Manager, Project & Facility Management
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.
About the job
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
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: T0ZUDS-B1D824B1
Date posted: 2 November 2026
Consultant: Heibe Chan
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