Strategic Head of Cost & Contract – Campus Development

HONG KONG ACADEMY FOR PERFORMING ARTS; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave benefits

Medical and dental benefits

Job summary

Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts is seeking a seasoned professional to lead the Cost and Contract function within the Campus Development Office. The Head will oversee cost planning, procurement strategy, contract administration and governance for capital works and AA&I projects.

The role requires a degree in Quantity Surveying, HKIS/RICS membership, and 15+ years of relevant experience, with strong leadership and bilingual English/Chinese capabilities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying is required.
• Professional membership (HKIS or RICS) is required.
• Minimum 15 years post-qualification experience in QS, cost management, procurement and contracts.
• Experience managing cost for capital works and publicly funded projects.
• Experience in tendering, contract administration and lifecycle cost management.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and leadership skills; excellent English and Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management, budgeting, financial control for projects.
• Oversee procurement, tendering and contract administration activities.
• Strengthen governance, internal controls and compliance across cost, procurement and contracts.
• Lead and develop the Cost and Contract team and promote best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned by senior management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership abilities

English language proficiency

Chinese language proficiency

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

HKIS or RICS membership

15+ years post-qualification experience

Tools

NEC contract framework

Job description

Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts is seeking a seasoned professional to lead the Cost and Contract function within the Campus Development Office. The Head will oversee cost planning, procurement strategy, contract administration and governance for capital works and AA&I projects.

The role requires a degree in Quantity Surveying, HKIS/RICS membership, and 15+ years of relevant experience, with strong leadership and bilingual English/Chinese capabilities.