Sangyup Lee
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Accomplished professional specializing in project management, building design and urban planning, delivering innovative, sustainable solutions.
Driven professional with exceptional leadership qualities and strategic planning capabilities. Skilled in operational management and team development, demonstrating ability to drive business growth and streamline processes. Eager to leverage these competencies to make significant contributions in General Management role in EPC fields.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
General Manager / COO
POSCO E&C Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2021.03 - 2025.09
- Directed strategic planning to establish clear company direction.
- Led EPC construction projects across KSA, UK, South Asia, and S. Korea.
- Oversaw large-scale urban and mixed-use SMART CITY developments.
- Managed business development initiatives to enhance market presence.
- Implemented project control measures to drive operational efficiency.
- Managed design processes for alignment with project objectives.
- Motivated teams to deliver results in POSCO Eco & Challenge projects.
- Fostered visionary approaches to project execution and leadership.
Director of engineering
POSCO E&C Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2019.12 - 2021.02
- Analyze Client's vision and goals to facilitate program, refer to government strategy and regulation.
- Developed robust product designs, enhancing overall product functionality.
- Propose Benchmarking projects, Project execution plan, and Procurement method.
- Coordinated multi-disciplinary teams, fostering cohesion and collaboration towards common goals.
- Delivered high-quality engineering solutions by managing a talented team of engineers.
Senior project manager
POSCO E&C Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2015.12 - 2019.11
- Streamlined operations by implementing best practices in project management.
- Orchestrated the procurement process to secure necessary resources for projects at competitive prices without compromising quality.
- Managed resources efficiently, resulting in cost savings.
- Led the implementation of strategic initiatives for business growth.
Design/Construction Manager
POSCO E&C
Hanoi, Vietnam
2012.03 - 2015.11
- Led client meetings to discuss technical and commercial proposals, contracts, and construction progress reports.
- Managed design team within construction management organisation to review drawings, specifications, and documentation.
Project Architect
Grimshaw Architects & Balfour Beaty
London, United Kingdom
2007.01 - 2012.02
- Led architectural design team to ensure successful Phase 1 handover during production stage.
- Coordinated site design activities with global consultants to integrate critical interfaces.
- Delivered client presentations to secure approvals for proposed designs.
- Negotiated cost-effective plans and solutions with clients and suppliers.
- Resolved construction issues promptly to enhance productivity and prevent delays.
- Created and modified drawings using AutoCAD and Revit for precise project specifications.
- Prepared comprehensive project sketches and structural drawings, incorporating complex elements.
Architect
SPACE group and Metaa Architects
Seoul, Korea
1998.03 - 2005.07
- Led and managed building design teams to achieve strategic objectives and development goals.
- Oversaw design processes and ensured quality deliverables from internal and external teams.
- Supervised on-site construction, enforcing compliance with design specifications.
- Innovated architectural concepts, creating distinctive modern structures.
- Reduced cost overruns by implementing effective design strategies.
- Tailored designs to meet client specifications for personalised results.
- Implemented sustainable practices to enhance environmental responsibility.
- Presented design proposals for client approval and modifications.
Education
RIBA Part 3 - Architectural management
UCL (University College London)
London, UK 2010.09 - 2011.08
Master of Architecture - Urban planning
AA (Architectural Association School of Architecture)
London, UK 2005.09 - 2007.04
Bachelor of Architecture (Hon.) - Architectural engineering
Yeungnam University
Daegu, Korea 1992.03 - 1997.02
Skills
- Leadership in EPC company management
- Problem solving and Decision making
- Innovative and Sustainable solutions
- Building design and Urban planning
- Business development
- Feasibility analysis
- Stakeholder management
- Project management
- Construction management
- Budget management
- Procurement management
- BIM
- LEED and BREAM
Teaching experiences
- Lecturer, Kyonggi University & GSAK & YNU, Korea, 2010
- Visiting Professor, Yeungnam University, Korea, 2005
References
- Mark Middleton, Partner of Grimshaw Architects, UK, mark.middleton@grimshaw-architects.com
- Patric Przeradzki, Director of Plus Architecture, Australia, patricp@gmail.com
- JinSuk Chung, ex-Senior Executive Vice President of POSCO E&C, prochung007@hanmail.net
Languages
English
Fluent
Koran
Native
Certification
- Project Management Professional, #3023860
- Korea Construction Engineers Association, Member
- Korea Institute of Architects, Member
Timeline
General Manager / COO
POSCO E&C Saudi Arabia
2021.03 - 2025.09
Director of engineering
POSCO E&C Saudi Arabia
2019.12 - 2021.02
Senior project manager
POSCO E&C Saudi Arabia
2015.12 - 2019.11
Design/Construction Manager
POSCO E&C
2012.03 - 2015.11
RIBA Part 3 - Architectural management
UCL (University College London)
2010.09 - 2011.08
Project Architect
Grimshaw Architects & Balfour Beaty
2007.01 - 2012.02
Master of Architecture - Urban planning
AA (Architectural Association School of Architecture)
2005.09 - 2007.04
Architect
SPACE group and Metaa Architects
1998.03 - 2005.07
Bachelor of Architecture (Hon.) - Architectural engineering
Yeungnam University
1992.03 - 1997.02