Officer, Estates Office

ESTATES OFFICE

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING SECTION

Officer (25260573)

The University is seeking dynamic and focused professionals in the built environment to join the Estates Office.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Estates Office by carrying out repairs and maintenance management duties;
• Supervise routine repairs and maintenance of the University properties; 
• Supervise ad hoc repair and maintenance works;
• Manage the contractors for building repair works, including preparing and issuing works orders under the term contracts or main contracts;
• Assist in supervising contractors to ensure quality and up-to-standard workmanship and output;
• Assist in supervising a term of artisans for day-to-day repair works;
• Assist in coordinating and supervising external consultants, work contractors, suppliers and other stakeholders to ensure timely completion of repairs and maintenance;
• Represent the Estates Office in communicating with internal and external counterparts as required regarding building repairs and maintenance; and
• Perform other tasks as required by supervisors.

Requirements:

• A recognised associate degree or higher diploma in Building/Construction/Surveying/Architectural studies or a related discipline with minimum two years of relevant work experience; 
• Strong communication skills in both written and spoken English and Chinese; 
• The ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic and changing environment with a service-orientated mindset and positive manner to communicate with others; and
• Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD.

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

Applicants with less relevant work experience may be considered for the post of Assistant Officer.

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

Salary will be commensurate with professional 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 applications unsuccessful.  Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy.

The 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.