Senior Manager/Manager, Cost & Contracts

Shangri-La Group

Headquartered in Hong Kong SAR the Shangri-La Group has grown from a single hotel business to a diverse and integrated global portfolio comprising quality real estate and investment properties wellness and lifestyle facilities. Today the Group owns operates and manages 100 hotels under our family of four brands: Shangri-La Kerry Hotels JEN by Shangri-La and Traders.

We are part of the Kuok Group one of Asias most dynamic multinational conglomerates and a leader in properties logistics agribusiness maritime and hospitality. From our strong base in Asia we have expanded into key gateway cities and markets around the world. Our properties sit on some of the worlds most prestigious addresses and exotic destinations. Through the environments we have created we enable people to come together to live work play eat and rest well.

We are now looking for a Senior Manager/ Manager Cost & Contracts to join our Hong Kong Headquarter team to provide professional pre & post quantity surveying services contract management/ administration cost control and finalisation of accounts for the assigned projects.

As a Senior Manager/ Manager Cost & Contracts we rely on you to:
Monitor all quantity surveying matters including procurement and tendering contract administration cost planning cost control and final accounts
Liaise on consultants invitation contract terms fees negotiation and appointment
Liaise with consultants on pre-qualification of contractors and suppliers for the invitation to tendering
Coordinate with consultants on procurement strategy tender documentation tender addenda analysis and recommendation for award
Advise on tendering and contractual arrangements based on design information available current market situation required time frame and other considerations
Coordinate with consultants and site QS for various QS matters throughout the entire project stage
Monitor the performance of QS consultants and site QS on contractual matters variation costing and cost control in accordance with the agreed timeline and budget
Liaise with departments and auditors in regards to the audit compliance financial matters and etc
Prepare budget documentation based on available design information implement cost control measures during design and construction stages
Coordinate with consultants and site QS on timely completion of final accounts for the assigned projects
Manage and monitor payment process evaluation of variation order claims and final account
Preparation of monthly cost update report and cashflow forecast for senior management with all variations to date to reflect the anticipated final cost of the assigned projects
Support project team in liaising relevant government authorities on tendering requirements and etc
Conduct research on vendor capabilities and deliverables; identify the pool of reliable vendors and suppliers
Manage and negotiate the contract tender and bulk purchasing discussions to obtain the optimum mix of price and quality
Perform other work duties as assigned by the Contracts Director when needed
Frequent travel may be required

We are looking for someone who has/is:
Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline with RICS/HKIS/AIQS professional qualifications.
Minimum 10 years relevant experience with hands-on experience in handling luxury hotel projects or large-scale mixed-use developments
Exposures in developers and/or consultancy firms would be an advantage
Strong knowledge in costing cost control contractual and drafting skills
Excellent analytical communication and negotiation skills
Able to work independently and work well with internal & external stakeholders
Excellent command of written and spoken Chinese (Mandarin) fluency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge in multiple languages would be an advantage