Manager (Camp Operations) - Pulau Tekong

Ministry of Defence of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Defence of Singapore seeks a Camp Operations Lead to develop plans for cost‑effective Building and Infrastructure management and cookhouse operations, and to lead the Camp Operations Platoon in delivering camp services across the assigned camp complex.

You will oversee feeding operations, maintain readiness of facilities, manage the BI maintenance budget, and coordinate with external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years in management or team supervision
• Experience working with contractors and suppliers is preferred
• Expertise in institutional estate management, maintenance, or catering is advantageous
• Strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills
• Adequate IT knowledge
• Proficiency in MS Office applications

Responsibilities

• Oversee feeding operations and ensure timely delivery while complying with safety standards
• Maintain readiness of critical facilities in the camp complex
• Ensure high readiness of facilities and equipment
• Allocate and manage the BI maintenance budget for the camp complex
• Develop cost‑effective maintenance solutions
• Spearhead efforts to maintain operational standards and service excellence
• Manage administration and welfare of all personnel in the team
• Liaise with external stakeholders on camp complex matters
• Travel daily by ferry due to offshore island location

Skills

Leadership

Contractor management

Team supervision

Interpersonal communication

IT literacy

MS Office proficiency

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 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.