Deputy Director

Vocational Training Council (VTC); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Vocational Training Council (VTC) invites applicants for Estates and Campus Development Office (ECDO) General Manager to oversee capital works and AA&I projects across campuses. The role includes strategic planning, policy formulation, and management of consultants and contractors.

The post requires a degree in engineering or related field and substantial experience in major building projects, with strong English and Putonghua language skills for government coordination.

Qualifications

• A recognised degree or equivalent in Architecture, Building Surveying, Building Services, Civil / Electrical / Mechanical / Structural Engineering.
• At least 12 years relevant experience with not less than 10 years in complex building projects, preferably client-side or representing clients such as Government / public organisations / tertiary institutions.
• Sound understanding of Hong Kong construction and building-related legislations and government procedures for delivering major subvented building projects.
• Good knowledge of building and building services works and experience in administration of works contracts.
• Strong capability in strategic thinking, leadership, time management and forward planning with exceptional ability to drive and manage changes.
• Excellent command of English and Chinese languages, including Putonghua.

Responsibilities

• To assist the Director of ECDO in the strategic planning, policy formulation and management of new capital works projects and AA&I projects.
• To lead the Project Management Section for planning AA&I works, campus master plan implementation, engagement of consultants and contractors, and packaging, procurement and controls.
• To formulate smart and green strategies for design in new and existing campuses.
• To oversee funding applications and preparation of papers and reports.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Time management

Forward planning

English and Chinese proficiency

Education

Architecture, Building Surveying, Building Services, Civil / Electrical / Mechanical / Structural Engineering

Job description

Estates and Campus Development Office (ECDO)

Ref. no: C/ECDO/DD/10/26-AP2

Major Duties

• (a) To assist the Director of ECDO in the strategic planning, policy formulation and management of new capital works projects, and alterations, additions and improvement (AA&I) projects
• (b) To lead the Project Management Section in the Office for planning of AA&I works, implementation of the VTC Campus Master Plan, engagement and management of consultants and contractors, and formulation of strategies for new works including packaging, procurement and management controls
• (c) To formulate smart and green strategies for the design in new and existing campuses and
• (d) To oversee funding applications with relevant Government bureau / departments, and the preparation of papers and reports.

Requirements

• (a) A recognised degree or equivalent in one or more of the following fields: Architecture, Building Surveying, Building Services, Civil / Electrical / Mechanical / Structural Engineering
• (b) At least 12 years relevant experience at an appropriate level of responsibility, of which include not less than 10 years of post-qualification experience in complex building projects, preferably on the clients side or representing the clients side such as the Government / public organisations / tertiary institutions. Experience at senior level for project management of Government capital works or subvented building projects is highly preferred
• (c) Sound understanding of Hong Kong construction and building-related legislations and government procedures for delivering major subvented building projects
• (d) Good knowledge of both building and building services works and experience in the administration of works contracts
• (e) Strong capability in strategic thinking, leadership, time management and forward planning with exceptional ability to drive and manage changes and
• (f) Excellent command of English and Chinese languages, including Putonghua.

Notes

• (1) The post is at the rank of General Manager.
• (2) Applicants with substantial experience and achievements in the relevant field but without the required academic / professional qualifications OR those with exceptional academic / professional qualifications but with less experience may also apply.