About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Facilities Manager cum Senior Fire Safety Manager (SFSM) to oversee the full spectrum of facilities, maintenance, safety, and fire protection operations across our campus. This role is ideal for candidates who thrive in a higher-learning environment, ensuring that campus users-students, staff, and visitors-enjoy a safe, efficient, and well-maintained environment.

Key Responsibilities

Facilities Management

• Oversee preventive, corrective and reactive maintenance for building systems and infrastructure.
• Develop and implement FM SOPs, maintenance plans, audits, and incident response procedures.
• Optimise use of space, assets, resources, and utilities to support operational efficiency.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure quality, compliance and seamless daily operations.

Vendor & Contract Management

• Manage service providers to ensure quality performance and compliance with SLAs.
• Review quotations, tenders, maintenance contracts and procurement requirements.
• Monitor contract performance, cost control and budget adherence.

Fire Safety Management (SFSM Duties)

• Lead the organisation's fire safety strategy in accordance with SCDF requirements.
• Oversee fire protection systems, Fire Certificate renewal, equipment readiness and maintenance.
• Conduct risk assessments, hazard identification, CERT equipment management and emergency drills.
• Ensure campus-wide adherence to fire safety regulations and best practices.

Compliance, Safety & Environmental Standards

• Ensure compliance with SCDF, MOM, WSH, QEMS and internal standards.
• Prepare safety, environmental and incident reports; conduct investigations when required.
• Promote sustainability initiatives and smart FM solutions.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise closely with school departments, management, contractors, and external agencies.
• Provide timely response to feedback, incidents, and operational requests.

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop facilities teams, ensuring adequate manpower, training and performance.
• Encourage continuous improvement, innovation and service excellence.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in a higher-learning institute or campus environment.
• Mandatory: Valid Senior Fire Safety Manager (SFSM) certification.
• Diploma/Degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Building Services or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, fire safety regulations and FM operations.
• Experience in vendor management, contract administration and FM digital systems (e.g., CMMS).
• Strong communication, analytical, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• Able to lead teams, handle emergencies and manage multiple priorities.
  
  *Note: Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted for interview. Thank you for your understanding and application*