Senior Manager (Estates & Operations)

Reporting to Director (Operations, SCCC), this position will require the candidate to assist the Director in overseeing the development works (including budget and project timelines) for the new Singapore Chinese Heritage Gallery (SCHG). The candidate will also be required to work closely with the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY), and manage Project Consultant Teams to ensure that the development project is carried out according to project specifications. In addition, the candidate will be required to work closely with SCCC’s Facilities Team to manage the day-to-day Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) operations for both SCCC and SCHG.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Management

• Oversee development and operational works, ensuring delivery within agreed schedule, cost and quality targets.
• Coordinate with Government bodies and related authorities on matters pertaining to licensing, inspection etc.
• Develop, implement and review policies and procedures to ensure optimal utilisation and maintenance of physical resources (including architecture, IT and M&E services).
• Establish Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) management programme, Business Continuity Plan (BCP), Emergency Response Plan as well as effective IT and security systems for SCCC and SCHG.
• Establish Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for daily operations and incident response on all building services for SCCC and SCHG.
• Ensure proper compliance with local authorities’ guidelines on fire, health & safety regulations.
• Approve drawings and specifications of shop drawings and as-built drawings.

2. Facilities and Venue Management

• Oversee all estate management matters including building maintenance works and cyclical preventive maintenance works at SCCC and SCHG.
• Schedule and oversee regular inspections and contract servicing to ensure functionality of all equipment & systems.
• Oversee the administration of maintenance and servicing contracts including preparing tenders, reviewing specifications and evaluating submissions, among other functions.
• Oversee efficient and effective technical/set-up services when providing support for SCCC and SCHG events.
• Oversee central services such as security, cleaning and landscaping.
• Plan manpower allocation and technical operation to provide efficient and effective set-up services in support of events requirements.
• Oversee and perform Fire Safety Manager (FSM) duties for SCCC and SCHG and responsible for managing fire safety matters.
• Support the development and implementation of Safety Management System (SMS) for SCCC and SCHG.
• Oversee and incorporate Environment, Social and Governance (ESG), sustainability, Green Mark and carbon/climate-change administration and related services.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise.
• Plan and procure fixed assets inventory.
• Any other duties and tasks as and when assigned by the Director (Operations, SCCC).
• Lead and supervise a team of Estate and Operations officers comprising Manager (Estate and Operations) and Technical Officers for SCCC and SCHG.
• Oversee manpower allocation and supervise technical operations to provide efficient and effective set-up services in support of SCCC and SCHG events.

Job Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in construction management, building/facilities management or equivalent with minimum 7 years of relevant working experience.
• Strong IT/electrical/mechanical/architectural background.
• Proven experience in project/facilities management skills with a track record of delivering complex and challenging projects successfully.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, coordination and leadership skills.
• Able to lead and supervise a team.
• Knowledge of project governance, budgeting, risk management and reporting.
• Relevant experience in ESG or sustainability reporting etc.
• Prior experience in handling intelligent Building Management Systems (IBMS).
• Professional certifications such as bizSAFE and CERT qualifications.
• Green Mark Advanced Professional (GMAP) or Sustainability-related certification will be an added advantage.
• Certified Fire Safety Manager (FSM) with experience in fire safety compliance will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and preferably with AutoCAD knowledge.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player.
• Self-driven, ability to multi-task, comfortable with tight deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in working with heritage projects will be added advantage.
• Singaporean/Singapore PR only.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.