Project Manager - ESF Centre

Main Accountabilities:

• Support the Senior Project Manager in initial and ongoing consultation with end users and among the in-house project team members, consultants and contractors, providing technical advices to the end-users and developing project brief documents clearly articulating the key objectives and scope of the projects.
• Planning and implementing capital projects, alteration & addition works, and renovation projects assigned to achieve time, cost and quality objectives in accordance with ESF standards and applicable statutory requirements.
• Coordinating technical design development process by coordinating and collaborating input from the in-house Functional Support Team and/or multi-disciplinary consultants to produce a high-quality design in accordance with ESF Design Standard.
• Undertaking day-to-day management and coordinating with the in-house Functional Support Team, multi-disciplinary consultants, contractors, schools and government authorities where appropriate throughout all project phases.
• Internal coordination of matters related to the projects, such as facilities management, health, safety & sustainability, education, human resources, finance, communication and admissions, to ensure that project deliverables are achieved.
• Acting as the Client on-site representative for the projects assigned, throughout the construction stage to the final handover stage, for day-to-day management, coordination and monitoring of the quality of workmanship of contractors. 
• Managing the material and work quality inspection/testing and commissioning processes in conjunction with the in-house Functional Support Team, external consultants and contractors to ensure the works delivered are of good quality.
• Managing procurement and tendering processes for appointing multi-disciplinary consultants and contractors.
• Assessing and recommending progress payments for consultants and contractors.
• Preparing and providing regular project status reports and presentations to the Senior Project Manager and the Assistant Director of the project.
• Maintaining a complete set of on-site records for effective cost control and for final account purposes.
• Managing project close-out from the owner’s perspective, including managing the handover / snagging process and ensuring a full set of as-built drawings / O&M manuals/warranty documentation is in place and in order.
• To perform other duties and assume accountabilities as apparent or as delegated

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or relevant technical subject 
• Over 12 years of relevant Post-Graduate experience. 

Abilities

• Ability to work under pressure and meet aggressive deadlines
• Application of project management techniques 
• Ability to follow established standards 
• Ability to manage crises and recommend an emergency plan 
• Fluency in oral, and written English, Cantonese (desirable) 
• Excellent interpersonal skills 
• Excellent organisational skills

Knowledge

• Applies a good understanding of HKSAR building codes and standards. 
• Applies good knowledge of construction practices and safety rules.
• Applied good knowledge of procurement and tendering processes. 
• Applies a good understanding of building contract administrations. 
• Applies good planning and management skills. 

Soft Skills:

• Collaboration with project stakeholders
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Well-organised and detail-oriented
• Work standards/quality awareness 
• Follow-up and close-out issues 

For enquiries, please contact Mike Diep at mike.diep@esfcentre.edu.hk

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and offers may be extended prior to the job closing date.

By applying for this position, your application may be considered for other opportunities (senior-level roles, head of department, etc.) within ESF.

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