Data Center Critical Facilities Lead (24/7 Ops)

Cushman & Wakefield; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an experienced Critical Facilities Supervisor to lead onsite plant operations for a mission-critical data center in Singapore. You will ensure safe, reliable, 24/7 maintenance delivery and manage the Plant Operations team, preventive and corrective maintenance, and risk escalation in line with client standards and SLAs.

You will oversee maintenance programs, monitor BMS/PMS and CMMS data, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and drive continuous improvement

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in critical facility operations or maintenance management.
• Experience supervising maintenance teams in Tier III data centers or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical infrastructure and safety practices.
• Experience with maintenance program development, client relationship management, and reporting.
• Leadership and communication skills to guide teams and manage client-facing issues.
• Proficient with CMMS, BMS/PMS monitoring, and data-driven operations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver maintenance services to meet client SLA and KPI requirements while supporting uptime and 24/7 operations.
• Provide direction to the onsite Plant Operations team and ensure qualified personnel availability.
• Monitor workload against KPI and budget constraints to maintain performance.
• Initiate site reviews covering maintenance standards, equipment health, and risk.
• Benchmark facility performance against standards and industry guidelines.
• Create and maintain preventive maintenance schedules and manage work orders in CMMS.
• Monitor BMS/PMS and safety systems; report deviations via client work orders.
• Conduct periodic facility rounds and report findings within required timelines.
• Ensure compliance with client policies, safety requirements, and electrical safety programs.
• Verify staff hold valid qualifications and meet regulatory requirements.
• Supervise maintenance services and ensure documentation supports asset management.
• Maintain strong data governance of asset and maintenance information in CMMS.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance management

Data center operations

Incident response

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS platforms

BMS/PMS monitoring systems

BI dashboards

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an experienced Critical Facilities Supervisor to lead onsite plant operations for a mission-critical data center in Singapore. You will ensure safe, reliable, 24/7 maintenance delivery and manage the Plant Operations team, preventive and corrective maintenance, and risk escalation in line with client standards and SLAs.

You will oversee maintenance programs, monitor BMS/PMS and CMMS data, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and drive continuous improvement