Senior Manager (Construction) – 3 Year Contract

About the role

The Senior Manager will lead geotechnical, ground investigation and foundation works for a major construction programme, ensuring compliance with HKHS policies and Hong Kong regulations. This 3‑year contract position requires strong technical oversight, coordination of site teams and effective communication with consultants, contractors and authorities.

Key responsibilities

• Implement HKHS policies and procedures for geotechnical, ground investigation (G.I.) and foundation work.
• Maintain accurate site progress and quality records.
• Ensure contractors comply with quality standards via the HKHS Integrated Quality System, reviewing QA documentation and supervising tests.
• Monitor site progress, identify delays, technical discrepancies and geological anomalies, and take corrective action.
• Coordinate site teams to resolve technical, scheduling and resourcing issues, reporting to Project Managers, consultants and contractors.
• Maintain communication with consultants, contractors, utility companies and government authorities.
• Endorse selection and performance of contract site staff, oversee works handover, defect rectification and complaint follow‑up.
• Ensure compliance with site safety and environmental requirements.

Required profile

• Degree in Geotechnical, Civil or Building Engineering or related discipline with professional qualification (e.g., MHKIE, MCIOB, MHKICM) or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years construction management experience, including at least 5 years in a managerial role for geotechnical, G.I. and foundation works.
• Proven experience delivering residential projects from G.I. foundation design through on‑site construction and handover.
• Strong knowledge of the Hong Kong Buildings Ordinance, relevant Codes of Practice and geotechnical standards.
• Solid expertise in geotechnical engineering, ground investigation and foundation construction methods.
• Good command of English and Cantonese and computer literacy.

Required skills

• Geotechnical engineering
• Ground investigation
• Foundation construction methods
• Computer literacy