Associate Director of Campus Development (Ref. 260923004-IE)

CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT OFFICE 

Associate Director of Campus Development (Ref. 260923004-IE) 

Duties 

The appointee will be required to: 

(a) support the Director of Campus Development in policy setting, planning and development of the University's buildings and facilities; 

(b) lead a team of professional and technical staff to plan, oversee and monitor the development of capital and alterations and additions (A&A) projects, from inception to completion including project planning and design, cost budgeting, works quality and programme control, and handover of completed development to users; 

(c) lead the Construction Management Team to ensure site safety, construction quality, progress management, as well as providing on-site support for all campus development projects;  

(d) advocate and coordinate with academic departments on various collaborations, especially on the application of research studies in building projects; 

(e) oversee the procurement process for the appointment of consultants and contractors for capital and A&A projects, as well as manage/monitor the performance of consultants and contractors to ensure the projects are delivered on time, within budget and in compliance with the University’s quality and safety requirements; 

(f) manage all matters relating to space planning, control and management; 

(g) liaise with service units and user departments of the University, the Government and external bodies on Capital, AA&I and A&A projects; 

(h) establish and maintain University standards relating to building design and collaborate with the Campus Facilities and Sustainability Office and the Health and Safety Office as necessary;

(i) advocate for a customer-oriented approach among staff and continuously review procedures to ensure user-friendliness is in place as an office culture; 

(j) foster a learning culture within the Office by promoting a range of training initiatives; and 

(k) perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of the Office or her delegates. 

Qualifications 

Applicants should have: 

(a) a recognised degree or above in Architecture, Civil/Structural Engineering or a construction-related discipline plus not less than fifteen years of managerial experience at senior level in sizeable organisations; 

(b) relevant professional experience in building project planning, administration and management, preferably on institutional buildings; 

(c) the ability to supervise and maintain effective relations with professional consultants; and 

(d) good interpersonal and communication skills. 

Preference will be given to those with full membership of professional bodies. 

Conditions of Service 

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.  Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract.  Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. 

Application 

Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/management). Consideration of applications will commence on 6 October 2026 until the position is filled.  The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/. 

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering an environment that embraces diversity and demonstrates inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and experiences where all members of the University are treated with fairness, dignity and respect.  To learn more about the University’s “Statement on Equal Opportunities, Diversity, and Inclusion”, please visit our website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/equal_opportunities_diversity_and_inclusion/.