Assistant Facilities Manager (Building Services) (FMO)

Ouhk; United States; On-site; USD 115,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) invites applications for an Assistant Facilities Manager (Building Services) in the Facilities Management Office. The role focuses on leading MEP design, coordinating with designers and contractors, and delivering projects from design to handover with strict adherence to quality, safety, and regulatory standards.

The candidate should have a recognised degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering, with at least 5 years’

Qualifications

• Recognised degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or related discipline.
• Preferably MHKIE or equivalent corporate membership.
• At least 5 years’ post‑qualification experience in design, construction, operation and maintenance of building services.
• Proven experience in medium to large‑scale education, institutional, hostel, office or asset enhancement projects.
• Solid experience in new building and fit‑out design, schematic drawings, and tender preparation/assessment.
• Excellent knowledge of building services engineering across design, installation, operation and maintenance.
• Familiarity with building regulations and statutory requirements.
• Strong leadership and project management with analytical, negotiation and organisational abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a service mindset.
• Proficiency in MS Office and AutoCAD.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese; Putonghua is an advantage.
• Proactive, self‑motivated team player with attention to detail.
• Knowledge and experience in BIM is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conducting in‑house feasibility studies and providing professional advice on building services meeting quality, safety and regulatory standards.
• Coordinating with in‑house designers and producing MVAC, FS, P&D, ELV and electrical designs, calculations, specs and drawings for tender using CAD and BIM.
• Reviewing designs and outputs by external consultants and contractors for compliance and indicating recommendations.
• Ensuring integrated MEP design with architectural and structural disciplines and interfaces with builder’s works.
• Overseeing projects from design through construction to handover, managing timelines, budgets and resources.
• Monitoring expenditure and progress with project management techniques; ensuring safety and regulations.
• Reviewing technical proposals and site works for required quality and safety standards.
• Leading supervision of installation and testing and commissioning of building services with contractors.
• Carrying out site inspections and quality checks against design specifications.
• Preparing pre‑commissioning checklists, T&C procedures, acceptance criteria and commissioning sequences.
• Providing technical support during installation and commissioning phases.
• Liaising with authorities, consultants, contractors, architects and internal parties on requirements and progress.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure user requirements are met and projects delivered.
• Maintaining records and preparing technical documentation and progress reports.
• Carrying out any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical abilities

Organisational skills

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Building Services Engineering degree

MHKIE membership

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

BIM

Job description

Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge.

As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching.

HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges — as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA.

For more information about the University, please visit https://www.hkmu.edu.hk.

We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the Facilities Management Office:
Assistant Facilities Manager (Building Services) (FMO) – (260022Z)

Job

: Full-time Non-Academic

School/Unit

: Facilities Management Office

Closing Date

: 02/Oct/2026, 3:59:00 PM

++Major Duties and Responsibilities++

• Conducting in‑house feasibility studies and providing professional advice on building services solutions that meet the required quality, safety and regulatory standards;

• Coordinating with in‑house designers and producing detailed MVAC, FS, P&D, ELV and electrical designs, calculations, specifications and drawings for tender issuance, using industry‑standard CAD and BIM software;

• Reviewing designs and outputs prepared by external consultants, and contractors’ submissions (including shop drawings, equipment schedules, installation details and method statements), to ensure compliance with design intent, statutory requirements and industry standards, and providing recommendations to the project team;

• Ensuring fully integrated and coordinated MEP design with architectural, structural and other disciplines, including interfaces with builder’s works, site possession and access arrangements;

• Overseeing assigned projects from design through construction to handover, managing timelines, budgets and resources to ensure timely and cost‑effective delivery to the required quality;

• Monitoring project expenditure and progress through effective project and construction management techniques, and ensuring adherence to building regulations, safety requirements and industry standards;

• Reviewing technical proposals and site works to ensure the required quality and safety standards are maintained;

• Taking a leading role in the supervision of installation and testing and commissioning (T&C) of building services and equipment, working closely with contractors on the preparation, planning and implementation of the works;

• Carrying out site inspections and quality checks to verify that installation work meets design specifications and standards;

• Preparing pre‑commissioning checklists, T&C procedures, acceptance criteria and commissioning sequences for critical equipment, and assisting in the formulation of the overall commissioning programme in line with project key dates;

• Providing technical support and resolving engineering issues during the installation and commissioning phases;

• Liaising with government authorities, consultants, contractors, architects and internal parties on project requirements and progress;

• Collaborating with stakeholders and in‑house specialists to ensure user requirements are met and projects are successfully delivered;

• Maintaining comprehensive records and preparing technical documentation, drawings, reports and regular progress reports; and

• Performing any other duties as assigned by supervisors.

++Candidates++

Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence:

• A recognised degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline;

• Preferably corporate membership of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (MHKIE) or equivalent;

• At least 5 years’ relevant post‑qualification experience in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of building services installations;

• Proven experience in handling medium to large‑scale education, institutional, hostel, office or asset enhancement projects;

• Solid experience in new building and fit‑out design, production of schematic drawings, and tender preparation and assessment;

• Excellent knowledge of building services engineering, covering design, installation, operation and maintenance;

• Familiarity with building regulations and related statutory requirements;

• Strong leadership and project management skills, with good analytical, negotiation and organisational abilities;

• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, with a service mindset;

• Proficiency in MS Office applications and AutoCAD;

• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese; knowledge of Putonghua is an advantage;

• Proactive, self‑motivated team player with strong attention to detail and the ability to perform under pressure;

• Preference will be given to candidates with building services experience gained in both developer and consultancy firms; and

• Knowledge and experience in BIM will be an added advantage.

++Terms and Conditions for Appointment++

An attractive remuneration package, including basic salary, an end-of-contract gratuity, and a discretionary incentive payment, where applicable, will be offered to the right candidates. Generous annual leave, staff-development sponsorships, medical and dental benefits, and life insurance coverage will also be provided.