Project Manager, Contract Management (15-month Contract)

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation • Island, KY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Assist Associate Director, Contract Management in effective and efficient financial and contractual management of capital/non-capital works projects to ensure that they remain within budget and in full compliance with corporate financial and cost control procedures. Participate in feasibility studies, establish project budgets as well as identify comprehensive and innovative value engineering solutions to achieve value for money. Control approved budgets and anticipate potential financial issues with a view to achieving project completion within budget. Prepare papers and reports for approval by the Board, Committees and Task Force of the Corporation and financial reports to update the project status to management and project users. Prepare procurement documents for selection/appointment of consultants as well as follow up on subsequent management and their performance. Oversee cost and contract administration of consultants and contractors. Review cost estimates, cost plans and schedule of rates prepared by consultants to ensure effective cost control and compliance with project specifications. Manage and review tender documents prepared by consultants. Manage and monitor project changes to ensure timely authorization of commitments for implementation. Review and advise on claim issues, and implement preventive measures for minimizing future contractual claims and disputes by consultants and contractors. Prepare cash flow/expenditure forecasts for financial control purpose and budget plans for departmental operational expenditure. Perform any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or above in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• Minimum 8 years’ working experience preferably in cost estimation, cost control, procurement and contract administration of major multi-disciplinary construction projects
• Member of a recognized local professional institute in the discipline of Quantity Surveying or related disciplines
• A track record of procuring and managing consultants, contract administration of large scale projects, claim and EOT assessment as well as supervision of minor works contracts and term contracts
• Proficiency in MS Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Chinese

Nice To Haves

• Higher education or professional qualifications with less experience will also be considered
• Experience in developing and managing R&D offices, university/institutional buildings, hospital or laboratory is preferred
• Self-driven, independent, problem solving with good interpersonal skill

Responsibilities

• Assist Associate Director, Contract Management in effective and efficient financial and contractual management of capital/non-capital works projects to ensure that they remain within budget and in full compliance with corporate financial and cost control procedures
• Participate in feasibility studies, establish project budgets as well as identify comprehensive and innovative value engineering solutions to achieve value for money
• Control approved budgets and anticipate potential financial issues with a view to achieving project completion within budget
• Prepare papers and reports for approval by the Board, Committees and Task Force of the Corporation and financial reports to update the project status to management and project users
• Prepare procurement documents for selection/appointment of consultants as well as follow up on subsequent management and their performance
• Oversee cost and contract administration of consultants and contractors
• Review cost estimates, cost plans and schedule of rates prepared by consultants to ensure effective cost control and compliance with project specifications
• Manage and review tender documents prepared by consultants
• Manage and monitor project changes to ensure timely authorization of commitments for implementation
• Review and advise on claim issues, and implement preventive measures for minimizing future contractual claims and disputes by consultants and contractors
• Prepare cash flow/expenditure forecasts for financial control purpose and budget plans for departmental operational expenditure
• Perform any other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Unique Work.Live.Play.Learn culture in Hong Kong’s largest Innovation & Technology ecosystem
• 5-day work week
• attractive annual leave
• additional special leave
• Medical benefits including dental and annual check-up from Day-1, with extended coverage to dependent(s)
• Professional training and career advancement opportunities
• Accessible to various bus service with network across different locations in HK

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior