Assistant Facilities Manager

Job Responsibilities:

1.   Operational Oversight & Execution

·     Oversee and support Facilities Manager on daily facilities operations across multiple client sites.

·     Manage facilities, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for M&E, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building services.

·     Ensure service levels and KPIs are met, with prompt escalation and resolution of technical issues.

·     Oversee incident management, emergency response, and business continuity planning.

·     Monitor site inspections, audits, and contractor performance for compliance and quality.

·     Conduct fire drill and table-top exercise annually

2.   Client Relationship Management

·     Build and maintain strong, trusted partnerships with key client stakeholders.

·     Address escalations, resolve disputes, and ensure a high level of client satisfaction.

·     Proactively propose value-added FM solutions and continuous improvements.

3.   Contract & Service Delivery

·     Translate client FM requirements into deliverable service solutions.

·     Monitor KPIs, SLAs, penalties/service credits, and ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled.

·     Prepare reports, dashboards, and performance reviews for clients and senior management.

4.   Business & Account Development

·     Identify opportunities for contract renewals, upselling, and cross-selling FM services.

·     Work with senior management to design and implement account growth strategies.

·     Expand scope of services (e.g., sustainability, energy management, asset lifecycle).

5.   Business Development & Tender Support

·     Provide technical input to tender submissions, bids, and sales presentations.

·     Participate in site show round with prospective clients.

·     Collaborate with sales teams to improve tender win rates.

6.   Financial & Budgetary Control

·     Prepare and manage budgets for assigned projects.

·     Monitor financial performance, analyse cost variances, and ensure profitability targets are achieved.

7.   Compliance & Statutory Requirements

·     Ensure client sites comply with statutory and regulatory requirements (fire safety, WSH, MOM, environmental).

·     Lead audits, inspections, and ensure timely reporting.

8.   Vendor & Team Management

·     Manage vendor selection, contract negotiations, and SLA performance reviews.

·     Lead, mentor, and develop site teams (engineers, supervisors, technicians).

·     Promote training, succession planning, and continuous improvement.

Job Requirements:
- Strong balance of operational excellence and business acumen.

- Proven client engagement, negotiation, and presentation skills.

- Leadership ability with experience managing large, multi-site FM teams.

- High level of initiative, problem-solving, and crisis management.

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Building Services, or related field.

- Minimum 3 years of experience in facilities management.

- Strong track record in contract management, client servicing, and account growth.

- Experience in tender support, solution design, and commercial development within an FM contractor environment.