Assistant Manager (Maintenance-Building)

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Work type: Permanent
Location: Eastern
Categories: Administration, Building / Construction, Property Maintenance, Property Management

The Job

• To solve technical problems independently and deal with urgent/emergency repairs for designated estates/properties.
• To prepare design, budgets, estimates, drawings, specifications and tender document for maintenance works for senior’s approval.
• To review the estates facilities, recommend the improvement program for estates/ properties. To monitor and supervise the improvement works independently to assure quality of works and upgrade the standard of living.
• To administer the tendering and contract administration process which includes drafting letters to invite quotations, obtaining and evaluating quotations, preparing tender documents and issuing works orders for maintenance and improvement works.
• To provide technical advice on materials, tools, etc. to PM staff and co-ordinate repair works carried out by technicians or contractors. To supervise and monitor work progress on site and certify work completion.
• To conduct regular survey and report of estates and properties not limited to slopes, roads, grounds and underground services.
• To inspect tenants’ fixtures and various installations and recommend for repairs and improvement as necessary.
• To comment the design drawings, specifications, manual; estimate maintenance cost for building elements for new development projects; conduct inspections and testings to identify defects during take over of new projects and liaise / co-ordinate with Projects Division accordingly.
• To liaise and coordinate with consultants, utility companies, government departments and other parties concerned on progress of works in estate areas.
• To act as a mentor for Senior Maintenance colleagues. 
• To attend meetings and handle enquiries from tenants / owners / residents’ association/ District Council/ contractors.

The Person

• Degree / Higher Diploma in Building / Construction or equivalent.
• Member of professional bodies in HKIS/RICS/HKIE/RIBA or equivalent preferred.
• 8 years’ experience in construction or building maintenance or 10 years' experience for Higher Certificate in Building Studies.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant regulations and professional maintenance policies.