Assistant Building Manager

smm pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

smm pte. ltd. seeks an Assistant Building Manager to oversee daily operations and maintenance across assigned buildings, ensuring safety and efficiency.

The role supports the Building Manager, supervises the site team, and ensures compliance with contractual, safety and energy efficiency standards. Responsibilities include monitoring KPIs, preparing reports, budgets, and coordinating with vendors. Strong leadership and engineering/FM background preferred for effective facility management in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Facilities Management, Building Services, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years in facilities management or building operations.
• At least 1 year in a leadership or managerial role.

Responsibilities

• Assist Building Manager in leading site team for maintenance and operations; supervise daily maintenance and technical operations.
• Monitor contract requirements, service levels and KPIs for performance evaluations.
• Assist in ensuring staff duties are discharged diligently.
• Prepare monthly reports, payment certificates, work orders and checklists for Authority.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements for technical systems, fire safety, and workplace safety.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Vendor management

Problem solving

Decision making

Organization

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and customer-focused Assistant Building Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of assigned buildings, ensuring facilities are safe, well-maintained, and operate efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• support the Building Manager in leading the site team in the management and maintenance of the Premises; supervise the day-to-day general maintenance (i.e. cleanliness, security, pest control, etc.) and technical operations (i.e. sanitary and plumbing systems, mechanical and electrical systems, lift system, etc.)

• Monitor the compliance with contract requirement specifications, service levels and KPIs for performance evaluations;

• assist in the monitoring and ensuring that each staff member discharges their duties diligently

• Prepare, consolidate and check submissions of all required monthly reports, certificates of payment, work orders and checklists to the Authority;

• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements for technical systems, fire safety, workplace safety and health, etc.

• Provide professional expertise in energy management, conducting energy audits, implementing energy efficiency measures, and assisting the Authority with the reduction of energy and water consumption and costs (where applicable)

• support the implementation of Singapore's Green Mark certification scheme by assessing and certifying buildings for environmental sustainability and energy efficiency standards;

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Building Services, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in facilities management, building operations, or integrated facilities management, with at least 1 year in a leadership or managerial role.

• Proven experience managing multiple sites, vendors, maintenance operations, and facilities-related projects.

• Strong knowledge of building Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) systems, statutory compliance, and facilities management best practices.

• Demonstrated experience in budget planning, cost control, contract administration, and vendor performance management.

• Strong leadership, organisational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

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.