Assistant Facilities Manager (Architecture/Building Surveying) (Ref: 240027R)

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following:

• Assisting with various new building, planning, and AA&I projects, including conducting in-house feasibility studies, creating conceptual layouts and designs, and refining detailed design work.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and in-house specialists for special requirements and incorporate into the works.
• Monitoring project expenditures and progress by administering effective project and construction management techniques.
• Supervising the project timeline, budget, and quality control, while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Reviewing consultants' designs and contractors' submissions to ensure compliance with sound architectural principles and the required standards.
• Ensure smooth handover of completed works to stakeholders, follow up with all defects and outstanding items and review O&M manuals submitted by the contractor.
• Reviewing technical proposals and site works to ensure that the required quality and safety standards are maintained.
• Liaising with government authorities, consultants, contractors, and internal parties regarding the project's progress.
• Monitoring the progress of the works, maintaining comprehensive records, and preparing thorough progress reports.
• Performing any other duties assigned by supervisors.

Candidates

Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence:

• A recognized degree in Architecture, Building Surveying, or a related discipline in construction industry.
• Preferably a corporate member of professional bodies such as HKIA, HKIE, HKIS, or equivalent, with at least 3 years' relevant post-qualification experience.
• Ability to lead and manage teams/consultants/contractors and handle a complex, varied workload.
• Good presentation skills, self-motivation, and a team player with strong communication skills.
• Familiarity with building regulations and related statutory requirements.
• Good experience with building design, fit-out design, and scheme drawings production.
• Familiarity with sketches drawing & detailing, design drawing standards, and tender drawing requirements.
• Proficiency in using AutoCAD, Sketchup, Revit, and computer graphic software is a plus.
• Strong leadership and project management skills, as well as interpersonal skills with a service mindset.
• Effective communication in both English and Chinese (preferably including Putonghua). 

Candidates may be invited to attend a written test.

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.

To Apply

Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System.

https://hkmu.taleo.net/careersection/ex_full_time/jobapply.ftl?lang=en&job=240027R

Closing date of application: 20 October 2024

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