Overseas Facilities & Projects Lead

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

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.