Head of Facilities and Projects

searchasia consulting pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

searchasia consulting pte. ltd. seeks a senior leader to head the Infrastructure division, aligning strategic priorities with governance and operational standards.

The role oversees asset enhancement, redevelopment and major construction projects to improve property value, functionality and long-term sustainability.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or Business.
• 10+ years of experience in facilities and projects.
• AEI project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Division with strategic priorities, governance and standards.
• Oversee asset enhancement, redevelopment and major construction projects to boost value.
• Drive building and facilities management focusing on service quality, cost efficiency and technology adoption.
• Provide leadership on workplace safety, security, and incident response to protect people and assets.
• Set procurement direction and oversee CAPEX/OPEX to optimise cost, quality and risk.
• Ensure regulatory compliance while managing relationships with authorities, consultants and vendors.
• Develop an infrastructure leadership team and drive sustainability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Facilities management

Project oversight

AEI projects

Education

Engineering or Business degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall Division, establishing strategic priorities, governance frameworks and operational standards aligned with organisational objectives.
• Oversee asset enhancement, A&A, redevelopment, cyclical works and major construction projects to improve property value, functionality and long-term sustainability.
• Drive effective management of buildings and facilities, focusing on service quality, cost efficiency, manpower optimisation, technology adoption and operational improvements.
• Provide leadership across workplace safety, premises security, emergency preparedness and incident response to safeguard employees, guests and organisational assets.
• Set strategic procurement direction while overseeing CAPEX, OPEX and resource planning to optimise cost, quality, risk, performance and investment value.
• Ensure regulatory, statutory, licensing and technical compliance while managing relationships with senior management, authorities, consultants, contractors and key vendors.
• Develop a high-performing Infrastructure leadership team and drive innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement across property, facilities, safety, security and procurement functions.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering / Business
• At least 10 years of experience in facilities and projects
• AEI Project experience