Senior / Manager (Building operations, Estates) (KH828)

Our client is a prestigious Institution of Higher Learning. It is seeking to employ an

experienced professional to join them as

Senior / Manager (Building Operations) (Ref: KHXXX)

The successful candidate will manage the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the

assigned campuses, all aspects of building, improvement and fit-out projects which

entail feasibility studies, budgeting, funding approval, design, project management,

procurement, regulatory compliance and design review, quality assurance and timely

delivery for successful handover. He/She will plan and drive initiatives to enhance

effectiveness and efficiency of divisional policies, system and processes and implement

projects to support the operations and services of the IHL in its current and new

campuses.

The Job

 Be responsible for all aspects of facility management and maintenance

activities, addition/alterations, upgrading/refurbishment works to the estate

that includes building services, Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) systems,

security system & services, housekeeping, horticultural, general logistics

and regulatory requirements

 Manage service providers deployed at the estate and ensure they maintain

appropriate quality standards, adhere to maintenance work order executions,

preventive maintenance compliance, timely delivery, facility resource management

and inventory control

 Ensure that service providers carry out works with the necessary risk

assessments and safety work procedures in place to manage works and project

risks.

 Obtain stakeholders’ requirements to plan and review space programme for

the development of campus, buildings and facilities to support the

institution’s academic, administrative and student activities.

 Review the designs/specification/drawings submitted by consultants and/or

contractors to value-add to achieve quality, compliance and value for money.

 Attend meetings and carry out inspections on site to check that the works carried

out by the contractors meet the desired quality/workmanship, are completed on

time and within budget.

 Be part of the sustainability workgroup, draft policies, implement initiatives

and compile data and statistics for reporting

 Undertake any other tasks or responsibilities as required by Management in the

course of work



The Candidate

 Minimum 8 years of relevant experience with recognized Degree in

Engineering, Building, Estates or Architecture

 Proven track record in managing functions such as policy, planning and

project management

 Self-driven, resourceful team player with good analytical, written and

interpersonal communication skills, and change management skills

 Proficiency in MS Office applications, relevant Singapore Standards, Codes of

Practices, and regulatory guidelines

 Ability to exercise initiative, manage pressure, multitask and work independently

in a fast-paced environment

 Customer-centric with excellent people management skills

 Innovative and tech-savvy, good articulation and writing skills

 Cooperative and collaborative team player

 Be involved in after office works when necessary and required

 Ability to embrace, manage change and diversity in a fast-paced work

environment to provide deliverables within short notice



Interested professionals are to submit their applications and CVs in MS Word format

stating current and expected salary packages to [email protected] as an

expression of their interest. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified.