Singapore Facilities & Operations Lead

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Singapore seeks a Site Lead to oversee daily facility operations, lead a high‑performing team, and ensure compliance with safety and client standards. You will manage budgets, contracts, and space planning, while partnering with stakeholders to deliver seamless service.

This leadership role requires 6–10 years in facilities management, experience supervising 10+ staff, and hands‑on capability in budget control, procurement, and risk management.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Facilities Management or a relevant field.
• 6–10 years of relevant experience in facilities management.
• Experience managing a team of more than 10 direct and/or indirect reports.
• Experience managing a site or portfolio of at least 100,000 square feet of office space.
• Demonstrated experience managing a budget of approximately SGD 500,000.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, invoice processing, and purchase order management.
• Working knowledge of health, safety, and risk management practices, including incident reporting and escalation procedures.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the confidence to engage clients and internal teams at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer and stakeholder engagement to ensure on‑site client expectations are consistently met, acting as the face of JLL’s service delivery.
• Maintain compliance across portfolio‑wide initiatives and local regulations, while ensuring accurate, timely reporting and swift resolution of critical issues.
• Oversee preparation, submission, and management of facility budgets, tracking variances and supporting smooth financial recovery in line with client goals.
• Manage the full lifecycle of contractor and vendor performance across Singapore, including sourcing, procurement, contract award, and ongoing quality inspections.
• Process purchase requests, invoices, and purchase orders accurately through JDE and Coupa, supporting timely and compliant financial management.
• Conduct regular safety audits and spot checks, ensuring health and safety procedures remain active and effective across the site.
• Lead office launches, moves, and space planning initiatives from stakeholder engagement through post‑move support, implementing agile workspace strategies.
• Monitor space occupancy and headcount, ensuring workplace data informs operational decisions.
• Build and execute team development and succession plans, maintaining consistent conversations with direct reports on career growth and performance.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Budgeting

Facilities management

Health and safety

Regulatory compliance

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Facilities Management or a relevant field

Tools

JDE

Coupa

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Singapore seeks a Site Lead to oversee daily facility operations, lead a high‑performing team, and ensure compliance with safety and client standards. You will manage budgets, contracts, and space planning, while partnering with stakeholders to deliver seamless service.

This leadership role requires 6–10 years in facilities management, experience supervising 10+ staff, and hands‑on capability in budget control, procurement, and risk management.