Area Manager

SMEC Services Pty Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Jurong is seeking an Area / Building Manager to oversee facilities management services for the assigned zone. This role ensures efficient day-to-day operations, statutory compliance, contractor performance, and client satisfaction across buildings.

You will lead on-site teams, coordinate contractors and building systems, monitor budgets, and drive continuous improvement while upholding safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of facilities management operations and building systems.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with contractor management and on-site teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of FM services for the assigned zone, ensuring contractual and service levels.
• Lead day-to-day operations of facilities and building systems; ensure maintenance activities run smoothly.
• Supervise contractors and on-site teams; liaise with clients, tenants, authorities and stakeholders.
• Monitor budgets and maintenance expenditures; implement cost-control measures and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Prepare operational reports, performance reviews, and records for continuous improvement.

Skills

Facilities management knowledge

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification

Tools

CAFM/CMMS

Job description

Job Summary The Area / Building Manager is responsible for the overall management and performance of Facilities Management (FM) services within the assigned zone or building(s). The role ensures efficient day-to-day operations, maintenance, statutory compliance, contractor performance, and client satisfaction while overseeing the delivery of integrated facilities management services.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall performance and delivery of Facilities Management services for the assigned zone or building(s), ensuring compliance with contractual and service level requirements.
• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of assigned facilities, ensuring building systems, maintenance activities, and support services are delivered efficiently.
• Supervise and manage contractors, service providers, and on-site teams to ensure quality, safety, and operational excellence. Act as the primary liaison with clients, tenants, authorities, and internal stakeholders, addressing operational issues and maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Monitor operational budgets, maintenance expenditure, and contractor performance while implementing cost control measures. Ensure compliance with Workplace Safety & Health (WSH), statutory regulations, fire safety requirements, and company policies through regular inspections and audits.
• Prepare operational reports, performance reviews, maintenance records, and recommendations for continuous improvement and asset enhancement.

Requirements

• Approved tertiary qualification or equivalent with at least five (5) years of relevant post-graduate experience in Projects & Facilities Management, Estate Management, Engineering , or a related discipline.
• Proven experience managing commercial, institutional, healthcare, industrial, or mixed-use facilities.
• Strong knowledge of facilities management operations, building systems, statutory compliance, and contractor management.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Facilities Management systems (CAFM/CMMS experience is an advantage).
• Fire Safety Manager (FSM) or other relevant FM/WSH certifications will be an added advantage.

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