Data Center Facilities Manager

YSE Global Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facility management company in Singapore is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager for a data centre. The role involves supervising the facilities team, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and managing operations for optimal performance. Candidates should have a relevant degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in large-scale property management. Immediate start is preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in managing large-scale properties.
• Experience in Data Centre Facility Management preferred.
• Class 3 driving license is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Organise and supervise the in-house facilities team and subcontractors.
• Manage emergency incidents and faults with minimal downtime.
• Oversee critical facilities systems for optimal performance.
• Prepare technical incident reports and root cause analysis.

Skills

Interpersonal soft skills

Verbal and written communication

Knowledge of maintenance and contracts

Education

Degree in Facility Management / Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Building Services

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Organise, coordinate, and supervise the in-house facilities team and appointed sub-contractors to ensure smooth operation of the data centre infrastructure. Collate and manage all technical specifications, O&M documentation, and as-built drawings. Compile and track all preventive and predictive maintenance programmes using appropriate software.

• Manage emergency incidents, equipment faults, and ad-hoc breakdowns. Provide technical support and be present on-site when required to minimise downtime and ensure business continuity.

• Oversee all critical facilities systems including UPS, CRAC, chillers, generators, electrical distribution, fire suppression systems, water leakage detection, and Building Management System (BMS) to ensure 24/7 reliability and optimal performance.

• Lead the Data Centre facilities team to operate/maintain 100% availability for the Data Centre facility with compliance to agreed SLAs, Legal, Budget, Audit requirements and ensure satisfactory customer experience at all times. This includes project planning, design and implementation.

• Prepare monthly reports, technical incident reports, and root cause analysis for all system faults or downtime events. Provide findings and recommendations to the Board or Management.

• Implement and oversee the Permit-to-Work (PTW) system for all critical environment works. Ensure all works are properly coordinated and comply with safety, operational, and risk management requirements.

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Review and approve risk assessments and method statements from all contractors. Conduct regular audits, inspections, and spot checks to enforce safe work practices.

• Lead and ensure smooth 24x7 running of the operations in the data centre.

• Manage works progress, prepare monthly progress and maintenance reports, certify work done, and manage variation orders where required.

• Oversee the daily operations of the data centre facility, including inspections, site walks, vendor coordination, and resolving operational issues promptly.

• Manage communication with tenants, service providers, and internal teams to ensure all action items are closed in a professional and timely manner.

• Any other duties assigned to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the data centre.

Job Requirements:

• Degree from recognised tertiary establishment in Facility Management / Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Building Services.

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in Facilities Operation in managing large-scale properties with at least 100,000m2 of GFA.

• Experience in Data Centre Facility Management (DCFM) and CDFOM will be preferred.

• Class 3 driving license will have added advantage.

• Good interpersonal soft skills and verbal & written communication.

• Good working knowledge and understanding of maintenance and contracts.

• Tier 2 CFME accreditation will be an added advantage.

• Can start work in immediately will be an advantage.