Manager (Facilities Management) - Overseas

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MINDEF in Singapore seeks a facilities and projects manager to oversee overseas training facilities, assets and upgrading works, ensuring safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Based overseas for this assignment, you will coordinate with contractors and stakeholders to deliver on time.

You’ll balance operating requirements with limited budgets, manage inventories, conduct safety inspections, and assess works across diverse cultures.

Qualifications

• Education in Facility Management or related field is preferred.
• Candidates with facilities management, infrastructure, building maintenance or project management experience have an advantage.
• Strong project and stakeholder management skills; ability to coordinate multiple contractors within budget constraints.

Responsibilities

• Manage facilities across camps and training areas.
• Manage and account for building, fixture, and equipment inventories.
• Coordinate with stakeholders on upgrading projects overseas.
• Support identification, assessment and early mitigation of workplace hazards.
• Perform regular worksite safety inspections and engagement with contractors.
• Conduct quotation evaluations and submit recommendations per procurement procedures.
• Balance diverse local and foreign contractors, adapting to different work practices and timelines.
• Balance operational requirements, work quality, timelines and limited budgets.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Budget management

Education

Facility Management or related field

Job description

What the role is:

You manage and oversee overseas facilities, assets, maintenance works and upgrading projects across overseas training areas, ensuring effective resource utilisation, quality, safety and regulatory compliance. You will be based overseas for this position.

What you will be working on:

• Manage facilities across camps and training areas
• Manage and account for building, fixture, and equipment inventories
• Coordinate with stakeholders on upgrading projects overseas
• Support the identification, assessment and early mitigation of workplace hazards
• Perform regular worksite safety inspections and engagement with contractors
• Conduct quotation evaluations and submit recommendations in accordance with procurement proceduresChallenge(s)
• Managing diverse local and foreign contractors, adapting to different work practices and cultural contexts while maintaining work standards and timelines
• Balancing operational requirements, work quality, timelines and limited budgets
• Possessing technical knowledge across various engineering trades to assess works, identify deficiencies and enhance the quality of project outcomes

What we are looking for:

• Education in Facility Management or a related field is preferred
• Prior relevant experience in facilities management, infrastructure, building maintenance or project management is advantageous
• Strong project and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple contractors and stakeholders
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with sound judgement to prioritise works and manage competing requirements within budget constraints
• Willingness to work occasionally beyond normal working hours to support urgent maintenance, safety or operational requirements

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About MINDEF

The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor.The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme is the non-uniformed career scheme of MINDEF that offers myriad opportunities in various job functions, such as corporate communications, cyber security, data analytics and visualisation, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more. Embodying the same level of commitment towards defence, DXOs work together with their military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF’s mission and ensure Singapore's security and stability. United by this common cause, our lines of defence complement each other to secure the prosperity and progress of our nation.