Senior Manager (Construction) (3 year Contract)

Hong Kong Housing Society; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong Housing Society is seeking a seasoned Geotechnical/Construction Manager to lead site activities for ground investigation, GI and foundation works in residential projects. You will ensure compliance with quality systems, review QA docs, supervise tests, and drive accurate progress and records.

The role requires a degree in Geotechnical/Civil/Building Engineering with professional qualifications (e.g., MHKIE, MCIOB, MHKICM) and at least 15 years’ construction management experience,

Qualifications

• Degree in Geotechnical, Civil or Building Engineering.
• Professional qualifications such as MHKIE, MCIOB, MHKICM or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years’ construction management experience, with at least 5 years in geotechnical, ground investigation and foundation works.
• Experience in residential projects (private/public sector) with at least three GI foundation projects.
• Strong knowledge of HK Buildings Ordinance, Codes of Practice and geotechnical standards.
• Fluent in English and Cantonese; computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Implement HKHS policies and procedures for geotechnical, ground investigation and foundation work and maintain accurate site records.
• Ensure contractors’ compliance with quality standards via the HKHS Integrated Quality System, including QA documentation review and supervision of tests and measurements.
• Monitor site progress, identify delays, technical discrepancies and geological anomalies and take timely corrective action.
• Coordinate site teams to resolve technical, scheduling and resourcing issues, report and liaise with Project Managers, consultants and contractors for solutions.
• Maintain effective communication with consultants, contractors, utility companies and government authorities.
• Endorse selection and performance of contract site staff.
• Oversee works handover, defect rectification and complaint follow-up.
• Ensure compliance with site safety and environmental requirements.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Construction management

Site supervision

Quality systems

Education

Geotechnical/Civil/Building engineering degree

Professional qualifications (MHKIE, MCIOB, MHKICM)

Job description

• Implement HKHS policies and procedures for geotechnical, ground investigation (G.I.) and foundation work as well as maintain accurate site progress and quality records.
• Ensure contractors’ compliance with quality standards via the HKHS Integrated Quality System, including review of quality assurance documentation and supervision of tests and measurements.
• Monitor site progress, identify delays, technical discrepancies and geological anomalies and take timely corrective action.
• Coordinate site teams to resolve technical, scheduling and resourcing issues, report and liaise with Project Managers, consultants and contractors for solutions.
• Maintain effective communication with consultants, contractors, utility companies and government authorities.
• Endorse selection and performance of contract site staff.
• Oversee works handover, defect rectification and complaint follow-up.
• Ensure compliance with site safety and environmental requirements.

The Person

• Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil or Building Engineering or construction-related disciplines with professional qualifications such as MHKIE, MCIOB, MHKICM or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years’ construction management experience, including at least 5 years’ managerial experience in geotechnical, G.I. and foundation works.
• Proven experience in geotechnical/construction or project management with relevant exposure in residential projects (private/public sector); preferably completed at least three projects from G.I. foundation design to on-site foundation construction and handover.
• Strong knowledge of Hong Kong Buildings Ordinance, relevant Codes of Practice and geotechnical standards.
• Solid expertise in geotechnical engineering, ground investigation and foundation construction methods.
• Good command of English and Cantonese with computer literate.