Jacon Ong
Civil Engineering
School of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Summary
An experienced Consultant with over 7 years of experience in the Core Business Operations practice in Southeast Asia associating with both Fortune 500 and local companies in the SEA region as part of delivering multiple projects on Operations Transformation assessment, SOP implementation, Channel Strategy, Operation model design across different industries.
Prior to joining consulting, I was working with Mott MacDonald, one of the leading global engineering consultancy in Singapore. Some of the projects include:
-Project Management focusing on delivering long term framework agreement for United Nations Development Program (UNDP)
-Program and Project Management focusing on delivering the Resource Strategy for Transport of New South Wales (TfNSW)
-Project Management Office for Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 5
-Part of the engineering design team solving complex solutions for Singapore Land Transport Authority on North South Corridor
Featured Skills
Work Experience
Management Consultant May 2022 - Present
Deloitte Consulting SingaporeAn experienced Consultant with the Core Business Operations practice in Southeast Asia associating with both Fortune 500 and local companies in the SEA region as part of delivering multiple projects on
- Operations Transformation assessment
- SOP implementation
- Channel Strategy
- Operation model design across different industries
Project Controller | Design Engineer Jun 2016 - May 2022
Mott MacDonald SingaporeDual-role embarking on the Design and Commercial aspects of a project.
Design Engineer
- Highly motivated structural engineer working towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) with ICE, UK.
- Specialised in underground tunnel design
- Involved in mega infrastructure project
Project Controller
- Certified Project Management Professional with experience a number of commercial project control functions; including, scheduling, budgeting, change control and risk.
- Involved in mega infrastructure/airport projects locally and within SEA.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) Jul 2012 - Jul 2016
Nanyang Technological University SingaporeFYP Project with Prof Yang En-Hua
“Fiber-reinforced Strain-hardening Composites
Incorporating MgO Cement and Fly Ash”, SCMT4, August 2016. Jishen Qiu, Shaoqin Ruan, Jacon Ong, Nicole S.Q. Ong, Cise Unluer, En-Hua Yang.
Other Skills
Careers Jacon favourited
Jacon Ong's Skill Profile
Project Controller | Design Engineer @ Mott MacDonald
When I was working at Mott MacDonald (Jun 2016 - Present), I demonstrated the Structural Analysis skill when I was responsible for designing a tunnel section. To improve the situation, I proactively help improve and create spreadsheets. As a result, I managed to positively affect the way we design a tunnel section..
Project Controller | Design Engineer @ Mott MacDonald
When I was working at Mott MacDonald (Jun 2016 - Present), I demonstrated the Project Control skill when I was responsible for making sure that the Changi East Project are delivered on time and within budget. To improve the situation, I proactively monitored the budget and deliverables schedule to ensure timely delivery of deliverables. As a result, I managed to positively affect and kept the project to its budget.
Management Consultant @ Deloitte Consulting
When I was working at Deloitte Consulting (May 2022 - Present), I demonstrated the Management Consulting skill when I was responsible for stakeholder management. To take initiative, I proactively engage the stakeholders and manage their expectations. As a result, I managed to strengthen relationship with the clients.
Q&A with Jacon Ong
What is the next career goal that you are planning for?
Get my Chartered Engineer, Professional Engineer and eventually being able to lead a team and finally lead a project.
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How do you attempt to overcome your lack of knowledge in particular areas?
I think as an engineer, you have the desire to master and understand everything that you see. Many a times, that is not possible. In fact, one of the attributes of being a chartered engineer is to admit your shortcomings and understand how to overcome the knowledge gap. Personally, I do this by seeking help locally, depending on whether it is a geotechnical, traffic, structural, commercial or BIM. Next, i will go to the various Practice sites (Subject experts) within the company globally. Lastly, I will engage my network/connections for suggestions.
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How do you effectively manage your work?
I personally like outlook calendar. All the meetings / datelines are keyed in. Where there are blank space, i will allocate it to complete certain tasks. That way, you will not miss key meetings and deliverables.
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Is there something you wish you'd known starting out in your field? Or is there something you wish you had done differently starting out?
Yes. As an undergraduate, I ignored all the support services that NTU had to offer. From mental well-being, communication coach, resume writing workshops to career guidance. If you are still studying in NTU, make full use of the resources available there, everything cost $$ in the working world.
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What do you do to keep up with the current issues and trends in your field?
In our office, there are regular skype calls from subject-matter expert that will keep you updated on the latest in each practice (digital, engineering, Health and safety, advisory, buildings) that i regularly attend. There are also talks organised within the company, association and conferences that will talk about latest approach and trends
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How would you describe your career in one sentence?
