Associate Director of Estates (Project Management and Development Planning)

ESTATES OFFICE

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING SECTION

Associate Director of Estates (Project Management and Development Planning) ()

Reporting to the Director of Estates the Associate Director of Estates (Project Management and Development Planning) willlead a team of building professionals to manage a wide range of campus development projects.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the design and project management matters for the University from formulation of projects at inception through design and tender preparation to construction administration and quality control andultimately handover to end users;
• Formulate Campus Master Plan and identify opportunities for ongoing improvement to the physical environment of the University for meeting the growing demand of teaching learning and research throughUGC and private funding by:
  • Major Capital Works;
  • Alterations Additions and Improvement Works (AA&I);
  • Small-scale campus enhancement works;
• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of external consultants and internal project managers to deliver performance ensuring projects meet time cost quality sustainability and safety targets;
• Champion user engagement and translating stakeholder needs into clear project briefs and outcomes;
• Support academic and non-academic units of the University on space related matters by providing:
  • ln-house conceptual design and feasibility studies;
  • Presentation to relevant committees comprising senior management of the University;
  • Strategies to maintain cost effectiveness from procurement of consultancies through tender packaging entitlement to financial support;
• Oversee the repair and maintenance of the campuses (except building services) and implement planned and preventive measures to ensure the continuing operation of theUniversity;
• Manage the space inventory of the Universitys campuses and liaise with UGC on space shortfall regarding entitlement to financial support;
• Establish robust governance stage-gates and reportingprotocols with clear KPIs and outcomes;
• Oversee budget planning for campus projects and conduct systematic safety risk assessments to ensure compliance with relevant regulations; and
• Perform other tasks as required by the Director of Estates.

Requirements:

• A recognised professional degree in Architecture;
• Registered Architect (HK) with at least 20 years of relevant post qualification experience;
• Authorised Person (Architect);
• Strong communication skills in both written and spoken English and Chinese and proficiency in computer applications in relation to project management and construction administrations;
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills adept at collaborating with the academia and other administrative offices; and
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic and changing environment with a service-orientated mindset and positive manner to communicate with others.

The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of three years. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to performance review mutual agreement and availability of funding.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a presentation and sit for a written test.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for interview 8 weeks after submission of application may consider their application unsuccessful. Details of the Universitys Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.

Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.