Planning Manager

Exciting new opportunity for Planning Managers in Hong Kong. Our client, a major Hong Kong contractor, entered phase 2 of their prestigious project in West Kowloon and they are looking to appoint an experienced and energetic Planning Manager.

Project Details

You’ll be responsible for management and monitoring of the site activities to ensure everything is in accordance with the programme and specification.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Review clients’ tender documents or internal enquiries to ensure the Contract Review procedures are followed and to establish sound basis for claims entitlement;
• Provide cost effective solutions and understand client’s requirements to enable achievement of client’s target in terms of time and deliver quality projects with economic construction methods;
• Propose means and method of construction, temporary works requirement, identify critical areas of concerns and risk of projects;
• Advise clients on buildability, development strategy related to procurement and construction, pre-qualification and tender programming / methodology / system formwork / logistics / plant & manpower resourcing;
• Develop claim strategy and adopt best suited approach in pursuing the claim.

Desired Skills and Experience

• At least 15 years’ relevant experience on site as planning lead on complex building projects;
• Familiar with Hong Kong Building Department procedures & requirements and with hands-on experience in Hong Kong Building projects or Civil projects;
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Comprehensive working knowledge of critical planning techniques using Primavera;
• Proven ability to lead team and provide training to junior staff;
• Knowledge in BIM 3D or 4D modelling skills would be an advantage;
• Good command in both English and Chinese.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Degree in Building Engineering, Civil Engineering or equivalent;
• Member of HKIE, ICE or other recognized professional bodies is highly preferred

Employing Company Overview and Profile

Our client is a Hong Kong construction and engineering contractor focusing on civil, building, foundations, E&M, facades, and interiors works and design. They have an annual turnover of US$2.5 billion and employ over 7,000 staff. They offer a stable construction career path to their employees and are probably one of the best construction companies to work for in terms of main contractor jobs.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

Attractive salary and benefits package available to the successful candidate.