Assistant Manager - Property Planning and Projects

Role Introduction

Reports to: Project Manager

Property and Services Department is responsible for the planning, development, management and maintenance of our facilities in Hong Kong and across our global network. Our multidisciplinary team of architects, engineers, surveyors and other professionals oversees the full property and facilities lifecycle, from planning and design through contracting, leasing and implementation.

Our goal is to provide safe, reliable and high-quality working environments that support our people and business operations. We also help keep our people connected through workplace and transport solutions.

You are responsible for managing property planning, projects and lease activities across Cathay’s global property portfolio. Working closely with the Project Manager and Property Planning & Projects Manager, you will provide professional property advice, coordinate with stakeholders and recommend practical solutions to ensure projects are delivered on time and lease activities are effectively managed within approved budgets and delegated authority.

Project Management

• Provide professional property and technical advice on assigned cross-departmental projects, assessing requirements and recommending practical solutions to the Project Manager.
• Prepare and review test-fit layouts for office renovation projects, assessing feasibility and providing recommendations to inform business planning and budget estimates.
• Coordinate cross-departmental input to develop budget estimates and property-related business cases for office renovation projects across different countries,reviewing assumptions and providing recommendations for management approval.
• Work with cross-departmental project teams to identify and assess risks, coordinate agreed mitigation actions and monitor critical activities throughout project delivery, escalating significant issues with proposed solutions to the Project Manager and project steering committee.

Lease Management

• Manage the accuracy and completeness of the global lease database for Cathay's leased properties, including outports, ensuring timely updates with relevant stakeholders. Manage assigned new lease and renewal cases with regional representatives, coordinating stakeholder input and preparing property expenditure requisitions within required timelines.
• Review and assess property expenditure requisitions for leased properties and vehicles, verify supporting information and provide guidance to submitting departments. Consolidate monthly recommendations for senior management review and approval.
• Act as the primary contact for assigned leasing matters relating to Cathay-owned properties and premises leased at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), including lounges, offices and stores. Coordinate new leases, renewals and terminations with tenants and Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK), seeking terms that support Cathay's interests within delegated authority and progressing agreed terms and consent applications through the relevant approval processes.
• Manage completion of assigned AAHK lease cases, coordinating rent and rates arrangements and lease registration requirements. Prepare rent and rates forecasts to support the departmental annual budget.
• Manage the quarterly parking application and ballot process for Cathay City and Cathay House, ensuring accurate records and timely communication of outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and current departmental property and lease records and webpage content, coordinating updates with relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in General Practice Surveying, real estate investment and valuation, or a related discipline, or equivalent qualification.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in property management, lease management or construction project management, including experience independently managing lease cases or property-related workstreams.
• Solid experience reviewing real estate lease documentation and coordinating stakeholders to progress property matters, together with knowledge of construction project delivery.
• Sound knowledge and practical application of property valuation and financial appraisal techniques, including discounted cash flow (DCF), net present value (NPV) and internal rate of return (IRR).
• Experience assisting with construction or office renovation projects is preferred.
• Experience in applying AI-enabled tools to streamline work processes, enhance data analysis and improve productivity is preferred.
• Experience in apply advanced Excel and/or other property finance modelling tools would be an advantage.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese, including Cantonese and Putonghua.

Equal Opportunity

Cathay Pacific is committed to fostering an environment that values Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to attracting and hiring qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and abilities. We strive to create a respectful, inclusive workplace free from discrimination, harassment and bullying.

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