Manager for Project and Facility Management

Private Advertiser; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser seeks a Manager, Facilities Management to lead safe, reliable and cost-efficient operation of multiple early childhood centres in Singapore. You will supervise Facilities Management Executives and Technicians, coordinate maintenance, budgets, vendors and compliance while minimising disruption to centre operations.

Responsibilities include leading teams, overseeing inspections, budgeting, and collaborating with authorities to ensure audit-ready records and data-driven

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in FM or related discipline.
• 6+ years in facilities management including 2+ years leading a team.
• Experience with budgets, maintenance projects and contractor management.
• Knowledge of Singapore facilities regulations and inspections.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel between centres.
• Experience with data and AI-enabled monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Facilities Management Executives and Technicians across multiple centres.
• Oversee preventive, cyclical and reactive maintenance and asset records.
• Plan and deliver maintenance and minor projects within budget and schedule.
• Manage contractors with clear scopes, SLAs and timely defect rectification.
• Coordinate with landlords and internal stakeholders to minimise disruption.
• Coordinate statutory inspections and compliance with authorities.
• Prepare and control operating and capital budgets; evaluate quotes.
• Use facilities data and AI tools to monitor performance and reporting.
• Promote a safety-first culture in occupied environments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Planning

Problem solving

Multi-site ops

Education

Diploma/degree in Facilities Management or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft 365

Facilities systems

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Job summary:

The Manager, Facilities Management leads the safe, reliable and cost-effective operation of multiple early childhood centres across Singapore. The role manages Facilities Management Executives and Maintenance Technicians and oversees maintenance, projects, vendors, compliance and service recovery while minimising disruption to centre operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, deploy and develop Facilities Management Executives and Maintenance Technicians; set clear priorities, service standards, coverage and accountability across all centres.
• Oversee preventive, cyclical and reactive maintenance, including inspections, asset records, root-cause analysis and emergency response.
• Plan and deliver cyclical maintenance, upgrading and minor works projects within agreed scope, budget, schedule, quality and safety requirements.
• Manage contractors and service providers through clear scopes, service levels, site supervision, performance reviews and timely rectification of defects.
• Partner centre leaders, landlords, managing agents and internal stakeholders to prioritise needs, resolve issues promptly and minimise operational disruption.
• Coordinate statutory inspections, licences, submissions and rectification works with relevant authorities, ensuring compliance and audit-ready records.
• Prepare and control operating and capital budgets, evaluate quotations and claims, manage variations and identify sustainable cost efficiencies.
• Use facilities systems, data and appropriate AI tools to monitor performance, identify fault trends, improve reporting and streamline work while observing data-security requirements.
• Promote a responsive, responsible and safety-first culture suitable for occupied early childhood environments.
• Any other duties assigned

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Facilities Management, Building Services, Engineering, Property Management or a related discipline.
• At least 6 years of relevant experience, including 2 years leading a team or supervising multi-site facilities operations. Education or childcare experience is advantageous.
• Proven experience in maintenance operations, contractors, budgets and cyclical or refurbishment projects.
• Working knowledge of Singapore facilities regulations, statutory inspections and authority coordination.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Able to travel between centres, prioritise competing demands and respond to urgent incidents when required.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 and facilities systems, with practical knowledge of data and AI-enabled tools.