Song Tae Won

I am an accomplished Project Director with a solid track record of over 30 years in the construction industry. My expertise lies in engineering, cost, and schedule management of highly complex infrastructure projects, with a particular focus on underground works including cut & cover and TBM/Mining tunnels. Throughout my career, I have built exceptional relationships with LTA and SP Power.

As a reliable, confident, and skilled Project Director, I am well-equipped to take on large-scale construction projects, both domestic and international. My extensive expertise spans various sectors, ensuring significant contributions to the company's growth and success.

Work Experiences: Jun 2022 ~ Present Project Director

Gamuda Berhad Singapore Branch

Project Description:

Cross Island Line MRT Contract CR111, Singapore

Contract Sum: SGD $467 million (Design and Build)

Responsibilities:

· Overall responsible for planning, design, construction, safety and quality.

· Effectively leading a team of 80 site staff during the execution stage, I ensure the project is delivered in full compliance with company standards, planning strategies, profit margins, and schedules.

· Demonstrating strong interfacing and networking skills, I establish productive relationships with Clients, Authorities, Utility Agencies, and Interfacing contractors to ensure smooth progress on site.

· With a solid execution and logistic plan in place, I am self-assured and dependable when it comes to managing complex construction projects that involve the diversion of major utilities and traffic flow.

 

 

Mar 2019 ~ May 2022 Project Director

Shanghai Tunnel Engineering (Singapore) Pte Ltd.

Project Description:

Jurong Region Line MRT Contract J102, Singapore

Contract Sum: SGD $465 million (Design and Build)

Responsibilities:

· Effectively leading a team of 90 site staff during the execution stage, I ensure the project is delivered in full compliance with company standards, planning strategies, profit margins, and schedules

· Demonstrating strong interfacing and networking skills, I established productive relationships with Clients, Authorities, Utility Agencies, and Interfacing contractors to ensure smooth progress on site.

· With a solid execution and logistic plan in place, I am self-assured and dependable when it comes to managing complex construction projects that involve the diversion of major utilities and traffic flow.

May 2016 ~ Dec 2018Project Director

Samsung C&T Corporation

Project Description:

Thomson East Coast Line MRT Contract T313, Singapore

Contract Sum: SGD $833 million (Build-Only)

Responsibilities:

· Effectively leading a team of 90 site staff during the execution stage, I ensure the project is delivered in full compliance with company standards, planning strategies, profit margins, and schedules

· With strong interfacing and networking skills, I established productive relationships with Clients, Authorities, Utility Agencies, and Interfacing contractors to ensure smooth progress on site.

Oct 2012 ~ Apr 2016Position:

Project Manager / Project Director

 

Project Description:

North South Transmission Cable Tunnel NS1, Singapore

Contract Sum: SGD $259 million (D&B)

Jan 2010 ~ Sep 2012Position:

Design Manager

 

Project Description:

North South Line Extension MRT C156, Singapore

Contract Sum: SGD $359 million (D&B)

Mar 2007 ~ Dec 2009Position:

Geotechnical Manager

 

Project Description:

Technical Advisory Team (HQ, Seoul)

Jul 2002 ~ Feb 2007Position:

Geotechnical Manager

 

Project Description:

Kallang Paya Lebar Expressway C423, Singapore

Contract Sum: SGD $420 million (D&B)

 

 

Feb 2000 ~ Jul 2002Position:

Geotechnical Manager

 

Project Description:

Civil Engineering Team (HQ, Seoul)

 

 

 

Jul 1997 ~ Feb 2001Position:

Geotechnical Manager

 

Project Description:

LTA North East Line C703, Singapore

Contract Sum: SGD $214 million (D&B)

 

 

Nov 1993 ~ Jul 1997Position:

Geotechnical Manager

 

Project Description:

Civil Engineering Team (HQ, Seoul)

 

 

Sep 1990 ~ Oct 1993

 

 

Geotechnical Engineer

GS Engineering and Construction

 

Responsibilities:

 

· Responsible for reviewing and reporting of geotechnical risks associated with ongoing projects

· Reviewed ground condition and geotechnical risks, pile load test results, geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring works for the on-going projects.

 

M.Sc. in Geotechnical Engineering, Korea University, Seoul, Korea

B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, University of Seoul, Seoul, Korea