Facilities Manager (Central / West)

CBRE Group, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Facilities Manager in Singapore to manage a team ensuring efficient building operations and maintenance for various facilities. Responsibilities include overseeing repairs, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Facilities Management or Engineering, at least 5 years of experience, and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum Degree in Built Environment / Facilities Management / Engineering or relevant discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant working experience with a proven management / supervisory background.
• Strong knowledge of M&E systems and general building maintenance.
• Strong client focus with a passion for delivering excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Manage facility repairs and maintenance.
• Lead and develop team members, ensuring adherence to safety and operational standards.
• Prepare and submit detailed reports on operations and maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with environmental health and safety procedures.

Skills

Team Management

People Management

Operational Efficiency

Building Maintenance

Financial Knowledge

Education

Minimum Degree in Built Environment / Facilities Management / Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

As a CBRE Facilities Manager, you will manage a team responsible for providing overseeing building operations and maintenance for a facility, campus, or portfolio of small to medium sized 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 Client regarding all operational matters.

What You’ll Do

Operation & Maintenance

• Coordinate and manage facility repairs and maintenance by working with technicians, vendors, and contractors.
• Oversee PPM works where required.
• Maintain positive client relationships and conduct meetings on unresolved facility issues.
• Perform facility inspections for quality assurance following local regulations; suggest operational efficiencies, repairs, and upgrade opportunities.
• Manage environmental health and safety procedures for facilities.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues which may or may not be evident in existing systems and processes.
• Prepare and manage capital projects, operating budgets, and variance reports.
• Oversee vendor relationships and invoicing procedures. Review price quotes for the procurement of parts, services, and labor for projects.
• Ensure the cluster consistently passes the Performance Measurement System (PMS).
• Interpersonal skills required to manage disagreements with the Superintending Officer (SO) regarding monthly performance scores, where the SO's decision is final.
• Manage the timely submission of all payment claims (within 30 days of completion) and quotations to ensure the account receives payment on time and avoids fee deductions.

Leadership & Reporting

• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence parties of shared interests to reach an agreement.
• Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor training and development, conduct performance evaluations, and oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
• Apply knowledge of own discipline and how own discipline integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives.
• Schedule and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed. Conduct process and procedure training on maintenance, repairs, and safety best practices.
• Responsible for the preparation and submission of comprehensive Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, and Yearly reports, ensuring accurate tracking of staff/department deadlines.
• Submit incident reports within 24 hours of any safety or security lapse.

What You'll Need

• Minimum Degree in Built Environment / Facilities Management / Engineering or relevant discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant working experience with a proven management / supervisory background.
• A strong team player with proven people management skills; demonstrates high professional integrity by maintaining an objective, neutral, and collaborative approach to all workplace interactions and decision-making.
• Basic financial knowledge.
• Strong knowledge of M&E systems and general building maintenance.
• A collaborative leader with strong people management skills; demonstrates integrity by remaining impartial and focused on operational outcomes in all team and client interactions.
• Preferably with CFME Tier 3 accreditation
• Candidates who possess their own vehicle will have an added advantage.
• Strong computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g Excel / Powerpoint / Word).
• Strong client focus with a passion for delivering excellent customer service with strong attention to details.
• Results-oriented with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention preferred.
• Ability to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the job discipline and department.