Facilities Manager - Cluster (Hotels)

murray pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Garcha Group, Singapore’s boutique hotel group, invites applications for an Engineering/Facilities Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of our premium properties. You will manage common areas, coordinate with contractors, and ensure maintenance aligns with brand standards across Maxwell Reserve, The Vagabond Club, and The Serangoon House.

Ideal candidates bring strong facilities management experience, Marriott or luxury-hospitality exposure, and leadership skills to drive efficiency,

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or diploma in facilities/hospitality management is preferred.
• Experience with strata-titled residential property management is beneficial.
• Marriott Global System knowledge is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of residential property and common areas.
• Conduct site checks and manage development works with contractors.
• Oversee service providers, contracts, and performance.
• Prepare annual maintenance budgets and review quotations and invoices.
• Ensure compliance with BMSMA and local regulations while safeguarding assets.
• Supervise engineering staff and ensure preventive maintenance programs.

Skills

Facilities management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Higher NITEC in Facilities Management

Diploma in Integrated Facility Management

Real Estate/Hotel & Leisure Facilities Mgmt diploma

Tools

HVAC systems knowledge

BMSMA knowledge

Contract management

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arrived at The Garcha Group, Singapore’s boutique hotel group currently with the following hotels:

- Maxwell Reserve, Autograph Collection Hotel (Marriott);

- The Vagabond Club, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel (Marriott);

- The Serangoon Club, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel (Marriott).

Restaurants & Bars:

Shikar, Isabel Brasserie, Polo Bar Steakhouse & Cultivate (Maxwell Reserve)

Whiskey Library & Jazz Club (The Vagabond Club)

GupShup (The Serangoon House)

Garcha Group Benefits:

- As an associate of a Marriott hotel, you, your parents or parents-in-laws, children, spouse/domestic partner and siblings are eligible for discounts on F&B and room rates in 7,000+ hotels world-wide.

- As an associate of a Marriott hotel, you have access to the “Global Learning + Development” tool which creates for you personalized learning experiences designed to help you thrive in their Marriott career journey. (see attached for full Marriott benefits)

- 2 nights yearly staycation in any of the Garcha Group hotels in Singapore.

- 20% off Food/Alcohol Bill at all Garcha Group restaurants and bars

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage and maintain day-to-day operations of residential property
• Ensure effective and efficient management of the common areas through routine checks
• Assist the team to support daily operations
• Conduct on-site checks and management of development works by appointed contractors to ensure works are carried out to specifications and completed on schedule
• Engage service providers through a proper approval system; manage contracts and performance of service providers
• Follow up with service providers on submission of monthly maintenance schedule, quotations, claims and invoicing
• Convene and attend all meetings of the Developer and/or with the Council of the Management Corporation Strata Title (MCST)
• Prepare minutes and reports for meetings
• Obtain quotations for repair and maintenance services
• Attend to residents’ feedback professionally to ensure timely and prompt responses
• Prepare and submit an annual budget and recommend rates of Maintenance Fund / Sinking Fund contributions
• Ensure compliance with BMSMA, relevant laws, government rules and regulations and the company’s policies
• Process and assist in putting up paper for extraordinary works when necessary
• Review all facilities with an aesthetic eye for detail;
• Be well-organized and able to be hands-on to trouble-shoot and fix issues related air conditioning (Daiken VRV), plumbing, humidity related issues, all M&E issues, service provider management, and optimize efficiency while reducing operating costs.
• Supervises all senior technicians, technicians and craft men to ensure high quality preventive, corrective and guest demand maintenance services are provided
• Supervises all Team Leaders, Senior Technicians and Technicians to ensure high quality preventive, corrective and guest demand maintenance services are provided.
• Reports any faults and renders assistance as and when required by department head / hotel management and takes on any responsibilities and tasks as assigned by supervisor and hotel management
• Conducts walk through and visually assesses the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of the physical aspects of the hotel, including guest rooms, public areas, all mechanical, electrical, H.V.A.C. systems and any other related equipment.
• Assists in developing, implement and manage emergency programs for the operation and maintenance of all equipment and physical structures in compliance with corporate standards, local, state and national codes and regulations to protect the asset, guests and associates, to ensure optimum operations, minimize expenses and maximize customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for the short and long term planning and day-to-day operations of the Engineering Department.
• "Can-do" attitude with resourcefulness and phenomenal efficiency can set you apart among our candidate pool.
• The goal is to ensure our accommodations is problem-free;
• Managing the upkeep of equipment and supplies to meet health and safety standards;
• Trouble-shoot, plan and coordinate all installations and repairs of (telecommunications, heat, electricity etc.) and refurbishments;
• Hands-on as well as manage the upkeep of buildings, equipment and supplies to meet health and safety standards;
• Inspect buildings’ structures to determine and implement the need for repairs;
• Obtain comparative quotations;
• Review utilities consumption and strive to minimize costs;
• Supervise foreign staff facilities staff (handy-men) and external contractors;
• Control activities like waste disposal, building security etc.;
• Handle insurance plans and service contracts;
• Keep financial and non-financial records;
• Maintain all trackers.
• Any other duties/tasks as requested by management.

Other Requirements:

• Higher NITEC in Facilities Management and/or Diploma in Integrated Facility Management, Real Estate Business, Hotel & Leisure Facilities Management, or equivalent qualifications
• Marriott Global System knowledge is highly preferred.
• For Officers: At least 1 year of relevant working experience in strata-titled residential property management
• For Executives: At least 3 years of relevant working experience in strata-titled residential property management
• Team player with good communication skills
• Able to adapt to a flexible working environment
• Knowledge of Building Maintenance & Strata Management Act (BMSMA) will be an added advantage