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Manager, Project & Facility Management

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The Project Director will play a critical role in delivering new student accommodation developments and asset enhancement initiatives across Hong Kong. This position will oversee the entire project lifecycle from planning and design through construction, fit-out, handover, and operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities

  • Take full ownership of the project lifecycle from feasibility assessment, budgeting, planning and design through procurement, construction, defect rectification, and final handover to operations.
  • Support acquisition and investment activities by evaluating technical feasibility, redevelopment potential, and project costs for prospective assets and conversion opportunities.
  • Manage project budgets from initial planning through forecasting, cost control, variation management, and payment certification, while overseeing external Quantity Surveyors.
  • Drive ongoing cost management through budget tracking, cost benchmarking, post-project reviews, and the establishment of robust cost-monitoring frameworks to improve future project forecasting and delivery.
  • Lead multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring key milestones are achieved and projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
  • Manage and challenge contractors, consultants, and project teams to ensure accountability for programme, cost, quality, and contractual obligations.
  • Direct project delivery through an outsourced consultant model, appointing and managing external specialists including architects, engineers, surveyors, licensing consultants, and other professional advisors.
  • Work closely with senior management and cross-functional teams including Investment, Asset Management, Leasing, Operations, and Finance to provide regular project updates and strategic recommendations.
  • Oversee product planning and design, including room configurations, common areas, specifications, and amenity offerings to maximize market appeal and commercial performance.
  • Manage statutory approvals, licensing requirements, asset enhancement works, and conversion projects in compliance with relevant regulations.
  • Prepare project reporting for investors, joint venture partners, and senior stakeholders, while continuously enhancing project governance, procurement processes, and operating standards.

Requirements

  • Minimum 8 years' experience delivering building, hospitality, residential, commercial, or asset enhancement projects in Hong Kong.
  • Demonstrated track record of successfully delivering projects on time, within budget, and to a high quality standard.
  • Strong project leadership skills with the ability to manage contractors, consultants, and external stakeholders in a demanding environment.
  • Proven experience in project budgeting, forecasting, cost control, variation management, and payment certification.
  • Extensive experience managing external consultant teams across architecture, engineering, quantity surveying, and specialist disciplines.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior executives, investors, and cross-functional teams.
  • Strong commercial acumen with a focus on cost efficiency, programme management, and value creation.
  • Good understanding of hospitality, residential, student accommodation, serviced apartment, or mixed-use developments would be advantageous.
  • Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and complex stakeholder environments.
  • Knowledge of building services (E&M), operational facilities, and hospitality-related infrastructure is preferred.
  • Professional qualifications such as AP, RSE, MHKIE, MHKIS, MRICS or equivalent are highly desirable.
  • Fluent in both English and Cantonese. Mandarin is an advantage.

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Construction, Property & Engineering

Focus: Project Management

Industry: Real Estate and Property

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Senior Management

Location: Hong Kong

Job Reference: T0ZUDS-B1D824B1

Date posted: 2 November 2026

Consultant: Heibe Chan