Facilities Management - Head Contracts, Technical Support & Projects (Manager)

SBS Transit; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in Singapore is seeking a Facilities Management Manager to oversee contract management, analyze system performance and implement improvements, and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards. The ideal candidate has a recognized degree in Engineering and more than 10 years of relevant experience in facilities maintenance management. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in building and/or building services maintenance management.
• Good communication and leadership skills.
• Computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts for Rail Facilities Management Department.
• Analyze system performance and implement improvements.
• Oversee Asset Condition Assessment on various systems.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Computer literacy

Education

Recognized Degree in Engineering, Building Services, or Facilities Management

Job description

Facilities Management - Head Contracts, Technical Support & Projects (Manager)

Primary Objectives of Position

• To manage the contracts of the services engaged by Rail Facilities Management Department to ensure consistent management of all contracts and that agreed terms and conditions are complied with.
• To analyze the system performance of the systems responsible by Rail Facilities Management Department and identify areas of improvement and work with the respective engineers and the contractors to implement the improvements.
• To manage and oversee Asset Condition Assessment (ACA) on air-conditioning and mechanical ventilation systems, lifts and escalators, fire protection systems, water handling systems and architectural systems totalling in NEL & SPLRT and DTL, as part of LTA’s license requirements.

Major Responsibilities

• Oversee organizational contract development and management activities, and enforce organizational principles of integrity and compliance.
• Assure accuracy of contract technical text and attachments.
• Establishment criteria for tender evaluation.
• Monitor tenure of contracts and plan for tender calling with Rail Supplies Management (RSM) so as to ensure timely award of contracts.
• Review contractual performance of contractors to ensure compliance with terms and to identify conflicts or changes requiring resolution at contract renewal.
• Review contractual performance and recommend improvement to the contract terms and conditions to motivate contractors to enhance their performance.
• Review the system performance and engage the contractors with the department engineer in-charge to improve the contractor and system performance.
• Review contractual provisions based on strategy discussions, senior management input, and organizational needs and expectations.
• Highlight to the engineer-in-charge of the contract when there is deviation to the agreed terms and conditions.
• Monitor invoices/budgets against contracts and mitigate cost overruns.
• Develop and manage contractor audit plan with department engineers in charge to ensure contractors provide quality service.
• Manage NRFF Renewal/Enhancement, funding and disposal.
• Digitalize the maintenance tracking, operations reporting, capture key information for system performance review and improvement towards conditional maintenance.
• Assist in departmental budget preparation, monthly accrual, expenditure/budget analysis.
• Any other responsibilities as assigned by the Superior.

Specific Safety Responsibilities

• To comply with Company safety management manual.
• To ensure company safety requirements are included as part of tender conditions and later in the contract.
• To conduct periodic review of the contractor performance of the contractors.
• To conduct periodic safety inspection on work premises/contractors work.

Job Specifications

Minimum Education / Qualifications

• At least a recognized Degree in Engineering, Building Services and Facilities management.

Minimum Years of Relevant Experience

• Preferably more than 10 years of relevant experience in building and/or building services maintenance management.

Knowledge/Skills

• Good interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.
• Computer literate.

Attributes

• A team player.
• Self-motivated and resourceful.
• Responsible and dependable.