Project Manager - Architectural

CPJobs International; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,300,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

16 days annual leave

Birthday and family care leave

Extra leave

Job summary

CPJobs International in Hong Kong seeks an experienced Architect to lead the full lifecycle of flagship residential and landmark projects from feasibility through handover.

You will oversee design quality, manage consultants and contractors, liaise with government authorities, and drive budget control to prevent delays and cost overruns.

Applicants should hold HKIA status or equivalent, with at least ten years post-qualification experience and fluency in English and Cantonese/Mandarin.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Architecture or related discipline
• Member of HKIA or equivalent; Authorized Person status advantageous
• Minimum of 10 years post-qualification experience on large-scale local projects
• Excellent command of English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)
• Strong leadership, analytical problem-solving and negotiation skills

Responsibilities

• Full Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire project development cycle, from feasibility studies, master planning and schematic design, through to tender, construction and handover
• Design & Quality Control: Review architectural drawings, material submissions and method statements to ensure alignment with premium brand standards
• Consultant & Contractor Management: Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary external teams including lead architects, structural/MEP, QS and main contractors
• Statutory & Government Liaison: Liaise with government authorities to ensure timely submissions, approvals and compliance
• Risk & Cost Control: Monitor budget, manage variations and resolve site conflicts to mitigate delays and cost overruns

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor/Master in Architecture

Job description

• Lead full-cycle development of flagship residential & landmark projects

• Client side, Prestigious Large-scale Projects

• Competitive Package, Dis. Bonus, 16 AL, birthday & family care & extra Leave

Responsibilities:

• Full Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire project development cycle, from feasibility studies, master planning and schematic design, through to tender, construction and handover

• Design & Quality Control: Rigorously review architectural drawings, material submissions and method statements to ensure alignment with the company’s premium brand standards and design intent

• Consultant & Contractor Management: Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary external teams, including lead architects, structural/MEP, QS and main contractors

• Statutory & Government Liaison: Actively liaise with relevant government authorities (e.g., Buildings Department, Lands Department, Planning Department) to ensure timely submissions, approvals and compliance with all statutory requirements

• Risk & Cost Control: Work closely with the internal and external parties to monitor the project budget, manage variations, and proactively resolve site conflicts or design clashes to mitigate delays and cost overruns

Requirements:

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Architecture or related discipline

• Member of HKIA or equivalent, possessing Authorized Person (AP) status will have a distinct advantage

• Minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience, solid track record working with major property developers or top-tier architectural practices on large-scale local projects

• In-depth understanding of relevant regulations, land administration procedures and the local real estate market

• Strong leadership, analytical problem-solving and negotiation skills. Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced corporate environment

• Excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)

Working Location : 10/F, Three Pacific Place, 1 Queen's Road East, Hong Kong

Applicants who are not invited within 2 months may consider their applications unsuccessful. All information provided by applicants will be treated in strict confidence and used only for recruitment purposes. Applicants may be considered for other suitable positions within the China Overseas Group and its related companies over a one-year period, after which their personal data will be destroyed.