Manager (Camp Operations) - Pulau Tekong

Ministry of Defence of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Defence of Singapore is seeking a capable leader to oversee building, infrastructure, and cookhouse operations for an offshore island camp. You will head the Camp Operations Platoon, ensuring cost-effective maintenance and high service standards across facilities and catering, while managing budgets and team welfare.

The role requires supervising staff, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Daily ferry travel to the offshore site is required.

Qualifications

• Leadership and supervision of a team and contractors.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solid IT knowledge and proficiency with MS Office.
• Experience in facilities or estate management is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee feeding operations and maintain hygiene standards.
• Ensure 100% readiness of facilities and equipment.
• Manage BI maintenance budget for the camp complex.
• Liaise with external stakeholders on camp-related matters.

Skills

Leadership

Contractor management

IT literacy

MS Office

Education

Education in Finance, Business, Operations, Facilities Management, Supply Chain, or Estate Management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

What The Role Is

You develop plans and solutions for cost-effective Building and Infrastructure (BI) management and Cookhouse operations, as well as lead the assigned Camp Operations Platoon (CoP) in ensuring effective delivery of camp services across the assigned camp complex.

What You Will Be Working On

• Oversee feeding operations, ensuring effective, timely delivery and in compliance with food safety and hygiene standards
• Maintain 100% readiness of critical operations facilities in the assigned camp complex
• Ensure high readiness of facilities and associated equipment
• Allocate and manage the BI maintenance budget for the assigned camp complex
• Develop cost-effective maintenance solutions
• Spearhead efforts to maintain operational standards and service excellence
• Manage the administration and welfare of all personnel in the team
• Liaise with other external stakeholders on camp complex-related matters

Challenge(s)

• Managing real-time camp service operations across both infrastructure maintenance and cookhouse functions, requiring quick thinking and decisive problem-solving while sustaining high service standards
• Maintaining stringent and regular enforcement of contractor performance and ensuring strict compliance with regulations and finance procedures on a daily basis
• Travelling daily by ferry is required, as the workplace is located on an offshore island

What We Are Looking For

• Education in Finance, Business, Operations, Facilities Management, Supply Chain, or Estate Management
• At least 3 years of experience in management or team supervision, and in working with contractors and suppliers is preferred
• Expertise in institutional estate management, maintenance, or catering is advantageous
• Forward-looking, customer-centric, with a positive attitude
• Possess good leadership and interpersonal communication skills
• Adequate Information Technology (IT) knowledge
• Proficiency in Microsoft (MS) Office applications

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.