Facilities Operations & Reliability Manager

Ministry of Defence of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Defence of Singapore is seeking a facilities maintenance professional responsible for overseeing daily upkeep, repairs, and operational readiness of assigned spaces, facilities, and critical systems to meet mission, safety, and continuity requirements.

You will coordinate with stakeholders to implement maintenance plans, monitor serviceability, and support emergency responses, ensuring assets remain reliable during disruptions and audits are supported.

Qualifications

• Education in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, Facility Management or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in facilities management, construction or infrastructure operations is preferred.
• Meticulous with a keen eye for detail, particularly in identifying potential non-compliances in maintenance work and infrastructure conditions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence effectively across different levels of seniority.
• Ability to adapt to change, manage competing priorities, and drive process improvements in a dynamic operational environment.
• (Applicants with no experience may apply.)

Responsibilities

• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance for assigned spaces and infrastructure
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards
• Monitor Building and Infrastructure (BI) system performance and maintenance history
• Liaise with various stakeholders to align maintenance activities with operational and mission needs
• Support units in finance and procurement activities related to maintenance and minor works
• Monitor work orders and repair quality, and elevate performance issues to relevant entities as needed
• Ensure critical facilities supporting assigned entities remain operational during disruptions
• Maintain accurate asset and resource records and support audits

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Process improvement

Education

Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, Facility Management or a related field

Job description

The Ministry of Defence of Singapore is seeking a facilities maintenance professional responsible for overseeing daily upkeep, repairs, and operational readiness of assigned spaces, facilities, and critical systems to meet mission, safety, and continuity requirements.

You will coordinate with stakeholders to implement maintenance plans, monitor serviceability, and support emergency responses, ensuring assets remain reliable during disruptions and audits are supported.