Director of Facilities - Engineering

Job Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Serve as the senior engineering authority reporting to the Executive Director, providing clear, forward‑looking advice on engineering risks, investments, and operational strategy.
• Define and execute a long‑term engineering vision aligned with the Integrated Resort’s business objectives, guest experience, and regulatory obligations.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and out‑of‑the‑box thinking within the engineering organization.
• Lead by example with a visible, hands‑on leadership style while maintaining executive‑level governance and direction.

Operational Reliability & Problem Solving

• Ensure safe, reliable, and uninterrupted operation of all engineering systems, including:
  o   HVAC and ventilation systems
  o   CCMS/BMS and integrated building controls
  o   Electrical distribution, generators, UPS, and critical power systems
  o   Fire detection, suppression, smoke control, and life safety systems
  o   Lifts, and escalators
  o   Plumbing, drainage, sewage, pumping, and water systems
• Champion a root cause analysis (RCA) culture to eliminate recurring failures and systemic weaknesses.
• Provide direct leadership during major engineering incidents, system failures, commissioning activities, and recovery efforts.
• Ensure effective use of CCMS for alarm management, trending, fault diagnostics, and system optimization.

Asset Management & Lifecycle Planning

• Own the Integrated Resort’s engineering asset management framework, including asset registers, criticality assessments, and lifecycle planning.
• Develop and maintain 3–5 year asset renewal and replacement strategies, aligned with operational risk, compliance, and business priorities.
• Optimize asset performance and total cost of ownership through condition‑based maintenance, standardization, and technology enablement.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all engineering documentation, including single‑line diagrams, schematics, O&M manuals, sequences of operation, and as‑built records.

OPEX & CAPEX Management

• Lead preparation and management of the Engineering OPEX budget, covering maintenance contracts, utilities, consumables, and outsourced services.
• Develop, justify, and deliver Engineering CAPEX programs, including asset renewals, major upgrades, compliance works, and reliability or efficiency improvements.
• Present clear, data‑driven business cases to the Executive Director, including risk mitigation, lifecycle cost, and return‑on‑investment analysis.
• Maintain strong financial discipline while safeguarding operational reliability and safety.

Vendor & Outsourced Services Management

• Oversee a large and diverse portfolio of outsourced service providers and specialist vendors.
• Establish and enforce strong governance frameworks, including:
  o   Clearly defined scopes of work and SLAs
  o   Performance KPIs and regular vendor reviews
  o   Safety compliance and method statement approvals
  o   Quality, responsiveness, and value delivery
• Build effective partnerships with OEMs and key contractors while maintaining commercial rigor and accountability.   

Design Review, Technical Governance & Projects

• Lead engineering design reviews for new works, refurbishments, system upgrades, and asset replacements.
• Ensure all designs comply with Singapore codes of practice, statutory authority requirements, and fire safety regulations.
• Drive designs that prioritise operational resilience, maintainability, energy efficiency, and lifecycle optimisation.
• Oversee commissioning, integrated systems testing, and operational readiness prior to handover in live environments.

Compliance, Safety & Regulatory Management

• Ensure full compliance with Singapore regulatory authorities and applicable codes (including BCA, SCDF, EMA, PUB, and MOM).
• Own all statutory inspections, testing regimes, certifications, and regulatory audits for engineering systems.
• Champion best‑in‑class safety practices across electrical, mechanical, fire life safety, and contractor works.
• Ensure timely and sustainable closure of all inspection findings and regulatory observations.

People Leadership & Organisational Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a large multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Establish clear organisational structures, leadership depth, succession planning, and skills development pathways.
• Build a high‑performance culture grounded in accountability, technical excellence, and collaboration.
• Work closely with Operations, Security, HSE, IT, Projects, and Commercial teams to deliver integrated outcomes.

Job Requirements

Education & Certification

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services Engineering, or equivalent.

Experience

• 15+ years of senior engineering leadership experience in large‑scale, complex environments such as integrated resorts, casinos, hospitality, or mixed‑use developments.
• Strong hands‑on technical expertise across HVAC, electrical, fire & life safety, CCMS/BMS, and vertical transportation systems.
• Proven experience leading large engineering teams and managing extensive outsourced service models.
• In‑depth working knowledge of Singapore codes of practice and statutory compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated success in asset lifecycle management and OPEX/CAPEX governance.

Other Prerequisites

Leadership Competencies

• Visionary and strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate future operational risks and opportunities.
• Out‑of‑the‑box thinker who challenges traditional engineering approaches.
• Decisive, structured, and calm under pressure, with a strong problem‑solving mindset.
• Hands‑on, credible, and respected at all levels of the organisation.
• Able to communicate technical and operational risks clearly to executive leadership.