Facility Manager

Xircle Talent; Kulai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Xircle Talent is seeking a Facilities Manager to deliver comprehensive facilities management services for a global professional services firm with data centre operations in Kulai, Johor. The role emphasizes collaboration with facilities managers on procurement, contract administration and financial processing for property supplies and services.

You will coordinate maintenance, lead energy management initiatives, ensure HSE compliance, and support major DC activities outside office hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 3–4 years of relevant experience in engineering or critical environment space.
• Hands-on experience with M&E and building systems (CRAC, chillers).
• Experience operating electrical and mechanical services in Tier III data centre or equivalent.
• Experience with Job Hazards Analysis (JHA).
• Critical environment experience in a similar site or operation.
• Excellent people skills for interaction with clients and vendors.
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist Facility Management Team with tactical planning and goal setting.
• Suggest continuous management initiatives and energy plans to reduce costs and improve operations.
• Provide facility support to project management on demand.
• Coordinate and execute maintenance activities and scheduling.
• Lead and orchestrate emergency preparedness and major DC activities outside office hours.
• Manage contract administration and related reporting.
• Ensure safe working environment and HSE compliance.

Skills

M&E systems

HVAC / CRAC

Energy management

Contract administration

Procurement support

Data centre operations

HSE compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CRAC systems knowledge

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is a global professional services firm specializing in commercial real estate and investment management.

Job Summary

This role provides comprehensive facilities management services, including continuous facility monitoring and routine operational support. The position involves collaborating with facilities managers on procurement, contract administration, and financial processing for property supplies and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Facility Management Team with tactical planning for the team's goals and objectives.
• Recommend continuous management initiatives and energy management plan, reviewing existing operations regularly to reduce cost and improve operational standards.
• Provide facility specific assistance to the project management team as needed or requested.
• Manage and maintain facility management tasks as assigned.
• Coordinate special events in support of client or the company.
• Assist with the coordination and scheduling of maintenance activities.
• Schedule preventative maintenance, respond to urgent maintenance calls and participate in the creation of emergency preparedness plans.
• Contract administration and associated reporting.
• Ensure the site provision of safe working environment and compliance to HSE standards.
• Lead major DC activities during non-office hours where appropriate.

Requirements

• Tertiary Qualifications (Bachelors' Degree) in a mechanical, electrical or operational engineering discipline.
• 3 - 4 years of relevant experience in engineering or critical environment space.
• 3 - 4 years' experience in the operation of electrical and mechanical services in Tier III or equivalent data centre or critical facility.
• Hands-on experience and knowledge in M&E and building related systems, e.g., CRAC, chillers.
• Competent in undertaking Job Hazards Analysis (JHA).
• Critical environment experience within a similar sized site or operation.
• Excellent people skills and ability to interact with a wide range of client and vendor staff.
• Experienced with continuous improvement initiatives, client relationship, and preparation of documentation.