Assistant Manager - Technical Development

Kadoorie Estates Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 480,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Kadoorie Estates Limited in Hong Kong seeks an Assistant Manager - Technical Development to oversee routine technical services for Grade A commercial buildings and detached houses, ensuring optimal performance, statutory compliance and service continuity.

You will manage maintenance contracts, budgets and a team of engineers, drive maintenance standards and oversee projects from planning to handover, ensuring cost control and quality.

Qualifications

• Diploma or above in Building Studies, Engineering, Building Services, Construction, Surveying, Property Management or related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in building works, maintenance, renovation or engineering project management.
• Experience in maintenance, repair and facilities management of Grade A commercial buildings and detached houses.
• Sound knowledge of project management, tenant coordination, service commitments and preventive maintenance for Grade A buildings and detached houses.
• Experience with unauthorized building works and related remedial works; knowledge of fire safety improvements.
• Proficiency in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance contracts, preventive maintenance programmes, emergency repairs and contractor performance.
• Assist in preparing annual maintenance budgets and forecasts.
• Manage engineering and maintenance team, including contractors and staff.
• Develop maintenance standards, workflows and guidelines.
• Coordinate training for the engineering team and handle emergency incidents.
• Support project lifecycle from planning, quotations, tendering to handover and cost control.
• Review quotations, method statements, material specs, programmes and variations.
• Follow up on defect rectification, warranty repairs and handover documentation.
• Prepare regular progress, cost and status reports for management.
• Coordinate with owners, tenants, management teams, consultants and contractors.

Skills

Project management

Contract management

Budgeting

Team leadership

Communication

Report writing

Reading drawings

Education

Diploma / Associate degree or above in Building Studies, Engineering, Building Services, Construction, Surveying, Property Management

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Assistant Manager - Technical Development

The overall role is to oversee routine technical services for both Grade A commercial buildings and detached houses ensuring optimal performance, statutory compliance, and service continuity.

Responsibilities

Manage maintenance contracts, preventive maintenance programmes, emergency repairs, fault rectification and contractor performance

Assist in preparing annual maintenance budgets and engineering expenditure forecasts

Manage the engineering and maintenance team, including technical staff, contractors and subcontractors

Develop and optimise maintenance standards, workflows and operational guidelines

Arrange suitable training for the engineering team to enhance technical capabilities and service levels

Provide backup support and handle emergency incidents when necessary

Assist in managing renovation, refurbishment, maintenance and improvement projects

Support the full project lifecycle from preliminary planning, quotations and tendering, contractor appointment, construction supervision, programme control, quality monitoring and cost control through to completion and handover

Review quotations, method statements, material specifications, project programmes and variation orders

Follow up on defect rectification, warranty-period repairs and maintain completion documents, testing reports and maintenance records

Submit regular reports to management on project progress, costs and overall project status

Handle and follow up on unauthorized building works, including site inspections, remedial proposals, removal arrangements and reinstatement works

Follow up on improvement works arising from Fire Services Department FS 572 / FS 502 Improvement Notices

Coordinate with owners, tenants, property management teams, fire services consultants, architects, surveyors, engineering consultants, contractors and other relevant professionals

Requirements

Diploma, associate degree or above in Building Studies, Engineering, Building Services, Construction, Surveying, Property Management or a related discipline

At least 8 years of experience in building works, property maintenance, renovation, refurbishment or engineering project management

Proven experience in the maintenance, repair and facilities management of Grade A commercial buildings and detached houses

Sound knowledge of high-standard project management, tenant coordination, service commitments and preventive maintenance requirements for Grade A commercial buildings and detached houses

Practical experience in handling unauthorized building works and related remedial works

Experience in following up on improvement works arising from Fire Services Department FS 572 / FS 502 Improvement Notices, or similar fire safety improvement projects

Experience in renovation and refurbishment works for detached houses, residential units or private residences

Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Excellent Cantonese, with good written and spoken Chinese; capable of reading and writing in English

Familiarity with the maintenance and repair of building services and building services installations

Strong knowledge of quotations, tendering, contractor management, programme control, cost control, quality monitoring and project handover

Ability to read and understand basic drawings, method statements, maintenance reports and technical documents

Good knowledge of Hong Kong requirements relating to building maintenance, fire safety, renovation works and site safety

Strong project coordination, communication, problem‑solving and report‑writing skills

Ability to independently manage multiple engineering and maintenance projects and deliver them on schedule

Willingness to conduct site inspections, attend project meetings and handle emergency maintenance matters when necessary

Valid Construction Industry Safety Training Certificate (Green Card)

Valid Registered Electrical Worker (REW) License (Grade A or B) issued by the EMSD

Attractive remuneration package and fringe benefits will be offered to the successful applicant.

For more information, please visit our website http://www.kadoorieestates.com.hk

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