FM Operation Manager - Expression of Interest

cw; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an FM Operation Manager to oversee daily M&E facilities management across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and safety systems. You will lead engineering teams, manage budgets and contracts, and partner with clients to drive operational excellence.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic oversight, and ability to coordinate with vendors and regulatory audits, ensuring safe, compliant facilities and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of M&E facilities management experience, incl. at least 3 years in a senior role.
• Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering (building services preferred).
• Strong knowledge of local codes (Fire Code, WSH) and leadership, budgeting, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily M&E operations (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, lifts, BMS) per schedules and SOPs.
• Lead managers/engineers; recruit, manage performance; oversee contractors and vendors.
• Act as main client contact; attend meetings; provide reports on operations and improvements.
• Ensure regulatory compliance through audits and inspections; manage incidents and CAPAs.
• Manage budgets, contracts, procurement; drive cost optimization and asset management.

Skills

Facilities management

Leadership

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

CMMS/CAFM

MS Office

Education

Electrical Engineering degree/diploma

Tools

CMMS/CAFM software

Job description

Job Title

FM Operation Manager - Expression of Interest

Job Description Summary

Job Description

About the Role:

• Oversee daily M&E operations (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, lifts, BMS) and ensure all maintenance is carried out according to schedules, SOPs, and safety standards.
• Lead and manage managers/engineers, including recruitment and performance, and oversee contractors and vendors for outsourced services.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, attend meetings, and provide regular reports on operations, performance, and improvements.
• Ensure compliance with regulations through audits and inspections, manage incidents, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage budgets, contracts, and procurement, while driving cost optimisation, asset management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You:

• Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering (building services/facilities preferred), with 7–10 years of M&E facilities management experience, including at least 3 years in a senior or managerial role.
• Strong expertise in M&E systems and local codes/standards (e.g., Fire Code, WSH), with good leadership, communication, budgeting, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and CMMS/CAFM systems, with the ability to travel across sites and respond to emergencies when required.

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from;

• Being part of a growing global company;
• Career development and a promote from within culture;
• An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion

We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment.

We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.

We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.

That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status. We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.