EOI: Senior Regional Facilities Manager APAC - Singapore

CBRE Asia Pacific; Singapore; On-site; SGD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Asia Pacific in Singapore is seeking a Senior Regional Facilities Manager APAC to oversee a diverse portfolio of manufacturing and commercial sites, prioritizing employee experience through top-tier services, cost control, and strict adherence to HSE and QMS standards.

You will lead multi-country teams, manage vendors and contracts, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safe, compliant operations aligned with regional business goals.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in facilities management.
• Experience with manufacturing and laboratory facility operations and GxP guidelines.
• Leadership and staff management experience.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Account & Stakeholder Management: Fulfil all aspects of the Master Services Agreement including staffing, financials, service delivery, governance, KPIs, and client requirements; serve as primary contact for escalations and manage relationships with stakeholders; conduct monthly account reviews, manage change controls, and oversee scope of work adherence.
• Operational & Financial Oversight: Manage regional account programs ensuring safety/Quality and Compliance, oversee daily facility operations, develop/manage budgets for facility ops/maintenance/capital projects, monitor spend and performance, align expenditures to budget and manage P&L.
• Compliance, Health, Safety & Quality: Act as primary HSE advisor for APAC manufacturing/commercial sites; develop/implement health and safety policies; ensure regulatory compliance and conduct site inspections and audits.
• Team Leadership & Innovation: Supervise staff, coordinate activities, lead cross-country teams, solve complex technical or operational problems, drive service/process innovations.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Regulatory knowledge

Health & Safety knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Regional Facilities Manager APAC – Singapore

CBRE is the global leader in commercial real estate services and investments. With services, insights and data that span every dimension of the industry, we create solutions for clients of every size, in every sector and across every geography. CBRE is the place where talented people who want to do impactful work can realize potential in every dimension.

Job ID 270883

Posted 28-Apr-2026

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Facilities Management

Location(s) Singapore - Singapore

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS)

As one of CBRE's core global businesses, Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) provides end-to-end services to occupier clients across the entire lifecycle of a building.

Our teams help companies improve their operations and reduce costs, through expert facilities management, project management, real estate and energy and sustainability services. Our dedicated teams work across all industries, and support clients ranging from global Fortune 500 companies to single, iconic buildings.

About The Role

As APAC Facilities Management Lead, you will oversee a diverse portfolio of manufacturing and commercial sites, prioritizing employee experience through top-tier soft services, including GxP cleaning and activities. You'll ensure operational excellence while maintaining strict adherence to HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) and Q&C (Quality & Compliance) standards.

This includes managing catering, cleaning, security, and more, while driving efficiency and cost optimization. You'll lead teams, manage vendors, track performance, and contribute to regional business goals by creating a supportive environment.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Account & Stakeholder Management

• Fulfil all aspects of the Master Services Agreement including staffing, financials, service delivery, governance, KPIs, and client requirements.
• Serve as primary contact for escalations and manage strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Conduct monthly account reviews, manage change controls, and oversee scope of work adherence.

Operational & Financial Oversight

• Manage regional account programs ensuring safety/Quality and Compliance/regulation adherence.
• Oversee daily facility operations: maintenance/repairs/infrastructure/client inspections.
• Develop/manage budgets for facility ops/maintenance/capital projects; monitor spend/performance targets.
• Align expenditures to budget; manage P&L position including aging debt/reporting accuracy.
• Negotiate/manage contracts/vendors/suppliers/service providers—ensure best pricing/service levels.

Compliance, Health, Safety & Quality

• Act as primary HSE advisor for APAC manufacturing/commercial sites.
• Develop/implement/review health/safety policies/procedures/risk assessments/emergency plans regularly.
• Ensure facilities comply with all regulatory/legal standards & company QMS/GXP.
• Conduct site inspections/audits/investigations/remedial action tracking/completion.
• Support internal/external audits relating to facilities/QC/regulatory adherence.
• Ensure quality/compliance requirements are met per MSA/client scope.

Team Leadership & Innovation

• Supervise staff: monitor training/development/performance evaluations/recruitment/onboarding.
• Coordinate activities/work schedules/task assignments/cross-training/set deadlines/provide coaching.
• Lead direct reports/manage both in-house/outsource teams across multiple countries.
• Identify/solve complex technical or operational problems within office/manufacturing environments.
• Drive innovation in service/costs/processes aligned to annual activity calendar/objectives.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience) with 5-8 years of relevant experience.
• Facility & Compliance: Demonstrated experience and/or knowledge of manufacturing and laboratory facility operations, GxP (GMP, GLP) guidelines, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Health & Safety: Experience and/or knowledge in health and safety policy development and implementation (desired).
• Leadership & Management: Experience in staffing, training, coaching, performance management, and retention strategies. Proven ability to lead diverse teams, communicate effectively, address complex issues, and drive operational improvements.
• Organizational & Analytical Skills: Strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to process improvement.
• Technical Proficiency: In-depth proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

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