Facilities Manager (11kV Chargeman)

Private Advertiser; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager (11kV Chargeman) to oversee day-to-day facilities, engineering and outsourced services for a large-scale commercial development. Reporting to the Head of Property & Facilities Management, you will ensure safety, reliability and compliance of critical building systems.

This owner-side role requires strong leadership, contractor management and a proactive approach to energy efficiency, asset management and service

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of facilities, building services or engineering experience.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Experience within commercial office, retail, mixed-use or large-scale developments.
• Strong understanding of building services operations, maintenance practices and statutory compliance.
• Proven experience managing contractors, vendors and outsourced service providers.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily facilities and engineering operations across the development.
• Ensure the reliable operation of electrical, HVAC, chiller plant, plumbing, fire protection, BMS, lift, escalator and car park systems.
• Plan and execute preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance programmes.
• Monitor building performance and minimise equipment downtime.
• Coordinate emergency repairs, incident response and business continuity measures.
• Support tender exercises, contract renewals and service improvement initiatives.
• Ensure contractors comply with permit-to-work, safety and site requirements.
• Lead and develop facilities personnel including executives, technicians, administrators and support staff.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, accountability and customer service.

Skills

Leadership

Contractor management

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Safety culture

Team supervision

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Facilities Management diploma

Job description

Manage Facilities & Engineering Operations for a Premium Commercial Development

An established property owner and manager is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager (11kV Chargeman) to oversee the day-to-day facilities, engineering and outsourced services functions within a large-scale commercial development.

Reporting to the Head of Property & Facilities Management, you will be responsible for maintaining the reliability, safety and performance of critical building systems while ensuring high standards of service delivery, regulatory compliance and contractor management.

You will also serve as the designated Competent Person for the 11kV electrical installation, playing a key role in ensuring the safe and compliant operation of the property's electrical infrastructure.

This opportunity is ideal for a facilities professional who combines strong technical capability with operational leadership and enjoys working in a complex commercial environment.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Owner-side role with direct influence on facilities performance

Leadership responsibility across in-house teams and service partners

Designated 11kV Chargeman appointment

Exposure to complex commercial building systems

Involvement in asset improvement and energy optimisation initiatives

Close collaboration with senior property management stakeholders

Key Responsibilities

Manage daily facilities and engineering operations across the development.

Ensure the reliable operation of electrical, HVAC, chiller plant, plumbing, fire protection, BMS, lift, escalator and car park systems.

Plan and execute preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance programmes.

Monitor building performance and minimise equipment downtime.

Coordinate emergency repairs, incident response and business continuity measures.

Support the implementation of facilities strategies and operational priorities established by the Head of Property & Facilities Management.

11kV Chargeman Responsibilities

Act as the designated Competent Person for the 11kV electrical installation.

Ensure compliance with Suruhanjaya Tenaga requirements and applicable regulations.

Supervise switching operations, shutdowns, testing activities and specialist contractors.

Maintain statutory records, inspection reports and electrical logbooks.

Investigate electrical incidents and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Manage outsourced contracts including security, housekeeping, landscaping, pest control, waste management and car park operations.

Monitor vendor performance against agreed KPIs, SLAs and contractual obligations.

Conduct regular inspections, audits and service reviews.

Support tender exercises, contract renewals and service improvement initiatives.

Ensure contractors comply with permit-to-work, safety and site requirements.

Lead and develop facilities personnel including executives, technicians, administrators and support staff.

Manage performance, training and capability development.

Promote a strong culture of safety, accountability and customer service.

Ensure effective deployment of resources to support operational requirements.

Energy Management & Asset Enhancement

Support sustainability, energy efficiency and utility optimisation initiatives.

Monitor utility consumption and equipment performance.

Assist in the delivery of approved CAPEX and asset enhancement projects.

Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reduce lifecycle costs.

What We're Looking For

Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management or a related discipline.

Minimum 8 years of facilities, building services or engineering experience.

Minimum 3 years of supervisory or management experience.

Experience within commercial office, retail, mixed-use or large-scale developments.

Strong understanding of building services operations, maintenance practices and statutory compliance.

Proven experience managing contractors, vendors and outsourced service providers.

Strong leadership, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

Suitable Backgrounds

Applications are welcomed from professionals currently serving as:

Facilities Manager

Technical Services Manager

Building Services Manager

Senior Chargeman with leadership responsibilities

Assistant Facilities Manager ready for a larger portfolio

Experience within commercial buildings, retail centres, mixed-use developments, hospitality, healthcare, data centres, airports or institutional facilities will be advantageous.

Success in This Role

You will contribute to:

High building uptime and operational reliability

Effective execution of preventive maintenance programmes

Strong statutory and safety compliance

Consistent vendor and contractor performance

Improved energy and utility efficiency

Timely closure of maintenance issues and service requests

Positive occupant and stakeholder experience

Join an Organisation Committed to Operational Excellence

This role offers the opportunity to apply both your technical expertise and leadership capabilities in a well-established commercial environment where facilities performance, reliability and service quality are critical to the success of the asset.