Manager, Building Infrastructure

The Manager, Bus Infrastructure, is responsible for overseeing the management of facilities-related services, ensuring operational readiness, and managing multiple results-oriented tasks with a focus on M&E building services and sustainability. This role involves contract management, stakeholder relationship management, and guiding the bus infrastructure team to provide efficient facilities and project management.

Key Responsibilities:

Project and Contract Management:

• Handle multiple results-oriented tasks with a focus on M&E building services and sustainability.
• Manage and execute M&E projects, including retrofitting premises, fitting out spaces, and implementing sustainability initiatives.
• Act as the contract manager for maintenance tenders, ensuring compliance with company/client requirements, and maintaining the approved vendor listing.
• Conduct regular meetings with contractors to ensure contract requirements are met and complied with.

Facilities and Operational Management:

• Oversee the contract management of facilities-related services and ensure operational readiness of SBST’s premises.
• Supervise and guide a team of term contractors in daily facilities management operations.
• Assess, plan, and implement operational processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide technical advisory and support on bus infrastructure issues.
• Ensure prompt service recovery for any breakdown of critical equipment and systems to minimize disruption to primary bus operations.
• Assist in emergency preparedness activities supporting bus operation requirements.

Stakeholder and Relationship Management:

• Manage relationships with key stakeholders to maintain operational standards.
• Liaise with government agencies and statutory boards on audits, project management, development, and other facilities-related issues.
• Oversee the performance of outsourced maintenance teams, ensuring maintenance standards meet KPIs set by relevant government agencies and statutory boards.
• Address facilities-related issues raised by internal users.

Budget and Asset Management:

• Plan, formulate, and manage operating and capital budgets.
• Plan, formulate, and execute ISO 55001 Asset Management plans for the organization.
• Compile, collate, and analyze operational data and reports for regular meetings and updates.
• Review proposals and provide recommendations for facilities-related projects.

Administrative Duties:

• Manage technical and service contracts and tender documentation.
• Oversee all lease and license agreements with relevant parties.
• Coordinate project works such as upgrading critical systems and equipment, renovations, retrofitting, and system infrastructure improvements.
• Assist with any additional duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering with a minimum of 8 years relevant working experience in building services and contract management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to conduct professional presentations.
• Good written/spoken communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Sound knowledge of Building and M&E systems.
• Familiarity with government procurement procedures, building, and statutory regulations and requirements.
• SCEM, FSM, and GMFM certification will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies:

• Sound project and contract management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Proactive problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Commitment to sustainability and operational excellence.