Assistant Manager - Property Planning and Projects

Cathay Pacific; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Cathay Pacific Airways Limited is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead property planning and projects in Hong Kong. You will report to the Project Manager and work within the Property Planning and Projects team to manage cross-departmental projects, lease activity and portfolio strategies for Cathay’s global properties.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in related fields, 5+ years of experience, and strong English and Chinese communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in General Practice Surveying, real estate investment and valuation, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in property management, lease management or construction project management.
• Solid experience reviewing real estate lease documentation and coordinating stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of property valuation and financial appraisal techniques (DCF, NPV, IRR).
• Experience with construction or office renovation projects is preferred.
• Experience applying AI-enabled tools to streamline work processes.
• Advanced Excel and property finance modelling experience.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua).

Responsibilities

• Provide professional property and technical advice on cross-departmental projects.
• Prepare and review test-fit layouts for office renovation projects.
• Coordinate cross-departmental input to develop budget estimates and business cases for office renovations across different countries.
• Identify and assess risks, coordinate mitigation actions and monitor critical activities throughout project delivery.

Skills

English and Chinese language skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in General Practice Surveying, real estate investment and valuation, or a related discipline

Tools

AI-enabled tools

Advanced Excel / property finance modelling

Job description

Assistant Manager - Property Planning and Projects

Cathay Pacific

Project Management

Property and Services Department

Permanent

Hong Kong SAR (China)

Role Introduction

Reports to: Project Manager

Property and Services Department is responsible for the planning, development, management and maintenance of our facilities in Hong Kong and across our global network. Our multidisciplinary team of architects, engineers, surveyors and other professionals oversees the full property and facilities lifecycle, from planning and design through contracting, leasing and implementation.

Our goal is to provide safe, reliable and high-quality working environments that support our people and business operations. We also help keep our people connected through workplace and transport solutions.

You are responsible for managing property planning, projects and lease activities across Cathay’s global property portfolio. Working closely with the Project Manager and Property Planning & Projects Manager, you will provide professional property advice, coordinate with stakeholders and recommend practical solutions to ensure projects are delivered on time and lease activities are effectively managed within approved budgets and delegated authority.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Item 1 of 4, Provide professional property and technical advice on assigned cross-departmental projects, assessing requirements and recommending practical solutions to the Project Manager. Provide professional property and technical advice on assigned cross-departmental projects, assessing requirements and recommending practical solutions to the Project Manager.
• Item 2 of 4, Prepare and review test-fit layouts for office renovation projects, assessing feasibility and providing recommendations to inform business planning and budget estimates. Prepare and review test-fit layouts for office renovation projects, assessing feasibility and providing recommendations to inform business planning and budget estimates.
• Item 3 of 4, Coordinate cross-departmental input to develop budget estimates and property-related business cases for office renovation projects across different countries,reviewing assumptions and providing recommendations for management approval. Coordinate cross-departmental input to develop budget estimates and property-related business cases for office renovation projects across different countries,reviewing assumptions and providing recommendations for management approval.
• Item 4 of 4, Work with cross-departmental project teams to identify and assess risks, coordinate agreed mitigation actions and monitor critical activities throughout project delivery, escalating significant issues with proposed solutions to the Project Manager and project steering committee. Work with cross-departmental project teams to identify and assess risks, coordinate agreed mitigation actions and monitor critical activities throughout project delivery, escalating significant issues with proposed solutions to the Project Manager and project steering committee.

