JOB TITLE: FACILITY MANAGER

ABOUT
RD American School partners exclusively with Riverdale Country School - one of America's top-ranked private schools. We are more than an educational institution - we are an accelerator of learning. Our approach is grounded in cognitive science and modern pedagogy, empowering students to thrive in a complex, fast-changing world.

ROLE
The Facility Manager is responsible for overseeing the full spectrum of facilities operations to ensure a safe, compliant, and well-maintained environment for students, staff, and visitors. This role plays a critical part in supporting the school's start-up phase by establishing operational systems, vendor management processes, preventive maintenance schedules, safety protocols, and compliance documentation required for school readiness and ongoing operations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the daily operations of all school facilities including buildings, classrooms, offices, common spaces, science labs, sports facilities, and outdoor areas.
• Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance plans.
• Oversee building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and IT infrastructure where relevant.
• Respond promptly to facility faults, breakdowns, and emergency repairs.
• Ensure the school complies with local regulations including LTA, BCA, SCDF, SFA, MOM, NEA, and relevant education facility standards.
• Maintain all required statutory certificates (e.g. Fire Safety Certificate, elevator/pressurization system inspections, building inspection reports).
• Lead emergency preparedness, including fire drills, evacuation plans, and incident reporting.
• Oversee workplace safety standards and risk assessments (RA, SWP, RAMS).
• Source, evaluate, negotiate, and manage vendors covering cleaning, security, landscaping, pest control, maintenance, waste management, and building services.
• Establish SLAs, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with agreed deliverables.
• Coordinate renovation, fit out, or upgrading works with contractors and consultants.
• Any other duties as assigned by your Line Manager or Management.

REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma/Degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Building Services, or related field.
• Minimum 5-8 years' relevant experience in facility management; school or education sector experience is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore regulatory requirements (LTA, SCDF, BCA, NEA, & MOM ).
• Proven experience managing contractors, maintenance operations, safety protocols, and emergency response.
• Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Hands-on, resourceful, and able to respond to operational issues promptly.
• Manage and be responsible for out of hours incidents e.g. breakdowns, events, emergencies.

At RD American School, you'll be part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of education. You'll have the opportunity to innovate, lead, and make a meaningful impact on learners and families across the region.