Manager (Construction) (2-year Contract)

Hong Kong Housing Society; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong Housing Society (HKHS) is seeking a seasoned Construction Manager to lead site operations across assigned projects. You will implement site policies, supervise contractor performance and monitor progress to ensure projects stay on schedule.

The role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of construction safety and regulations, and the ability to coordinate handovers to internal divisions while addressing defects and complaints promptly. Fluency in English and Cantonese is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Building, Engineering, Architecture or related discipline.
• Professional qualifications MCIOB, MHKICM, MHKIE or equivalent.
• Knowledge of 4S/BIM/DWSS.
• Min 10 years in construction management with managerial roles.
• PM experience on residential projects from start to handover.
• Familiar with site safety, environmental regulations.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fluent in English and Cantonese.

Responsibilities

• Implement site management policies and supervise assigned sites.
• Manage contractors to quality standards and monitor progress.
• Identify delays or issues and coordinate prompt solutions.
• Endorse consultant's resident site staff selections.
• Oversee handover of completed projects to other divisions.
• Follow up on complaints and defects with timely rectification.
• Ensure compliance with site safety and statutory regulations.

Skills

Construction management

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

English and Cantonese

Education

Degree in Building/Engineering/Architecture

MCIOB/MHKICM/MHKIE or equivalent

Tools

BIM

DWSS

4S

Job description

• Implement HKHS site team management policies and procedures at the assigned sites.
• Manage the performance of contractors to quality standards and monitor site progress and maintain project timeline.
• Identify delays, discrepancies, conflicts or other anomalies and prompt relevant parties and implement solutions.
• Endorse the selection of consultant’s resident site staff.
• Oversee the handover process and procedures of completed projects to other divisions.
• Follow up on complaints and monitor defect rectification works for completed projects.
• Ensure compliance with the site safety requirements stipulated in the works contract & relevant statutory regulations.

The Person

• Degree qualified in Building, Engineering, Architecture or other construction related disciplines,
• Preferably with relevant professional qualifications such as MCIOB, MHKICM, MHKIE or equivalent.
• Preferably with knowledge of 4S/BIM/DWSS
• A minimum of 10 years' experience in construction management with experience in managerial positions for construction projects.
• Proven experience in construction or project management with relevant exposure in residential projects in the private/ public sector, preferably completed project as PM in charge from initial stage to final handover to flat owners.
• Familiar with construction site safety, environmental and relevant legislations.
• Good leadership, interpersonal and communication skills and supervisory experience, proactive and self-motivated.
• Good command of spoken and written English and Cantonese.

Applicants not invited for interview within 8 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful.

Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the Housing Society's personal data policies which is available in our website and obtainable upon request. Please refer to the Policy Statement on Employment Related Data under Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance in our website

Established in 1948, the Hong Kong Housing Society (HKHS) is an independent and not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing quality housing for the people of Hong Kong. With the support of the Government, the Housing Society has implemented various housing schemes to meet the evolving needs of the community.

As the first non-government public housing organisation in Hong Kong and the city’s "housing laboratory", we keep progressing with the times to explore new solutions, using our own resources or in partnership with the Government, so as to help address different housing needs. This spirit of innovation is the cornerstone of our business development.

Established in 1948, the Hong Kong Housing Society (HKHS) is an independent and not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing quality housing for the people of Hong Kong. With the support of the Government, the Housing Society has implemented various housing schemes to meet the evolving needs of the community.

As the first non-government public housing organisation in Hong Kong and the city’s "housing laboratory", we keep progressing with the times to explore new solutions, using our own resources or in partnership with the Government, so as to help address different housing needs. This spirit of innovation is the cornerstone of our business development.