Assistant Manager, Estate Management (1-year contract)

Singapore Land Authority; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Singapore seeks an Assistant Manager for Estate Management on a 1-year contract. Responsibilities include managing state properties, conducting inspections, overseeing contractors, and ensuring properties are safe for public use. Candidates should have a background in relevant fields such as Facilities or Engineering, with strong analytical and communication skills required. The role may involve offshore work.

Qualifications

• Background in relevant disciplines such as Facilities, Estates, or Engineering.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills required.
• Tech-savvy with ability to innovate.

Responsibilities

• Conduct property inspections and recommend necessary improvements.
• Oversee contractors and manage performance.
• Manage design and construction projects from start to finish.
• Process return of properties ensuring compliance.
• Propose preventive measures for property safety.
• Manage vacant land and properties.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical knowledge in contract administration

Problem-solving skills

Education

Background in Facilities/Estates/Environmental Management

Quantity Surveying

Civil Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Job description

What the role is

Assistant Manager, Estate Management (1-year contract)

What you will be working on

You will be part of a team to manage and maintain State properties. Your role will include handing and taking over of properties, maintenance inspections, implementation of corrective and preventive works and feedback/stakeholders’ management.

As asset manager, you can propose and implement state-of-the-art technology to augment the current maintenance regime. From time-to-time, you may have the chance to participate in islands’ campsite operations and assist in event management. There will also be opportunities to participate in inter-agencies meetings to work out solutions to address challenges with respect to areas concerning maintenance/provision of municipality infrastructures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections, detect and recommend improvements or repairs where necessary, liaise with and supervise term contractors (e.g. vector control, grass‑cutting, cleaning) to ensure that they fulfil their contractual obligations, and assess the term contractors’ performance regularly for verification of payment due
• Assess costings and quantity measurements including preparing tender/tender documents
• Oversee, monitor and manage design/construction work from inception to completion ensuring that the work is completed on time and within budget
• Process the return of properties from government agencies or private licensees / tenants, assess and propose the reinstatement requirements, and work closely with relevant internal and external parties to ensure that the property is returned without encumbrances
• Attend to public feedback or incidents and be proactive in proposing preventive measures or works necessary to keep the properties safe for public use
• Manage the appointed agent who is responsible for the management of unallocated vacant land and buildings

What we are looking for

• Background in Facilities/ Estates/ Environmental Management, Quantity Surveying or Civil/ Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering, or other related disciplines
• Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong technical background with sound knowledge of pre and post-contract duties and contract administration
• Tech savvy and ability to think out-of-the-box.
• May be required from time to time to work at offshore islands

About Singapore Land Authority

The mission of the Singapore Land Authority is to optimise land resources for the economic and social development of Singapore. It ensures the best use of State land and buildings, provides an effective and reliable land management system and enables the full use of land information for better land management.