Deputy Estate Development Manager - Professional Development Opportunities

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage the allocated school premises by leading a team of two (2) Estate Development Officers (EDO).
• Guide and supervise the EDOs and contractors at the assigned blocks. 
• Review the Approval Of Request (AOR), Invitation to Quote (ITQ) and Invitation to Tender (ITT) prepared by the EDOs. 
• Assist in the procurement of vendors and services required, including management of contracts renewal.
• Assist to monitor the approved department budget. 
• Implement use of technology in meaningful and effective ways to achieve higher operational efficiency and effectiveness. Seek ways to reduce costs and improve operational standards. 
• Ensure consistency of policies and procedures with constant updating of documents, including drawings and OM&M.
• Conduct regular inspections of the blocks assigned and propose improvement works, if required. 
• Ensure all works and vendors comply to the environment health and safety as per local code of practice. 
• Calculate and compare costs for goods and services against market sensing to maximize cost effectiveness. 
• Work closely with the Chief Safety officer to ensure compliance with the school’s fire guidelines.
• Review and update the emergency response plan and ensure compliance to fire safety requirement.
• Ensure timely renewal of the school fire certificate including working closely with the school’s incumbent service provider. 
• Supervise the maintenance of all fire safety works, first aid boxes and CERT equipment within the school.
• Conduct daily checks within the school and remove any fire hazard that is observed. This includes the improvement of fire safety works in accordance with SCDF’s requirement. 
• Prepare and submit the annual fire safety report.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma in Facilities Management or Engineering with minimum 2 years working experience in Mechanical & Electrical works and building related services; or 
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in property or facilities management, facilities engineering, or related field.
• Possess experience in managing budget and finance-related matters. 
• Certified Fire Safety Manager or equivalent and successful registration with SCDF as qualified FSM with at least 3 years of working experience. 
• Able to work independently as well as a team player and able to work and resolve problems in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in school environment will be an added advantage.