Project Manager

Beyond Partners Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Beyond Partners Limited is seeking an experienced Project Manager with an architectural background to act as the Owner’s Representative for a redevelopment project in Hong Kong. You will lead the development lifecycle from feasibility and design through to construction, completion and handover, coordinating consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders.

You will work closely with the owner and senior management to define the project brief, objectives and strategy, while ensuring design

Qualifications

• 12–20 years of relevant experience, with substantial experience in developer or other client-side project management roles.
• Proven experience managing building redevelopment projects in Hong Kong, preferably across the full project lifecycle.
• Student hostel project experience is highly desirable; experience with residential, hotel, institutional or other accommodation projects will also be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of Hong Kong building regulations, statutory approval procedures, design management and construction practices.
• Excellent organisational, problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Confident communicator with strong negotiation, presentation and reporting skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Cantonese

Responsibilities

• Act as the Owner’s Representative and primary project contact, safeguarding the owner’s interests in terms of design, quality, cost, programme and overall project delivery.
• Establish the project brief, development objectives, design requirements and implementation strategy with owner and senior management.
• Coordinate feasibility studies, design development, cost planning and project programming.
• Assist with appointment of architects, engineers, surveyors and other consultants, and manage their performance and deliverables.
• Review designs for compliance, functionality, buildability, cost efficiency and end-user requirements.
• Oversee Hong Kong statutory approval processes and coordinate submissions to government departments.
• Monitor construction progress, costs, risks and contractual matters through site visits and meetings.
• Review variations, claims, payments, design changes and budget adjustments.
• Identify risks and mitigation measures, escalate key matters to senior management.
• Prepare regular project reports and presentations for owner and senior management

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Negotiation and presentation

Reporting skills

Multilingual communication

Education

Degree in Architecture

HKIA membership preferred

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager with an architectural background to act as the Owner’s Representative for redevelopment building project.
The successful candidate will represent the owner’s interests throughout the full development lifecycle—from feasibility, design and statutory approvals through to construction, completion and handover. This is an owner-side role requiring strong project leadership, commercial awareness and the ability to coordinate consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Owner’s Representative and primary project contact, safeguarding the owner’s interests in terms of design, quality, cost, programme and overall project delivery.
• Work closely with the owner and senior management to establish the project brief, development objectives, design requirements and implementation strategy.
• Coordinate feasibility studies, design development, cost planning and project programming.
• Assist with the appointment of architects, engineers, surveyors and other consultants, and manage their performance and deliverables on the owner’s behalf.
• Review architectural and technical designs, providing input on compliance, functionality, buildability, cost efficiency and end-user requirements.
• Oversee Hong Kong statutory approval processes and coordinate submissions to relevant government departments and authorities.
• Monitor construction progress, quality, costs, risks and contractual matters through site visits, project meetings and reviews of consultant and contractor reports.
• Review and provide recommendations on variations, claims, payments, design changes and proposed adjustments to the project budget or programme.
• Identify project risks and delivery issues, develop mitigation measures and escape key matters to senior management where necessary.
• Prepare regular project reports and presentations for the owner and senior management, covering progress, costs, risks and decisions required.

Requirements

• Degree in Architecture or a related discipline; HKIA membership or an equivalent professional qualification is preferred.
• 12–20 years of relevant experience, with substantial experience in developer or other client-side project management roles.
• Proven experience managing building redevelopment projects in Hong Kong, preferably across the full project lifecycle.
• Student hostel project experience is highly desirable; experience with residential, hotel, institutional or other accommodation projects will also be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of Hong Kong building regulations, statutory approval procedures, design management and construction practices.
• Excellent organisational, problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Confident communicator with strong negotiation, presentation and reporting skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Cantonese