Assistant Manager / Executive, Operations, Singapore (2-Years Contract) - Westgate

CapitaLand Development Ltd - CDL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Training and development opportunities

Subsidised rates at Ascott serviced‑ac

Strong advocate of staff volunteerism

Wellness programmes

Job summary

CapitaLand Development Ltd - CDL is seeking an Operations/Facilities professional to support the mall’s day-to-day operations and maintenance. You will coordinate maintenance programs, manage budgets and contracts, and assist with Asset Enhancement Initiatives.

The role involves leading technicians, liaising with procurement, and participating in the company’s Emergency Response and EHS teams to ensure safety and reliability of retail assets.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical) / Real Estate / Facilities / Building / Estate Management.
• Graduates with relevant degree but no prior relevant experience are welcome to apply.
• Exhibit strong initiative, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work within tight timelines, resourceful and systematic in resolving problems.
• Good communication skills.
• Willing to work beyond standard operating hours, when required.
• Willing to learn and open to possible lateral movements between asset classes in the future (based on business needs).

Responsibilities

• Support the Operations Manager in managing effective operations and maintenance of our retail mall.
• Coordinate operation programs and execute maintenance works to ensure the mall operates at optimum level
• Prepare annual budget, manage and administer all maintenance contracts and supervise expense for the operational needs of the mall
• Assist in the implementation of the Asset Enhancement Initiatives, renovation works carried out by tenants and operational support for the promotional activities of the mall
• Liaise with Contract & Procurement team, manage and execute specific/adhoc procurement of equipment cyclical replacement & enhancement works in the mall
• Manage and attend to all feedback and service requests in a timely manner
• Lead the technicians and manage vendor services to achieve the required professional standards in day-to-day operations
• Part of Company Emergency Response Team (i.e. Site Incident Controller, First Aider, etc)
• Part of Environmental Health Safety (EHS) team for review & approval of permit to work (PTWs), risk assessment, safety checks/audits of the mall.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Timeliness

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Electrical) or Real Estate/Facilities/Building/Estate Management

Job description

About Us

Headquartered and listed in Singapore in 2021, CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI) is a leading global real asset manager with a strong Asia foothold. As at 5 November 2025, CLI had S$120 billion of funds under management. CLI holds stakes in eight listed real estate investment trusts and a suite of private real asset vehicles that invest in demographics, disruption and digitalisation-theme strategies. Its diversified real asset classes include retail, office, lodging, industrial, logistics, business parks, wellness, self-storage, data centres and private credit.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• You will support the Operations Manager in managing effective operations and maintenance of our retail mall.
• Coordinate operation programs and execute maintenance works to ensure the mall operates at optimum level
• Prepare annual budget, manage and administer all maintenance contracts and supervise expense for the operational needs of the mall
• Assist in the implementation of the Asset Enhancement Initiatives, renovation works carried out by tenants and operational support for the promotional activities of the mall
• Liaise with Contract & Procurement team, manage and execute specific/adhoc procurement of equipment cyclical replacement & enhancement works in the mall
• Manage and attend to all feedback and service requests in a timely manner
• Lead the technicians and manage vendor services to achieve the required professional standards in day-to-day operations
• Part of Company Emergency Response Team (i.e. Site Incident Controller, First Aider, etc),
• Part of Environmental Health Safety (EHS) team for review & approval of permit to work (PTWs), risk assessment, safety checks/audits of the mall.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical) / Real Estate / Facilities / Building / Estate Management
• Graduates with relevant degree but no prior relevant experience are welcome to apply
• Exhibit strong initiative, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Able to work within tight timelines, resourceful and systematic in resolving problems
• Good communication skills
• Willing to work beyond standard operating hours, when required
• Willing to learn and open to possible lateral movements between asset classes in the future (based on business needs)

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Training and development opportunities
• Subsidised rates at Ascott serviced residences
• Strong advocate of staff volunteerism
• Wellness programmes

Closing Statement

At CapitaLand, we advocate fair employment practices, and recruit talents based on merit and fit with our Corporate values. We provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and build an inclusive workplace regardless of race, gender, age, religious belief or nationality.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.