Amanda Chu
About Amanda Chu
Amanda Chu serves as the Regional Director of Operations at Gordian, where she has worked since 2024. With a background in project management and procurement operations, she has extensive experience overseeing operations for various clients, including government entities and educational institutions.
Work at Gordian
Amanda Chu currently serves as the Regional Director of Operations at Gordian, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she oversees operations for various clients, including the Utah Division of Purchasing and Clark County. Her responsibilities include managing Job Order Contracting (JOC) procurement operations for major educational institutions and government entities across three states. Prior to her current role, Amanda worked at Gordian as an Area Manager from 2021 to 2023 and as an Account Manager from 2018 to 2021.
Previous Experience
Amanda Chu has a diverse professional background, having worked in various capacities before her tenure at Gordian. She was a Project Coordinator at M+W Group from 2012 to 2014 and later served as a Project Manager at Compound Photonics from 2015 to 2018. Additionally, she worked as a Project Engineer at Sun State Builders for 7 months in 2014 and 2015. Earlier in her career, she held the position of Sales Manager at Choice Hotels International from 2008 to 2010.
Education and Expertise
Amanda Chu earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Global Business: Management & Leadership from Arizona State University. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in managing procurement operations, particularly in Job Order Contracting (JOC). This expertise has been instrumental in her roles at Gordian and other organizations.
Career Timeline
Amanda Chu's career spans over a decade, beginning with her role as Sales Manager at Choice Hotels International from 2008 to 2010. She transitioned to the construction and project management sector, working as a Project Engineer at Sun State Builders, then as a Project Coordinator at M+W Group. Following that, she took on roles as a Project Manager at Compound Photonics and later as an Account Manager at Gordian before becoming the Regional Director of Operations in 2024.