Assistant Director, Facilities Development

SUNTEC SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION & EXHIBITION SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Suntec Singapore invites applications for an Assistant Director of Facilities Management & Development to lead infrastructure planning across the venue. You will drive master plans, budgets, feasibility studies and tender evaluations from concept through completion, while coordinating IFM, BMS, FAS and CCTV systems.

The role demands proven leadership, stakeholder management, and strong project management abilities with a focus on compliance with local regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil/electrical/mechanical or building-related studies.
• Fire Safety Manager Certification is advantageous.
• Green Mark or Sustainability certifications are advantageous.
• At least 8 years of experience leading facilities/services in MICE, Hospitality or Logistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead facilities projects, tenders, AEI business cases.
• Manage IFM, BMS, FAS, and CCTV service providers.
• Oversee the Facilities Maintenance workshop.
• Ensure inspections and certifications meet local authority requirements (BCA, PUB, SCDF).
• Provide technical support and guidance to the Management team.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Leadership

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or Building-related studies

Fire Safety Manager Certification

Green Mark or Sustainability Certifications

Job description

Reporting to the Head of Operations, the Assistant Director of Facilities Management & Development is responsible for the planning, development, and management of infrastructure and facilities across Suntec Singapore. The role encompasses leading projects from concept through to completion, including the development of master plans and budget proposals, planning, feasibility studies, design development, tender preparation and evaluation, purchase requisition, and overall project management. In addition, the role is responsible for managing key facilities systems and service providers, including Integrated Facilities Management (IFM), Building Management Systems (BMS), Fire Protection Systems (FAS), and CCTV. This includes overseeing vendor performance, ensuring service delivery standards, and maintaining operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• - Lead facilities projects, tenders, AEI business cases.
• - Manage facilities suppliers which includes but is not limited to IFM, BMS, FAS, and CCTV service providers
• - Manage the Facilities Maintenance workshop
• - Ensure timely follow-up and completion of all required building inspections and certifications in accordance with local authority requirements (e.g. BCA, PUB, SCDF), achieving full compliance with prevailing government regulations.
• - Provide technical support and guidance to the Management team

Essential Competencies

• - Strong in communicating with different levels of customers, suppliers and internal staff
• - Creative and resourceful in finding operational solutions for the long-term operational plans
• - Skilled negotiator and an excellent communicator
• - Experienced project manager
• - Familiar with BMS and project management systems
• - Ready to work flexible hours including weekends, based on the demands of the business
• - Strategic thinker and a self-motivator
• - Excellent leadership and verbal and written communication skills
• - Strong MS Office skills, particularly in Excel
• - Ability to build and leverage relationships both internally and externally
• - Be physically fit to climb up ladders for inspections of assorted infrastructure and building systems at heights

Required Education and Experience

• - Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or Building-related studies
• - Fire Safety Manager Certification is advantageous
• - Green Mark or Sustainability-related Certifications is advantageous
• - At least 8 years of experience and proven track record in successfully leading and managing similar facilities and services in the MICE, Hospitality or Logistics Business
• - Experience in renovation and remodeling projects.
• - Knowledge of Singapore Building Regulations, Environmental Health and Safety requirements