Helen Zhuang B.Eng., M.Eng. PQS.

Main Content
Helen Zhuang,
B.Eng., M.Eng. PQS.

Biography

Professor Zhuang joined the faculty for the Centre for Construction and Engineering Technologies in 2007.  She holds a Master’s degree in Construction Management from the University of Toronto and obtained her undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering at Hunan University, China.  She specializes in Construction Estimating and Cost Management. In a span of 15 years, she gained a variety of construction management experience, having worked for contractors, real estate developers, engineering and cost consulting firms. Professor Zhuang has a solid knowledge in estimating construction works in both the design and construction stages of residential and ICI projects.

Academic Credentials

Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS), Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, 2007

Masters Degree, Construction Management (M.Eng.), University of Toronto, 2005

Construction Estimator Certified (CEC), Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, 2002

Cost Engineer, China Ministry of Construction, 1997

Bachelor Degree, Civil Engineering, Hunan University (China), 1990

Areas of Specialization

Construction Management

Areas of Expertise

Cost Control & Construction Estimating

Career Highlights

A Senior Quantity Surveyor in Davis Langdon & Seah, an International cost consulting firm

A Professional Cost Engineer in ShenZhen Fountain Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.,( China)

A Project Engineer in ShenZhen Residence Administer Co., Ltd.,( China)

A Project Coordinator in First Construction Engineering Company of The China HuaXi Enterprise.

Other Activities

Professor Zhuang is a Professional Quantity Surveyor (Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors) and is a Board member of the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering International (AACEI), Toronto Chapter.