Facilities Manager

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier higher education institution located in Singapore is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee all facilities operations. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in facilities management and must possess a degree in a relevant field. Responsibilities include managing renovations, maintenance programs, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This is a hands-on role that requires strong organizational and communication skills. An opportunity to contribute to a thriving educational environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in facilities management or logistics.
• Fire Safety Manager certification preferred.
• Proven vendor management and quality assurance skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, scope, and oversee renovation projects.
• Review and manage preventative and predictive maintenance.
• Conduct routine checks and inspections for operations readiness.
• Ensure housekeeping, cleanliness, safety, and maintenance are high standards.

Skills

Vendor management

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Degree in Engineering, Real Estate Management, Project & Facilities Management or equivalent

Job description

Company Description

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore.

Job Description

Please apply here for this position. (Only applications submitted through this link will be processed.

About Us

We are NUS Enterprise, the innovation and entrepreneurship arm of the National University of Singapore (NUS). We turn frontier science into globally transformative products and companies. As we expand our footprint across offices, and venture spaces, we are hiring a Facilities Manager to ensure our environments are safe, efficient, and optimised for impact.

The Role

As Facilities Manager, you will own end-to-end facilities operations for NUS Enterprise-managed premises - driving space planning, maintenance excellence, vendor performance, and regulatory compliance. You will partner closely with University Campus Infrastructure, safety teams, and contractors to keep our space running reliably while enabling future growth.

This is a hands‑on role for a disciplined individual who thrives on structure, standards, and continuous improvement. You will balance strategic space utilisation with day-to-day readiness so teams can focus on building the future.

What You’ll Do

• Manage facilities and renovations: Plan, scope, and oversee renovation projects; coordinate execution to minimise disruption.
• Drive maintenance programmes: Review and manage preventative and predictive maintenance; define scope, specs, vendor SLAs, and quality assessments.
• Ensure operations readiness: Conduct routine checks and inspections, address service disruptions and restore operations quickly.
• Keep standards high: Ensure housekeeping, cleanliness, safety, and maintenance are delivered to high standards by appointed contractors.
• Optimise space: Lead space management and utilisation across NUS Enterprise premises; align allocation with evolving needs.
• Lead safety and compliance: Develop and review I-Cube Fire Emergency Plan; run fire safety checks and drill exercises.
• Meet regulations: Ensure offices comply with OSHE standards and relevant government agencies (e.g., SCDF, BCA).
• Build resilience: Maintain emergency preparedness and business continuity plans for facilities management.
• Support any other activities required for smooth building operations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Real Estate Management, Project & Facilities Management, or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience in facilities management or logistics; Fire Safety Manager certification preferred.
• Proven vendor management and quality assurance skills.
• Strong interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills; meticulous and collaborative.
• Competent in MS Office applications.

Bonus Points For

• Experience operating multi-site innovation or research environments.
• Track record implementing data‑driven maintenance.
• Familiarity with space planning tools and regulatory audits.

Why Join NUS Enterprise?

You will shape the physical foundation of a deep tech innovation engine. From offices to venture hubs, your work ensures our teams have safe, reliable, and productive spaces to drive science into startups, and impact into the world.

Call to Action

Ready to bring rigor, reliability, and resilience to our operational backbone? Send your resume to us. No cover letter required but we would love to hear how you have elevated facilities performance and safety at scale.

Please be informed that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

More Information

• Job Type: 2‑year Contract
• Location: Kent Ridge Campus
• Organization: NUS Enterprise
• Department: ETP - Administration
• Job requisition ID: 30919