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Estate Manager II (Buildings & Grounds Maintenance)

11/27/2025

The Estate Manager II will manage and coordinate renovation, maintenance, and repair works while supervising internal staff and contractors. Additional responsibilities include conducting feasibility studies and preparing various project-related documents.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

5,001-10,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
A comprehensive research university with a global vision, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) embraces internationalisation in its education and research, with a view to achieving excellence and gaining recognition for the University as a global leader. The first student exchange program at the University was launched in 1965 with the University of California system. Today, CUHK has formal partnerships with over 450 institutions around the world, ranging from teaching and research collaborations to faculty and student exchanges, apart from joining a number of international associations to facilitate academic exchange. Serving as its international relations arm, the Office of Academic Links (OAL) promotes and facilitates the internationalisation of CUHK in its research, teaching and learning programmes so as to seek recognition for the University as a leader on the global stage.
About the Role

Estates Management Office
Estate Manager II (Buildings & Grounds Maintenance) 

The appointee will be responsible for (a) managing, supervising and co-ordinating renovation, A&A works, maintenance and repair works with internal staff, contractors/consultants and users/stakeholders of the University; (b) conducting modification and feasibility studies for any projects as assigned; (c) keeping custody of warranties, as-built drawings and statutory submission records; (d) preparing tender documents, budget, memo, technical proposal, work progress, inspection and incident reports for the A&A works, renovation, maintenance and repair works; (e) leading and supervising internal staff in A&A works, renovation, maintenance and repair works; and (f) performing other duties as assigned. Working overtime, on shifts, and on Saturdays/Sundays/public holidays may be required when necessary.

Applicants should have (i) a recognised Bachelor’s degree in Building Surveying or other related disciplines; (ii) a minimum of 4 years’ relevant post-qualification work experience in supervising renovation, A&A works, maintenance and repair, with exposure in statutory submission and monitoring outsource contractors/consultants; (iii) sound knowledge in building ordinances and statutory submission process; (iv) a good knowledge in project management, cost control, tendering and contract administration; and (v) an excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese. Possession of professional qualifications, such as MHKIS/MRICS, will be an advantage. Hands-on experience in preparing manuals, schedules, tender documents and discussion papers is preferred. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a written test.

Appointment will initially be made on a 2-year contract with contract-end gratuity, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement.

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.

Key Skills
Building SurveyingProject ManagementCost ControlTenderingContract AdministrationStatutory SubmissionRenovationMaintenanceRepair WorksFeasibility StudiesTechnical Proposal PreparationInspection ReportingWarranties ManagementAs-Built DrawingsTeam LeadershipBilingual Communication
Categories
Management & LeadershipConstructionEngineeringAdministrative
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