Manager (Facilities & Infrastructure)

Ministry of Defence of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Defence of Singapore is seeking an experienced facilities management professional to oversee daily maintenance, repair, and readiness of assigned spaces and critical systems. You will coordinate with stakeholders to implement maintenance plans, monitor serviceability, and support emergency responses.

The role requires attention to non-compliances, and strong communication across levels of seniority.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering or facility management (FM) or related field.
• 3+ years of facilities management, construction or infrastructure operations preferred.
• Meticulous with keen eye for detail and non-compliances in maintenance work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance for assigned spaces and infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards.
• Monitor BI system performance and maintenance history.
• Liaise with stakeholders to align maintenance activities with operational needs.
• Support units in finance and procurement related to maintenance and minor works.
• Monitor work orders and repair quality and elevate performance issues as needed.
• Ensure critical facilities remain operational during disruptions.
• Maintain asset/resource records and support audits.
• Facilitate reallocation of underutilised assets to optimise resources.

Skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Civil Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Facility Management

Job description

What The Role Is

You are responsible for overseeing the daily maintenance, repair, 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.

What You Will Be Working On

• 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
• Facilitate the reallocation of underutilised assets to optimise resource utilisation

Challenge(s)

• Balancing timely maintenance with operational demands
• Ensuring contractors consistently deliver timely, cost-effective, and compliant work
• Responding swiftly and effectively under pressure to sudden infrastructure failures or disruptions that could compromise mission continuity

What We Are Looking For

• 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.)

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.