/ Estimator

Greater Melbourne Area

About

I hold a Bachelor of Civil Engineering with Honors and a Master of Engineering Science from the University of Queensland, Australia. Through internships in Australia and China, I have accumulated rich practical experience, especially in-depth participation and contribution in structural design and safety management. I have fluent communication skills in Chinese and English, hold a construction industry safety card, and am proficient in using Microsoft Office, CAD, and other engineering software.

Experience

  • Junior Estimator at Stairup Pty Ltd
    Jun 2024 - Nov 2024 · 6 mos

    Participated in the full-cycle stair services for commercial and residential buildings; the scopes included design, quotation, construction, and maintenance. As a Junior Estimator in the Quotation Team at Stairup; my key responsibilities were the following: -Responsible for collecting and organizing client quotation requests, compiling them into working memos and noting each order's specifications and material requirements. -Participated in quotation team order assessment meetings, assisting senior estimators in prioritizing urgent or high-priority orders -Optimized design options based on the client's budget, requirements, feasibility studies, and relevant Australian Standards. -Identified and analyzed critical information from architectural working drawings to determine staircase types and the spacing between floors. -Calculated key stair components such as treads, winders, landings, handrails, and balustrades based on working drawings and construction specifications. -Performed quantity take-offs and cost analyses to provide accurate quotations and cost estimates. -Communicated with builders and project engineers to ensure final designs and quotations meet requirements and adhere to construction standards. -Generated project schedules and tracked progress to ensure a continuous workflow. -Maintained effective written and verbal communication with clients and stakeholders.

  • Civil Engineer at Times China
    Oct 2023 - Jan 2024 · 4 mos

    Participated in a residential building complex project; the scopes included design and construct multiple high-rise residential buildings, a shopping center and the associated roads and utilities infrastructure. As an Undergraduate Engineer in the Construction Interface Management Team; my key responsibilities were the following: -Responsible for maintaining the Concrete Pour Records for pile foundations and other structural elements. Proactively communicated with the Main Contractor and the Senior Engineer (client side) to perform the Hold Point inspection and provide ITP (Inspection and Testing Plan) approvals. Liaised with the Site Engineers to obtain concrete delivery dockets and lab test results; ensured the compliance of design requirements and compiled quality documents. -Responsible for receiving and reviewing the SWMS (Safe Work Method Statement) documents with the Senior Engineer; provided comments and ensured they were properly addressed and updated. Conducted site safety inspections according to the SWMS; initiated safety conversations with the crew members and ensured the safety controls were properly understood and implemented. -Attended the weekly construction meetings; maintained detailed meeting minutes and records. Interfaced with the piling and foundation delivery team; attended site meetings to deal with site technical issues. -Participated in the site assessment meetings to review potential variation scopes and maintained detailed site records of the claimed variations. -Participated in the design review meetings with the Utility and Services Providers; which included the electricity, gas, water and telecommunications asset owners. -Maintained the design review comments register; liaised with the design team and head contractor to ensure they responded accordingly. -Developed and prepared the daily site diary which recorded the site resources and subcontractor.

  • Early Childhood Educator at C&K - The Creche and Kindergarten Association
    May 2023 - Jul 2023 · 3 mos

    Responsible for coordinating and managing classroom activities, including developing lesson plans, preparing teaching materials, and ensuring personalized attention and guidance for each child during lessons. Collaborated closely with other staff members to devise curriculum schedules and activity plans, promoting comprehensive development among children and fostering their language, cognitive, social, and emotional skills. Focused on the individual personalities and needs of each child, establishing trust and close teacher-student relationships through active interaction and care, thereby creating a warm and safe learning environment. Actively participated in the daily lives and extracurricular activities of children, promoting their physical and mental well-being, and guiding them to explore and discover new things. Encouraged children to showcase creativity and confidence through various artistic, gaming, and exploratory activities, stimulating their interest in learning and nurturing their developmental potential.