Katrina Juico
Construction Administrator • Operations Coordinator • Specification Writer
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Detail-oriented and highly organised Operations and Construction Administrator with over 15 years of progressive experience supporting complex construction, trade, and technical operations across Australia and Singapore. While working remotely, possess deep Australian construction industry knowledge in permits, approval and compliances and cross-functional coordination, and a passion for leveraging modern software and AI productivity tools to streamline operations and ensure seamless project delivery. With 10 years employed with the main contractor, sharpened skillset of site coordination and intense demands on project completion mattered.
Experience
Specification Consultant (Australia Construction Projects) - HUBEXO (formerly SCLSPECS/ BCI CENTRAL)
(2024-03)
- Authored architectural and landscaping technical specification for residential fit-out to new build multi-site large scale projects.
- Utilised AI tools and specification software (NBS Chorus, Ezyspec) to automate data extraction, speed up documentation workflows, and improve accuracy.
- Researched design-stage projects and updated internal client databases to get leads and to support operational and business development goals
Virtual Assistant (Independent Contractor) - JAYKAY HR & BOOKKEEPING
(2024-12 - 2025-09)
- Logged, verified, and reconciled supplier invoices, disbursements, and receipts accurately using Xero.
- Support general office administration, including data entry, filing and document management.
- Maintain document accuracy, version control and records across multiple companies and subsidiaries.
Senior Architectural Coordinator (Singapore Public Housing) - KAY LIM HOLDINGS PTE LTD
(2020-03 - 2021-02)
- Assist project manager in timelines and coordinate architectural site works with subcontractors.
- Review and validate progress claim and billing of subcontractors.
- Prepare and submit architectural and landscape monthly claims to clients.
- Compile, control and disseminate documents regarding architectural and landscaping works.
Executive Design Coordinator (Singapore Projects) - LUM CHANG BUILDING CONTRACTORS PTE LTD
(2018-10 - 2019-10)
- Complete one cycle of the bidding process from bid preparation to handing over to the project team.
- Support, review and validate Quantity Surveyor team's assessment throughout tender lifecycle.
- Submit complete architectural and landscape bid documents, including design statements and methodology.
- Conducts meetings for potential subcontractors to align bid proposals and strengthen tie-ups.
Architectural Coordinator (Singapore Public and Private Multi-level Housing) - CHIP ENG SENG GROUP LTD
(2013-05 - 2018-10)
- Complete a 3-year full cycle "Build" project from mobilization to handover while taking charge of architectural department.
- Create micro-schedule for 16 architectural and landscaping stakeholders which resulted to 4-month early handover.
- Streamline and secure material and methodology approval of all architectural submittals in the most critical stage of design-and-built project, resulting to on-time acceptance of occupational permit.
Architectural Coordinator (Singapore Private Multi-level Housing) - POH LIAN CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD
(2012-02 - 2013-04)
- Facilitate from mobilization to completion of model unit to align closely to marketing presentation and future handover.
- Create subcontractor's micro-program for document submission, material requisition and site progress.
- Coordinate and check consolidated shop-drawing, including editing to BIM Model.
Assistant Project Manager (Singapore Multi-level Factory) - HUA SIAH CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD
(2010-12 - 2011-07)
- Project technical head ensuring submittals to consultant are approved in timely and within the project's performance and budget requirements.
- Organize, disseminate and archive project contracts, materials and shopdrawings.
Technical Services Architect (USA Civic and Public Buildings) - MAKATI DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
(2008-06 - 2010-10)
- Create Combined Services Drawing (CSD).
- Coordinate architectural works to other trades.
- Ensure that the approval of technical requirements is in line with master programme particularly long-lead items.
Education
Specialist Diploma - Facility and Energy Management - BCA ACADEMY Singapore (2017-01 - 2017-12)
Bachelor of Science - Architecture - UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS (2002-06 - 2007-03)
High School Diploma - DE LA SALLE ZOBEL (1998-06 - 2002-03)


