Construction Productivity Lead — AI, MiC & R&D

Cross Industry Climate Group; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Cross Industry Climate Group in Hong Kong seeks a senior professional to lead construction productivity initiatives and support the organization’s mission. The role involves assisting the Senior Manager - Construction Productivity, managing the CIC R&D Fund, and driving efforts to raise industry productivity through funded projects and events.

The successful candidate will oversee consultancy studies, collaborate across departments, and prepare technical documents while mentoring staff.

Qualifications

• A recognised degree in engineering / surveying / architecture or related construction discipline.
• Minimum 10 years post-qualification work experience in engineering / surveying / architecture or related fields; supervisory experience preferred.
• Understand the functions and work of the CIC.
• Knowledge of advanced materials, MiC, AI, robotics, automation, digitalisation; research funding management experience an advantage.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, presentation skills; able to perform under pressure; teamwork mindset.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua).

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Manager - Construction Productivity to support initiatives for improving performance and competitiveness of the construction industry.
• Manage and administer the CIC Research and Technology Development (R&D) Fund framework.
• Benchmark and enhance construction industry productivity through various programmes.
• Oversee consultancy studies and research projects; promote outcomes to stakeholders.
• Support CIC events (Construction Innovation Award, Expo, conferences, workshops, webinars).
• Provide support to CIC and committees, task forces and expert groups.
• Prepare business plans, work plans, briefs, reports, guidelines and technical documents.
• Supervise subordinates and collaborate with other departments; maintain a caring, integrated approach.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Data analytics

Communication skills

Independent work

Proactive/creative

Ability to work under pressure

Bilingual English/Chinese

Education

Engineering/Surveying/Architecture degree

HKIE/ICE advantageous

Job description

Cross Industry Climate Group in Hong Kong seeks a senior professional to lead construction productivity initiatives and support the organization’s mission. The role involves assisting the Senior Manager - Construction Productivity, managing the CIC R&D Fund, and driving efforts to raise industry productivity through funded projects and events.

The successful candidate will oversee consultancy studies, collaborate across departments, and prepare technical documents while mentoring staff.