Building Executive

Surbana Consultants Pte Ltd – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) branch; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Jurong in Singapore seeks a Senior Building Executive to oversee maintenance and A&A projects for commercial facilities. You will supervise contractors, coordinate M&E works, and ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards.

The role requires a diploma or degree in building-related fields, 3–5 years of experience, and strong stakeholder management. You will maintain records, liaise with clients and authorities, and lead continuous improvement across facilities

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Building, Facilities Management, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong coordination and communication skills are required.
• Experience managing contractors and maintenance projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor contractors and service providers to ensure works meet contractual requirements, quality standards, and safety regulations.
• Plan, coordinate and oversee building maintenance, A&A/renovation projects.
• Source quotations, evaluate proposals, and coordinate rectification works with contractors.
• Inspect and verify works for compliance with project specs and schedules.
• Conduct daily inspections of facilities and M&E systems for reliability and safety.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities, inspections, quotations and contractor performance.

Skills

Coordination

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Diploma or Degree in Building, Facilities Management, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

CMMS

Job description

Summary

Perform any other duties and responsibilities typically expected of a Senior Building Executive / Building Executive managing commercial, institutional, or public facilities in Singapore

Job Responsibilities

Supervise and monitor the performance of contractors and service providers to ensure works are completed in accordance with contractual requirements, quality standards, and safety regulations.

Plan, coordinate, and oversee building maintenance works, including Addition & Alteration (A&A), renovation, and improvement projects.

Source quotations, evaluate proposals, and coordinate rectification works with term and appointed contractors.

Supervise, inspect, and verify works carried out by site contractors to ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and completion schedules.

Conduct daily inspections of building facilities, M&E systems, and equipment to ensure operational reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Identify defects, coordinate rectification works, and follow up to ensure timely resolution.

Monitor preventive and corrective maintenance activities to minimise equipment downtime and maintain service standards.

Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, and relevant authorities on maintenance, operational, and project-related matters.

Ensure compliance with Workplace Safety & Health (WSH), Fire Safety, statutory regulations, and company policies.

Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, quotations, work orders, and contractor performance.

Perform any other duties and responsibilities typically expected of a Senior Building Executive / Building Executive managing commercial, institutional, or public facilities in Singapore

Job Requirements

Diploma or Degree in Building, Facilities Management, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience for Building Executive or 5 years for Senior Building Executive in facilities or building management.

Hands-on experience in managing contractors, building maintenance, and A&A/renovation works.

Good knowledge of building M&E systems, statutory compliance, and maintenance practices.

Familiarity with the Building Maintenance and Strata Management Act (BMSMA), Workplace Safety & Health (WSH) regulations, and other relevant statutory requirements is an advantage.

Strong coordination, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and maintenance management systems (CMMS) is preferred.

Able to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

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.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively.

Join us in making a positive impact on the world!

SJ is a diverse collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create a smart and sustainable future. Headquartered in Singapore, the group has a global talent pool of 16,000 in its member companies AETOS, Atelier Ten, B+H, CHIL, KTP, Prostruct, Robert Bird Group, SAA, SMEC and Surbana Jurong, based in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries. They include architects, designers, planners, engineers, facilities managers and other specialists driven by progressive thinking and creative ideas to shape a better future. Its technical experts deliver sustainable solutions that cover the entire project life cycle from planning and design, through to delivery and management, as well as a full suite of multidisciplinary consultancy services across a diverse range of sectors including transportation, water, aviation, healthcare, hospitality and renewables. A global urban, infrastructure and managed services consulting firm with over 70 years of track record in successful project delivery, SJ has built more than a million homes in Singapore, created master plans in more than 60 countries and developed over 100 industrial parks globally. SJ is #23 in Engineering News-Record’s 2023 Top 225 International Design Firms, #14 in World Architecture 100 2024, and Asia Pacific FM Technology Provider of the Year 2022, awarded by International Facility Management Association.