Assistant Director of Estates (Facilities Management) / Senior Technical Manager of the Estates Office (Ref.: 530832), (to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance)
Estates Office is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to serve as the Assistant Director / Senior Technical Manager for our Facilities Management Team. Reporting to the Director of Estates and Associate Director of Estates, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing, maintaining, and enhancing the University's infrastructure and facilities to provide a safe, reliable and sustainable campus for teaching and learning.
The appointee will be responsible for the overall management of the Facilities Management Team and is expected to perform professionally to complete the tasks, including but not limited to:
- Manage in-house staff and contractors to provide quality campus facilities management services including building maintenance & works, cleaning, security, ground management, events support and transportation in a cost-effective manner;
- Lead a team of facilities management staff and external contractors to ensure the excellent quality of services provided to residents of senior staff quarters;
- Liaise with stakeholders on campus maintenance, renovation and development projects to meet the current and future needs of the University;
- Ensure rigorous compliance with all applicable health, safety and environmental regulations; and
- Develop, manage and control the budget for the facilities management department, ensuring the financial efficiency and resources optimization in all operations.
Qualified applicants should possess the following qualifications, experience and personal attributes:
- Possession of a University degree in Architecture, Real Estate, Surveying, Property Management / Housing Management or related disciplines or equivalent;
- A minimum of 15 years’ professional working experience in facilities management and tenancy administration and at least 8 years’ supervisory experience in property market, and a proven track record on major alteration / renovation works in the higher education / medical sector;
- Professional corporate membership of HKIA/ HKIE / HKIS or equivalent organization;
- Demonstrated leadership skills and capacity to manage a diverse team of in-house staff and external contractors effectively;
- Comprehensive understanding of the best practices in facilities management, coupled with a robust knowledge of health and safety regulations;
- Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Chinese, with experience in budget planning and financial control; and
- Exhibits a high level of resilience, strong leadership, critical problem-solving skills and capability to work under pressure.
Those with less experience / qualifications would be considered as Senior Technical Manager.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totaling up to 15% of basic salary. For Assistant Director of Estates, housing benefits will be provided as applicable. Enquiries about the post should be sent to eojobs@hku.hk.
The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s career site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V. Closes January 7, 2025.
