Facilities Manager

CBRE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global real estate firm in Singapore seeks a Facilities Manager to lead the FM team, overseeing technical operations, vendor management, and stakeholder engagement. The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 3-4 years of experience. Strong leadership and facility management skills are essential. The position offers competitive compensation and professional growth within a diverse work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity for professional growth

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of relevant experience in facility management.
• Leadership experience to motivate and manage a team.
• Knowledge of electrical systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the FM team with timely execution of maintenance.
• Oversee technical operations and vendor management.
• Drive sustainability and manage landlord relations.

Skills

Leadership

Vendor management

Technical operations

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience)

Tools

SAAS ServiceNow

General facility management software

Job description

Facilities Manager

Job ID

226546

Posted

29-Jul-2025

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Facilities Management

Location(s)

Singapore - Singapore

• Lead and manage the FM team, ensuring timely execution of planned and reactive maintenance aligned with KPIs and SLAs.

• Oversee technical operations and vendor management, including critical systems, lifecycle projects, and compliance with safety standards.

• Drive stakeholder engagement and sustainability, managing landlord relations, budgets, and environmental controls per client standards.

About CBRE

CBRE is the world's leading and largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, servicing over 90% of the world’s Fortune 100 companies. Our Global Workplace Solutions division (GWS) is comprised of the best and brightest industry professionals, at the forefront of innovation, and highly invested in the development and unique needs of our diverse employees and global clients.

The Role

As a CBRE Facility Manager, you will guide and ensure Facility Management team in completion of multiple functions of building operations and maintenance for a facility, site or portfolio of buildings. This job is a part of the Facilities Management functional area which focuses on all aspects of the operations of a set of assets, providing support to the Property Managers regarding all repairs and investment plans.

A typical day may involve;

• Provide formal supervision to employees. Managing site FM team, monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.

• Schedule and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross[1]train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.

• Good understanding of Critical Environments operations/equipment - UPS, Generator, Fire protection system, leak detection etc.

• Review PPM Work order for the 52 weeks planner and prepare Change request for Stake holders’ approval for the month on weekly basis.

• Participate and lead weekly change approval meetings for the site’s technical rooms/infrastructure PPM works.

• To meet KPI/SLA for Planned PM Work Orders, Reactive Work Orders, closing out Work orders on time

• Raising Self initiative work orders on day-to-day basis and close them on time within SLA. (proactive checks)

• Incident escalation through SAAS ServiceNow (BIR, problem/change management) with in 1hr

• Plan annual power down maintenance of Site, prepare MOP, EOP and coordinate with various BUs for their approval.

• Implement Life cycle replacement/CIP projects.

• Attending out of hours managing incident at site

• 24/7 offsite/onsite support for Breakdown calls

• Vendor management on PPM and Reactive tasks, getting timely quotations and approvals for break fix.

• Managing soft services (cleaning, landscape and pest control) – ensuring that SLA is met.

• Sustainability PIC for Site- Maintain Environment controls as per client’s standards.

• Prepare and manage capital projects, out of scope budgets, and variance (sustainability) reports

• Coordinate and manage facility repairs and maintenance by working with technicians, vendors, and contractors.

• Weekly engagement with landlord and following up with landlord activities with regular updates to client. (Landlord management)

• Oversee vendor relationships and invoicing procedures. Review price quotes for the procurement of parts, services, and labour for projects.

• Perform facility inspections, quality assurance following local regulations and ISO standards. Suggest operational efficiencies, repairs, and upgrade opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-4 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.

• Electrical system knowledge is preferred.

• Facility Management certification preferred.

• Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.

• Leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the job discipline and department.

What's in it for you

• Opportunity to work with a global leader in the real estate industry

• Chance to develop and execute procurement strategies that drive commercial and strategic advantage

• Collaborative and dynamic work environment

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Professional growth and development

If this sounds like a good fit, we’d love to hear from you!

Please submit your up-to-date resume for consideration and note that due to high volumes of applications only suitable candidates will be contacted directly.

People are the foundation upon which our success is built. Our company is diverse and so are the opportunities for professional and career development. Our people are free to expand their skills and knowledge to drive their careers and reach their full potential.

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)