Area Manager

Surbana Consultants Pte Ltd – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) branch; Singapore; On-site; SGD 78,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Jurong in Singapore is seeking an Area/Building Manager to lead Facilities Management services across the assigned zone. You will oversee building systems, maintenance, and service delivery, ensuring compliance with contractual and safety requirements while delivering client satisfaction.

The role requires a tertiary qualification and at least five years of post-graduate experience in FM or related disciplines, with strong leadership, stakeholder management and cost-control abilities.

Qualifications

• Approved tertiary qualification or equivalent with at least five years of post-graduate experience in Projects & Facilities Management, Estate Management, Engineering, or 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee performance and delivery of FM services for the assigned zone or building(s).
• Lead day-to-day operations of assigned facilities and ensure efficient service delivery.
• Supervise contractors, service providers, and on-site teams for quality and safety.
• Serve as primary liaison with clients, tenants, authorities and stakeholders.
• Monitor budgets, maintenance expenditure, and contractor performance; implement cost controls.
• Ensure compliance with WSH, regulations, fire safety, and company policies through inspections.
• Prepare operational reports, performance reviews, and maintenance records for improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Budget management

Education

Approved tertiary qualification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

We value equity, diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is empowered to do their best. We recognise the importance of a diverse and inclusive workplace to drive innovation and shared learning across our growing global network. Join us and be part of a culture where we rise together, deliver excellence, and expand what’s possible. At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!

SJ is a diverse collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create a smart and sustainable future. Headquartered in Singapore, the group has a global talent pool of 16,000 in its member companies AETOS, Atelier Ten, B+H, CHIL, KTP, Prostruct, Robert Bird Group, SAA, SMEC and Surbana Jurong, based in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries. They include architects, designers, planners, engineers, facilities managers and other specialists driven by progressive thinking and creative ideas to shape a better future. Its technical experts deliver sustainable solutions that cover the entire project life cycle from planning and design, through to delivery and management, as well as a full suite of multidisciplinary consultancy services across a diverse range of sectors including transportation, water, aviation, healthcare, hospitality and renewables. A global urban, infrastructure and managed services consulting firm with over 70 years of track record in successful project delivery, SJ has built more than a million homes in Singapore, created master plans in more than 60 countries and developed over 100 industrial parks globally. SJ is #23 in Engineering News-Record’s 2023 Top 225 International Design Firms, #14 in World Architecture 100 2024, and Asia Pacific FM Technology Provider of the Year 2022, awarded by International Facility Management Association.