Facilities Manager (Contract & Cost Management) (FMO)

Ouhk; United States; On-site; USD 76,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

End-of-contract gratuity

Medical and dental benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) seeks a Facilities Manager (Contract & Cost Management) to lead cost planning, budgeting, and procurement activities across diverse projects.

The role requires a recognised Quantity Surveying degree, strong leadership, and 10+ years’ experience in cost management, tendering, and contract administration within large institutions.

Qualifications

• A recognised degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or a related discipline.
• Corporate membership of the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (MHKIS) in the Quantity Surveying Division, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and establishing in-house, project-wide standards for cost planning and budget control, and developing monitoring mechanisms to track expenditure and flag variances.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication skills

English proficiency

Putonghua

Cost management

AutoCAD

MS Office

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

MHKIS membership

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

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:
Facilities Manager (Contract & Cost Management) (FMO) – (260022X)

Job

: Full-time Non-Academic

School/Unit

: Facilities Management Office

Closing Date

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

++Major Duties and Responsibilities++

• Reviewing and establishing in‑house, project‑wide standards for cost planning and budget control, and developing monitoring mechanisms to track expenditure, flag variances and support timely management intervention across all projects;
• Formulating comprehensive budgets and cost plans, and preparing detailed cost estimates and analyses for new works, subcontracting, variation works and minor/maintenance projects;
• Monitoring project expenditure against approved budgets and advising the project team on cost‑effective and value‑added solutions;
• Reviewing existing systems, tendering processes and pricing strategies to ensure optimal cost‑effectiveness;
• Preparing estimates, specifications and tender documents;
• Carrying out pre‑qualification and selection of consultants and contractors;
• Managing the tendering process for works, supplies and subletting of contracts, and preparing tender analyses, reports and recommendations to the Tender Board or other appropriate authorities;
• Participating in the selection and appointment of consultants and contractors;
• Carrying out measurement of works and valuation of interim payments and variations;
• Checking quotations, variations, payment bills and claims, and overseeing final account settlements;
• Liaising and coordinating with consultants on contract administration matters;
• Managing and supervising the performance of consultant quantity surveying firms and contractors in cost and contractual aspects;
• Liaising with government authorities, consultants, contractors and internal parties on project progress;
• Providing professional advice and recommendations to facilitate management discussions and decision‑making;
• Maintaining comprehensive project records and preparing regular progress and cost reports;
• Implementing proper control procedures to ensure full compliance with established University guidelines and policies;
• Assisting the Quantity Surveying Manager in the implementation, monitoring and supervision of critical assignments; and
• Performing any other duties as assigned by supervisors.

++Candidates++

Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence:

• A recognised degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or a related discipline;
• Corporate membership of the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (MHKIS) in the Quantity Surveying Division, or equivalent;
• At least 10 years’ relevant post‑qualification experience in quantity surveying, contract administration and cost management;
• Proven experience in handling medium to large‑scale education, institutional, hostel, office or asset enhancement projects;
• Solid experience in tender preparation and assessment;
• Strong technical knowledge of measurement, cost estimating, construction technology, contracts and construction law;
• Familiarity with building regulations and related statutory requirements;
• Strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to lead and manage teams, consultants and contractors and to handle a complex and varied workload;
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, with a service mindset;
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese, preferably including Putonghua;
• Self‑motivated team player with strong attention to detail and the ability to perform under pressure;
• Preference will be given to candidates with quantity surveying experience gained in both developer and consultancy firms; and
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office applications is a plus.

++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.

The personal data collected will be used for the purpose of considering your application for employment. For details, please refer to the “Personal Data (Privacy) Notice for Job Applicant” on the University’s website. If you are not contacted by the University within eight weeks from the closing date of application, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful. The University will continue to review applications until the position(s) is/are filled.