Manager (Construction) (3-year Contract)

Hong Kong Housing Society; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong Housing Society (HKHS) is seeking a Construction Manager to lead site management and oversight of contractor performance on assigned projects across Hong Kong. The role demands strong leadership, excellent communication in English and Cantonese, and a focus on delivering projects on time and within quality standards.

Candidates should hold a degree in Building/Engineering/Architecture, with 10+ years in construction management, including residential projects in private/public sectors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in construction management with managerial roles.
• Experience in residential projects in private/public sector; PM in charge from start to handover.
• Familiar with site safety, environmental regulations and relevant legislations.

Responsibilities

• Implement site management policies and procedures at assigned sites.
• Manage contractor performance to quality standards; monitor progress and timelines.
• Identify delays, discrepancies or anomalies; coordinate prompt solutions.
• Endorse selection of consultant’s resident site staff; supervise handover to other divisions.
• Follow up on defects and monitor rectification works post-completion.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements in works contracts and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

English and Cantonese

Education

Degree in Building/Engineering/Architecture

Professional qualifications (MCIOB, MHKICM, MHKIE)

Tools

4S/BIM/DWSS

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.

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.

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