Assistant Cost and Contracts Manager (Contract Basis)

Sanfield (Management) Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch

Double pay

Medical coverage

Job summary

Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd (SHKP) is seeking an Assistant Cost and Contracts Manager on a contract basis in Hong Kong. The role involves liaising with consultants for QS duties, preparing feasibility studies, cost plans, budgets and value engineering to control costs across projects.

The ideal candidate has a civil/quantity surveying background with extensive experience in large-scale developments, pre/post contract management and procurement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering/Quantity Surveying/Building Studies/Construction Management, or related.
• Membership of HKIS/RICS or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of quantity surveying experience with 3–5 years in supervision.
• Experience in civil/infrastructural works, especially MTR projects, is preferred.
• Proven track record managing large-scale residential/commercial/mixed-use developments.
• Strong pre/post contract QS management and procurement expertise.
• High commercial acumen with negotiation, financial analysis and strategic decision-making.
• Strong leadership, conflict resolution and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Consultants for QS functions on infrastructural works.
• Prepare feasibility studies, preliminary estimates, cost plans and budgets.
• Manage value engineering to achieve cost control across projects.
• Formulate procurement strategies and prepare tender packages; evaluate tenders.
• Administer contracts ensuring regulatory and internal compliance.
• Review and manage monthly payments, variations, extensions of time and claims.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts, progress reports, cost-to-complete analyses and final accounts for senior management.
• Ensure alignment and coordination between internal teams, design consultants and the in-house project team.

Skills

English

Chinese (Cantonese)

Chinese (Mandarin)

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering/Quantity Surveying/Building Studies/Construction Management

Job description

Assistant Cost and Contracts Manager (Contract Basis)

Liaise with Consultants for various QS functional duties of infrastructural works

Prepare project feasibility studies, preliminary estimates, cost plans and budgets, manage value engineering to excise cost control across the entire projects

Formulate procurement strategies, prepare tender packages (BQ conditions, etc) and tender evaluation

Administer contracting contracts, ensuring regulatory and internal compliance

Review, evaluate and manage monthly progress payments, variations, extension of time and potential contractual claims

Prepare cash flow forecasts, regular financial progress reports, cost-to-complete analyses, and final accounts for senior management

Ensure alignment and coordination between internal development teams, design consultants and the in-house project team

Job Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering/Quantity Surveying / Building Studies / Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Membership of HKIS / RICS, or equivalent professional institutions is preferred
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying, with at least 3-5 years in a supervisory or senior capacity
• Experience working in civil, infrastructural works, especially MTR projects and associated systemwide installation is preferred
• Proven track record in managing large-scale residential, commercial, or mixed-use development projects
• Strong expertise in pre and post contract QS management and procurement practices
• High commercial acumen with strong negotiation, financial analysis, and strategic decision-making abilities
• Strong leadership, conflict resolution, and communication skills
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)

We offer competitive remuneration packages and fringe benefits including free lunch, double pay and medical coverage to the successful applicant.

Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd (SHKP). Our mission is to construct and deliver quality value products for the real estate developments of SHKP in Hong Kong and China.

We are now looking for highly analytical, energetic and self-motivated team members to join our team.