Assistant Manager, Utilities Operation

1 Utama Shopping Centre; Selangor; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

1 Utama Shopping Centre is seeking an experienced Facilities Supervisor to ensure smooth operation of building utilities and coordinate with maintenance teams. You will monitor electricity, water, gas, HVAC, and other systems while driving preventive maintenance and cost controls.

You will liaise with tenants, review contracts, and manage OPEX/CAPEX budgets, delivering management reports and recommendations for improvement.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in relevant engineering or facilities management field.
• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in building facilities/utilities.
• Minimum 2–3 years of supervisory/management experience.
• Knowledge of Malaysian statutory requirements (ST, BOMBA, SPAN, DOSH/JKKP, IWK).

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth continuity of utilities services and coordinate with maintenance team.
• Monitor daily performance of utilities systems.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance with vendors and internal teams.
• Track utilities consumption trends and report variances to management.
• Coordinate utility maintenance activities with building technical team.
• Maintain and update utility asset and meter records.
• Review utility contracts & vendor performance.
• Liaise with tenants on utility provision and related queries.
• Assist in the preparation and management of annual OPEX and CAPEX budgets.
• Track utility incidents/issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Prepare management reports, operational updates and recommendations for improvement.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the management.

Skills

Vendor management

Budget management

Facilities coordination

Contract review

Stakeholder communication

Education

Diploma or Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Building Services/Facilities Management

Job description

• Ensure smooth continuity of utilities services and coordination with maintenance team for utility-related matters.
• Monitor daily performance of utilities systems (Electricity, Water, Gas, HVAC, etc.).
• Coordinate scheduled preventive maintenance with relevant vendors and internal teams.
• Track utilities consumption trends and highlight variances to management.
• Coordinate utility maintenance activities with building technical team.
• Maintain and update utility asset and meter records.
• Review utility contracts & vendor performance.
• Liaise with tenants on utility provision and related queries.
• Assist in the preparation and management of annual OPEX and CAPEX budgets.
• Track utility incidents/issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Prepare management reports, operational updates and recommendations for improvement.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the management.

Requirement

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services, Facilities Management or a related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in building facilities, utilities or engineering operations.
• Minimum 2–3 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Good understanding of Malaysian statutory requirements and authorities, including Suruhanjaya Tenaga (ST), BOMBA, SPAN, DOSH/JKKP, IWK and local authorities.
• Basic knowledge of accounting and financial management, with the ability to manage OPEX/CAPEX budgets, monitor expenditure, review invoices and contractor claims, and perform basic cost analysis.
• Willing to work on shift, weekends and public holidays where operational requirements dictate.