Lease Management

• Item 1 of 6, Manage the accuracy and completeness of the global lease database for Cathay's leased properties, including outports, ensuring timely updates with relevant stakeholders. Manage assigned new lease and renewal cases with regional representatives, coordinating stakeholder input and preparing property expenditure requisitions within required timelines. Manage the accuracy and completeness of the global lease database for Cathay's leased properties, including outports, ensuring timely updates with relevant stakeholders. Manage assigned new lease and renewal cases with regional representatives, coordinating stakeholder input and preparing property expenditure requisitions within required timelines.
• Item 2 of 6, Review and assess property expenditure requisitions for leased properties and vehicles, verify supporting information and provide guidance to submitting departments. Consolidate monthly recommendations for senior management review and approval. Review and assess property expenditure requisitions for leased properties and vehicles, verify supporting information and provide guidance to submitting departments. Consolidate monthly recommendations for senior management review and approval.
• Item 3 of 6, Act as the primary contact for assigned leasing matters relating to Cathay-owned properties and premises leased at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), including lounges, offices and stores. Coordinate new leases, renewals and terminations with tenants and Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK), seeking terms that support Cathay's interests within delegated authority and progressing agreed terms and consent applications through the relevant approval processes. Act as the primary contact for assigned leasing matters relating to Cathay-owned properties and premises leased at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), including lounges, offices and stores. Coordinate new leases, renewals and terminations with tenants and Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK), seeking terms that support Cathay's interests within delegated authority and progressing agreed terms and consent applications through the relevant approval processes.
• Item 4 of 6, Manage completion of assigned AAHK lease cases, coordinating rent and rates arrangements and lease registration requirements. Prepare rent and rates forecasts to support the departmental annual budget. Manage completion of assigned AAHK lease cases, coordinating rent and rates arrangements and lease registration requirements. Prepare rent and rates forecasts to support the departmental annual budget.
• Item 5 of 6, Manage the quarterly parking application and ballot process for Cathay City and Cathay House, ensuring accurate records and timely communication of outcomes. Manage the quarterly parking application and ballot process for Cathay City and Cathay House, ensuring accurate records and timely communication of outcomes.
• Item 6 of 6, Maintain accurate and current departmental property and lease records and webpage content, coordinating updates with relevant stakeholders. Maintain accurate and current departmental property and lease records and webpage content, coordinating updates with relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

• Item 1 of 8, Bachelor's degree in General Practice Surveying, real estate investment and valuation, or a related discipline, or equivalent qualification. Bachelor's degree in General Practice Surveying, real estate investment and valuation, or a related discipline, or equivalent qualification.
• Item 2 of 8, At least 5 years of relevant experience in property management, lease management or construction project management, including experience independently managing lease cases or property-related workstreams. At least 5 years of relevant experience in property management, lease management or construction project management, including experience independently managing lease cases or property-related workstreams.
• Item 3 of 8, Solid experience reviewing real estate lease documentation and coordinating stakeholders to progress property matters, together with knowledge of construction project delivery. Solid experience reviewing real estate lease documentation and coordinating stakeholders to progress property matters, together with knowledge of construction project delivery.
• Item 4 of 8, Sound knowledge and practical application of property valuation and financial appraisal techniques, including discounted cash flow (DCF), net present value (NPV) and internal rate of return (IRR). Sound knowledge and practical application of property valuation and financial appraisal techniques, including discounted cash flow (DCF), net present value (NPV) and internal rate of return (IRR).
• Item 5 of 8, Experience assisting with construction or office renovation projects is preferred. Experience assisting with construction or office renovation projects is preferred.
• Item 6 of 8, Experience in applying AI-enabled tools to streamline work processes, enhance data analysis and improve productivity is preferred. Experience in applying AI-enabled tools to streamline work processes, enhance data analysis and improve productivity is preferred.
• Item 7 of 8, Experience in apply advanced Excel and/or other property finance modelling tools would be an advantage. Experience in apply advanced Excel and/or other property finance modelling tools would be an advantage.
• Item 8 of 8, Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese, including Cantonese and Putonghua. Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese, including Cantonese and Putonghua.

Personal & Application Information

Cathay Pacific is committed to fostering an environment that values Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to attracting and hiring qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and abilities. We strive to create a respectful, inclusive workplace free from discrimination, harassment and bullying.

Privacy

Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with our Applicant Personal Information Collection Statement and for recruitment purposes only. Candidates not notified within eight weeks may consider their application unsuccessful. We keep records of your data for no longer than is necessary for the purpose for which we obtained them and any other permitted linked purposes. If your application is unsuccessful, we will keep your details on file for as long as is necessary to process your application or for the purposes of further job opportunities if you agree to such longer periods.