Assistant Engineering Manager

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Singapore; On-site; SGD 82,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) is seeking an Assistant Engineering Manager in Singapore to oversee daily building operations, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing and life safety systems. You will support maintenance programs, vendor oversight, and regulatory compliance to deliver optimal tenant experiences.

Join our team to develop technical and leadership skills in a dynamic commercial real estate environment, with opportunities to manage improvement projects and grow within a global

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in facilities management, building engineering or related technical field.
• 3.5+ years in facilities management, building operations or engineering services.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing daily building operations including HVAC, electrical, plumbing and life safety systems.
• Support preventive and corrective maintenance programs with contractors and service providers.
• Help track maintenance costs and vendor performance.
• Assist in supervising purchasing activities and ensuring policy compliance.
• Support inspections, certifications and regulatory reporting to ensure safety and compliance.
• Aid in planning and executing building enhancement projects on time and within budget.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Leadership potential

CMMS proficiency

Problem solving

Education

Diploma in Facilities Management

Building Engineering

Related technical field

Tools

CMMS

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

About this opportunity

We are seeking an Assistant Engineering Manager to support our Engineering Manager in delivering exceptional facility operations and maintenance services. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge building systems while developing technical and leadership skills in a dynamic commercial real estate environment.

What this job involves

• Supporting daily operations, You'll assist in overseeing building operations including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems. Your role involves monitoring building performance, coordinating maintenance activities, and ensuring continuous operation to maintain optimal tenant experience.
• Driving maintenance excellence, You'll support preventive and corrective maintenance programs, working closely with contractors and service providers to schedule repairs and upgrades. You'll help track maintenance costs and vendor performance to ensure efficient operations.
• Managing finance compliance, You’ll assist in supervising purchase recommendation submission. You’ll help to ensure finance tracker are kept up to date. You’ll assist in Ensuring all purchasing activities follow company policies and legal regulations while assessing risks like supplier instability.
• Ensuring compliance standards, You'll assist in maintaining building systems compliance with local codes, regulations, and safety standards. This includes supporting inspections, certifications, and regulatory reporting to protect occupants and assets.
• Managing improvement projects, You'll help plan and execute building enhancement projects, coordinating with contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders. Your role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to JLL's quality standards.
• Developing our people, You'll support the training and development of maintenance staff, assist in performance management, and help maintain our high service delivery standards that clients expect from JLL.

What we're looking for

Technical foundation Diploma in Facilities Management, Building Engineering, or related technical field with minimum 3.5 years of experience in facilities management, building operations, or engineering services.

Core competencies

• Strong technical knowledge of building systems and equipment, excellent communication and organizational abilities, proficiency in computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), and proven problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Leadership potential Basic project management capabilities and ability to support team development initiatives while maintaining JLL's commitment to service excellence.

What's in it for you

Join JLL's dynamic engineering team and contribute to maintaining world-class commercial properties while developing your career in facilities management. This role offers growth opportunities, technical challenges, and the chance to work with industry-leading building systems and technologies.

Location: On-site –Singapore

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500® company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise.