Senior Manager (Construction) - Foundation (3-year Contract)

Hong Kong Housing Society; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong Housing Society invites a senior geotechnical project manager to lead the site management of geotechnical, ground investigation and foundation works for residential projects. You will ensure compliance with the Integrated Quality System, supervise tests, coordinate contractors and consultants, and oversee handover while maintaining safety and environmental standards.

The role requires 15+ years in construction management with at least 5 years in managerial geotechnical projects, a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in geotechnical, civil or building engineering and professional qualifications.
• 15+ years construction management experience with at least 5 years in geotechnical, GI and foundation works.

Responsibilities

• Implement HKHS policies and procedures for geotechnical, GI and foundation works and maintain site records.
• Ensure contractors' compliance with quality standards and supervise tests and measurements.
• Monitor site progress, identify delays and geological anomalies, and take corrective action.
• Coordinate site teams, report to Project Managers, consultants and contractors for solutions.
• Maintain 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

Ground investigation

Construction management

Quality systems

Site supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical/Civil/Building Engineering

Professional qualifications: MHKIE, MCIOB, MHKICM or equivalent

Job description

The Job

• 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.

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Job Function

• 建築 · 維修 · 技工 - 建築 · 地盤

Employment Term

• 全職

Education

• 學士