Assistant Manager - Technical Development

The overall role is to oversee daily and preventive maintenance works for Grade A commercial buildings and detached houses, including building services, common facilities and electrical and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance contracts, preventive maintenance programmes, emergency repairs, fault rectification and contractor performance
• Assist in preparing annual maintenance budgets and engineering expenditure forecasts
• Manage the engineering and maintenance team, including technical staff, contractors and subcontractors
• Develop and optimise maintenance standards, workflows and operational guidelines
• Arrange suitable training for the engineering team to enhance technical capabilities and service levels
• Provide backup support and handle emergency incidents when necessary
• Assist in managing renovation, refurbishment, maintenance and improvement projects
• Support the full project lifecycle from preliminary planning, quotations and tendering, contractor appointment, construction supervision, programme control, quality monitoring and cost control through to completion and handover
• Review quotations, method statements, material specifications, project programmes and variation orders
• Follow up on defect rectification, warranty-period repairs and maintain completion documents, testing reports and maintenance records
• Submit regular reports to management on project progress, costs and overall project status
• Handle and follow up on unauthorised building works, including site inspections, remedial proposals, removal arrangements and reinstatement works
• Follow up on improvement works arising from Fire Services Department FS 572 / FS 502 Improvement Notices
• Coordinate with owners, tenants, property management teams, fire services consultants, architects, surveyors, engineering consultants, contractors and other relevant professionals

Requirements

• Diploma, associate degree or above in Building Studies, Engineering, Building Services, Construction, Surveying, Property Management or a related discipline
• At least 8 years of experience in building works, property maintenance, renovation, refurbishment or engineering project management
• Proven experience in the maintenance, repair and facilities management of Grade A commercial buildings and detached houses
• Sound knowledge of high-standard project management, tenant coordination, service commitments and preventive maintenance requirements for Grade A commercial buildings and detached houses
• Practical experience in handling unauthorized building works and related remedial works
• Experience in following up on improvement works arising from Fire Services Department FS 572 / FS 502 Improvement Notices, or similar fire safety improvement projects
• Experience in renovation and refurbishment works for detached houses, residential units or private residences
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent Cantonese, with good written and spoken Chinese; capable of reading and writing in English
• Familiarity with the maintenance and repair of building services and building services installations
• Strong knowledge of quotations, tendering, contractor management, programme control, cost control, quality monitoring and project handover
• Ability to read and understand basic drawings, method statements, maintenance reports and technical documents
• Good knowledge of Hong Kong requirements relating to building maintenance, fire safety, renovation works and site safety
• Strong project coordination, communication, problem-solving and report-writing skills
• Ability to independently manage multiple engineering and maintenance projects and deliver them on schedule
• Willingness to conduct site inspections, attend project meetings and handle emergency maintenance matters when necessary
• Valid Construction Industry Safety Training Certificate (Green Card)
• Valid Registered Electrical Worker (REW) License (Grade A or B) issued by the EMSD

Attractive remuneration package and fringe benefits will be offered to the successful applicant.  Interested parties please send full resume with present and expected salary and contact details to:

Human Resources Department
Kadoorie Estates Limited,
Room 202, 2/F, St George’s Building,
No 2 Ice House Street, Central, Hong Kong

OR

by clicking ‘Quick Apply’

For more information, please visit our website http://www.kadoorieestates.com.hk

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