Perform site management to ensure works completion according to stipulated schedule and compliance with contractual requirements; supervise contractors to comply with statutory technical (particularly safety) requirements and University house rules; carry out site inspections, record site activities, monitor progress, check findings against specifications and drawings, report and issue site memoranda on defects and deviations, and ensure proper rectification; provide advice on good construction practice and alternative proposals; coordinate and attend meetings with government authorities, consultants, contractors, users and in-house units; check drawings; ensure record drawings, O&M manuals conform to as-built work; and perform any other assignments as assigned.
Irregular working hours (including night duties) may be required.
A good honours degree/Higher Diploma/Certificate in Building Services/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related disciplines, with at least 7 years’ relevant post-qualification experience of which 5 years’ site inspection experience in Hong Kong on large-scale high quality institutional building projects (including residential projects) and a valid safety training course certificate (commonly known as “Green Card”) or equivalent issued by organizations recognised by the Commissioner for Labour. Knowledge of building services installation, site practice, testing and commissioning procedures is required. General knowledge of builder’s works, with ability to handle and coordinate site builder’s items is preferred. Candidates are expected to have strong initiative; ability to work independently under minimum supervision; good sense of responsibility, teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills; capability to manage all resources effectively; and willingness to learn and eagerness for continuous improvement.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a written test.
(Those who have responded to the previous advertisements need not re-apply.)
Remuneration package will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract; fringe benefits include gratuity, leave, medical and dental schemes.
Further information on the post and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from the Human Resources Office, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong [Email : hrojob@cityu.edu.hk/Fax : 2788 1154 or 3442 0311].
To apply, please submit an online application at http://jobs.cityu.edu.hk. The closing date is 18 January 2019. Applications will receive full consideration and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. The University’s privacy policy is available on the homepage.
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