Senior Project Manager - Building Construction (HKD1M+ per annum)

About our client:

• Our client is a well-established construction company with operations across Hong Kong, seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead their building construction projects (residential, schools, office buildings, and similar developments).
• This is a senior leadership role with overall accountability for project delivery, business development, and team leadership in the competitive Hong Kong market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with major Hong Kong property developers, the Buildings Department, Development Bureau, consultant firms (architects, quantity surveyors, structural engineers), and public utilities.
• Oversee the management, renewal, and upgrading of the company's licenses and registrations required for construction operations in Hong Kong.
• Direct and coordinate all aspects of project delivery including tendering, construction, commercial management, safety, technical matters, and subletting.
• Take full responsibility for project performance, safety & compliance, cost control & profitability, regulatory requirements, and relationships with clients, consultants, and authorities.
• Lead company-wide contract management, including main contracts, subcontracts, and procurement agreements. Conduct risk reviews and ensure compliance with NEC, FIDIC, and Hong Kong Standard Form of Building Contracts.
• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing local Hong Kong engineering and site management team. Handle recruitment, performance appraisal, training, and career development for senior executives and site personnel.
• Foster cross-discipline collaboration across civil & structural, M&E, foundation, curtain wall, and other specialist teams.

Requirements:

• Professional Qualifications (mandatory):
• MHKIE (Chartered Engineer) and Registered Professional Engineer (RPE); or MCIOB, HKICM, HKIS or equivalent chartered membership in Hong Kong construction-related institutes.
• Possession of Authorized Signatory (AS) and/or Technical Director (TD) status with the Buildings Department is highly preferred.
• Minimum 12 years of full-cycle building construction management experience in main contractor roles, with at least 8 years at senior management level on Hong Kong local residential, institutional, or commercial building projects.
• Proven track record in successfully delivering large-scale building projects in Hong Kong under tight regulatory and client requirements.
• Strong leadership, commercial acumen, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent command of English and Chinese (Cantonese & Putonghua).

What We Offer:

• Attractive remuneration package around HKD 1 million per annum, plus performance bonus.
• Senior leadership role with significant autonomy and growth potential.
• Opportunity to shape and grow the local Hong Kong team and business.
• This is a critical hire for our client. Only candidates with solid Hong Kong main contractor senior-level experience will be considered.