Director of Facilities - Engineering

605 Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Marina Bay Sands seeks a Senior Engineering Leader to drive strategy, governance, and lifecycle management for its Integrated Resort. You will lead a large engineering team, shape the long-range vision, and ensure reliable operation of HVAC, electrical, fire life safety, CCMS/BMS, and transportation systems.

You will manage OPEX and CAPEX programs, coordinate with suppliers, and uphold stringent safety and regulatory standards across Singapore.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of senior engineering leadership in large-scale environments.
• Experience across HVAC, electrical, fire life safety, CCMS/BMS, and vertical transport systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior engineering vision and governance reporting to Executive Director.
• Define long-term engineering strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Lead engineering design reviews, system upgrades, and asset lifecycle planning.
• Oversee OPEX budget, CAPEX programs, and vendor performance with data-driven business cases.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore codes, safety standards, and regulatory audits.
• Develop talent and succession plans within a large multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operational reliability

Asset management

OPEX & CAPEX governance

Vendor management

Design governance

Regulatory compliance

People leadership

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Electrical/Building Services)

Job description

WE TAKE YOU ABOVE BEYOND Take your passion to the next level and work alongside other masters of their craft to build a fulfilling and rewarding career at Marina Bay Sands.

Job Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Vision Serve as the senior engineering authority reporting to the Executive Director, providing clear, forward-looking advice on engineering risks, investments, and operational strategy.
• Define and execute a long-term engineering vision aligned with the Integrated Resort’s business objectives, guest experience, and regulatory obligations.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and out-of-the-box thinking within the engineering organization.
• Lead by example with a visible, hands-on leadership style while maintaining executive-level governance and direction.

Operational Reliability & Problem Solving

• Ensure safe, reliable, and uninterrupted operation of all engineering systems, including HVAC and ventilation systems, CCMS/BMS and integrated building controls, Electrical distribution, generators, UPS, and critical power systems, Fire detection, suppression, smoke control, and life safety systems, Lifts, and escalators, Plumbing, drainage, sewage, pumping, and water systems.
• Champion a root cause analysis (RCA) culture to eliminate recurring failures and systemic weaknesses. Provide direct leadership during major engineering incidents, system failures, commissioning activities, and recovery efforts.
• Ensure effective use of CCMS for alarm management, trending, fault diagnostics, and system optimization.

Asset Management & Lifecycle Planning

• Own the Integrated Resort’s engineering asset management framework, including asset registers, criticality assessments, and lifecycle planning.
• Develop and maintain 3-5 year asset renewal and replacement strategies, aligned with operational risk, compliance, and business priorities.
• Optimize asset performance and total cost of ownership through condition-based maintenance, standardization, and technology enablement.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all engineering documentation, including single-line diagrams, schematics, O&M manuals, sequences of operation, and as-built records.

OPEX & CAPEX Management

• Lead preparation and management of the Engineering OPEX budget, covering maintenance contracts, utilities, consumables, and outsourced services.
• Develop, justify, and deliver Engineering CAPEX programs, including asset renewals, major upgrades, compliance works, and reliability or efficiency improvements.
• Present clear, data-driven business cases to the Executive Director, including risk mitigation, lifecycle cost, and return-on-investment analysis.
• Maintain strong financial discipline while safeguarding operational reliability and safety.

Vendor & Outsourced Services Management

• Oversee a large and diverse portfolio of outsourced service providers and specialist vendors.
• Establish and enforce strong governance frameworks, including clearly defined scopes of work and SLAs, Performance KPIs and regular vendor reviews, Safety compliance and method statement approvals, Quality, responsiveness, and value delivery.
• Build effective partnerships with OEMs and key contractors while maintaining commercial rigor and accountability.

Design Review, Technical Governance & Projects

• Lead engineering design reviews for new works, refurbishments, system upgrades, and asset replacements.
• Ensure all designs comply with Singapore codes of practice, statutory authority requirements, and fire safety regulations.
• Drive designs that prioritise operational resilience, maintainability, energy efficiency, and lifecycle optimisation.
• Oversee commissioning, integrated systems testing, and operational readiness prior to handover in live environments.

Compliance, Safety & Regulatory Management

• Ensure full compliance with Singapore regulatory authorities and applicable codes (including BCA, SCDF, EMA, PUB, and MOM).
• Own all statutory inspections, testing regimes, certifications, and regulatory audits for engineering systems.
• Champion best-in-class safety practices across electrical, mechanical, fire life safety, and contractor works.
• Ensure timely and sustainable closure of all inspection findings and regulatory observations.

People Leadership & Organisational Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a large multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Establish clear organisational structures, leadership depth, succession planning, and skills development pathways.
• Build a high-performance culture grounded in accountability, technical excellence, and collaboration.
• Work closely with Operations, Security, HSE, IT, Projects, and Commercial teams to deliver integrated outcomes.

Job Requirements

• Education & Certification Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services Engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience 15+ years of senior engineering leadership experience in large-scale, complex environments such as integrated resorts, casinos, hospitality, or mixed-use developments.
• Strong hands-on technical expertise across HVAC, electrical, fire & life safety, CCMS/BMS, and vertical transportation systems.
• Proven experience leading large engineering teams and managing extensive outsourced service models.
• In-depth working knowledge of Singapore codes of practice and statutory compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated success in asset lifecycle management and OPEX/CAPEX governance.

Other Prerequisites

• Leadership Competencies Visionary and strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate future operational risks and opportunities.
• Out-of-the-box thinker who challenges traditional engineering approaches.
• Decisive, structured, and calm under pressure, with a strong problem-solving mindset.
• Hands-on, credible, and respected at all levels of the organisation.
• Able to communicate technical and operational risks clearly to executive leadership.

Marina Bay Sands is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, providing equal opportunities as we grow our talent base to match our growth ambitions in Singapore.

Our employees are committed to adhere to and abide by all rules, regulations, policies and procedures, including the rules of conduct and business ethics of the Company.

Marina Bay Sands has stood as an architectural marvel and the crown jewel in Singapore’s skyline. Home to the world's most spectacular rooftop infinity pool and approximately 1,850 rooms and suites, the integrated resort offers exceptional dining, retail, and entertainment choices, complete with a year-round calendar of signature events and festivals. As one of the largest players in hospitality, Marina Bay Sands is dedicated to being a good corporate citizen to serve its people, communities and environment. It drives social impact through its community engagement programme, Sands Cares, and leads environmental stewardship through its global sustainability programme, Sands ECO360. The integrated resort has been recognised locally and internationally, receiving over 1,000 awards and accolades to date. Marina Bay Sands is the largest hotel in Singapore to be certified to the Global Sustainable Tourism Council Industry Criteria for Hotels and Acccommodations, while Expo & Convention has been named Venue of the Year at the Singapore MICE Awards for two consecutive years.