Manager for Project and Facility Management

Job summary:

The Manager, Facilities Management leads the safe, reliable and cost-effective operation of multiple early childhood centres across Singapore. The role manages Facilities Management Executives and Maintenance Technicians and oversees maintenance, projects, vendors, compliance and service recovery while minimising disruption to centre operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, deploy and develop Facilities Management Executives and Maintenance Technicians; set clear priorities, service standards, coverage and accountability across all centres.
• Oversee preventive, cyclical and reactive maintenance, including inspections, asset records, root-cause analysis and emergency response.
• Plan and deliver cyclical maintenance, upgrading and minor works projects within agreed scope, budget, schedule, quality and safety requirements.
• Manage contractors and service providers through clear scopes, service levels, site supervision, performance reviews and timely rectification of defects.
• Partner centre leaders, landlords, managing agents and internal stakeholders to prioritise needs, resolve issues promptly and minimise operational disruption.
• Coordinate statutory inspections, licences, submissions and rectification works with relevant authorities, ensuring compliance and audit-ready records.
• Prepare and control operating and capital budgets, evaluate quotations and claims, manage variations and identify sustainable cost efficiencies.
• Use facilities systems, data and appropriate AI tools to monitor performance, identify fault trends, improve reporting and streamline work while observing data-security requirements.
• Promote a responsive, responsible and safety-first culture suitable for occupied early childhood environments.
• Any other duties assigned

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Facilities Management, Building Services, Engineering, Property Management or a related discipline.
• At least 6 years of relevant experience, including 2 years leading a team or supervising multi-site facilities operations. Education or childcare experience is advantageous.
• Proven experience in maintenance operations, contractors, budgets and cyclical or refurbishment projects.
• Working knowledge of Singapore facilities regulations, statutory inspections and authority coordination.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Able to travel between centres, prioritise competing demands and respond to urgent incidents when required.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 and facilities systems, with practical knowledge of data and AI-enabled tools.