Executive Manager (Choa Chu Kang Operations Department) – Contract

National Environment Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National Environment Agency is seeking highly motivated individuals to join the Choa Chu Kang Operations Department to manage conservancy, facilities, arborist and landscaping contracts at Choa Chu Kang Cemetery. You will work closely with a team and other NEA departments, coordinating with partners and government agencies.

The role emphasizes contract management, leadership, and service standards. This hands-on role requires strong communication and problem-solving skills, with readiness to

Qualifications

• Background in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred
• At least 5 years in facilities management or environmental public health
• Experience in contract management and leading a team
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, presentations)
• Good problem-solving and communication skills
• Willing to work in after-death care environment and on weekends/public holidays

Responsibilities

• Manage contractors and parties in facilities management to achieve optimal maintenance
• Oversee maintenance of equipment and machineries to ensure smooth operations
• Coordinate with contractors, manage contracts, and ensure work follows up per contract requirements
• Track work progression and ensure reports are submitted on schedule
• Work with agencies and stakeholders for related works
• Monitor approvals, issue Purchase Orders and manage payments to contractors/vendors
• Conduct Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) meetings and toolbox talks
• Respond to feedback from the public and stakeholders
• Plan and participate in operations for annual festivals such as Qing Ming and Lunar 7th Month
• Review processes to enhance productivity and service standards
• Handle feedback/appeals from the public
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor

Job description

[What the role is]

We are looking for highly motivated and dynamic individuals to join the Choa Chu Kang Operations Department. You will be supporting the Senior Assistant Director to manage the conservancy, facilities management, the arborist and landscaping contracts at Choa Chu Kang Cemetery. You are required to work closely within a team, with other NEA departments as well as other partners and various government agencies/bodies.

[What the role is]

We are looking for highly motivated and dynamic individuals to join the Choa Chu Kang Operations Department. You will be supporting the Senior Assistant Director to manage the conservancy, facilities management, the arborist and landscaping contracts at Choa Chu Kang Cemetery. You are required to work closely within a team, with other NEA departments as well as other partners and various government agencies/bodies.

[What you will be working on]

You Will Be Responsible For The Following

• Manage appointed contractors and other parties involved in facilities management to achieve optimal maintenance standard
• Oversee the maintenance of equipment and machineries within the facilities to ensure smooth and efficient operations
• Coordinate with the respective contractors and manage contracts, to ensure work is followed up promptly and in compliance with contract requirements.
• Track work progression, and ensure reports are submitted as scheduled.
• Work with the relevant agencies and stakeholders for related works.
• Monitor and track timely approval of requirement, issuance of Purchase Orders (POs) and manage payment to contractor/ vendors.
• Conduct regular Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) meetings and toolbox.
• Respond, investigate, and resolve feedback from members of public and stakeholders.
• Manage, plan and participate in operations for special annual festivals such as Qing Ming and Lunar 7th Month
• Review and monitor current processes to enhance productivity and service standards.
• Handle and manage feedback/appeals from members of public.
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor.

[What we are looking for]

Requirements

• Background in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering is preferred
• At least 5 years of working experience in facilities management, environmental public health, or other fields with operations or service management in a leadership position
• Experience in contract management and leading a team
• Able to lead, interact and foster teamwork
• Able to handle adverse situations and difficult customers
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications, e.g. excel functions, creative presentations
• Good problem-solving, written and verbal communication skills
• Pay attention to the fine details
• Organised and able to multi-task
• Mature, independent, responsible and resourceful
• Self-driven and always ready to strive for improvement
• Willing to work in after-death care services environment
• Able and willing to work on weekends and public holidays