Singapore Institute Of Technology Hiring! Full Time Assistant Director (Facilities Operations - Safety), Estates in - Ricebowl

Job Description

Assistant Director (Facilities Operations & Safety), Estates

Posting Start Date: 15/04/2026

Schemes of Service: Corporate

Division: Estates

Employment Type: Permanent

The Assistant Director, Estates (Facilities Operations & Safety) is responsible for managing and maintain facilities operations for campus facilities; and oversee and manage safety operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Campus Operations
• Oversee daily operation operations with the Facilities Management (FM) operations team
• Conduct regular onsite checks to ensure operational readiness and safety of campus and ensure service deliverables by respective vendors, inclusive of safety inspections and services audits
• Manage procurement, tenders, contracts, and system maintenance
• Follow up on recommended actions arising from incidents (including safety)
• Ensure adherence to legislative and safety requirements
• Represents the FM operations team to on discussions for key events/ users’ dialogues
• Process Improvement
• Review and approve policies and procedures
• Review and support/ approve operations strategies; and provide technical advice on facilities system and recommend improvements
• Explore the use of automation
• Budgeting & Procurement
• Provide financial forecasts and projections to support decision making for various initiatives
• Provide campus operations budget forecasts relating to facilities operations services
• Involve in various procurement of the required services and goods in accordance with organisational policies
• Stakeholder Management & Leadership
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors
• Build collaborative relationships amongst the FM team and vendors and provide guidance and support on opereations matters
  
  

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Building Services, Facilities Management or related field
• Minimum 15 years of relevant and proven experience in facility management and/or building maintenance
• Minimum of 7 years of managerial responsibilities and experience
• Familiar with local regulatory requirements related to workplace safety and health
• Candidates with FSM, GMM, GMFM, SCEM, Safety Coordinator/Supervisor/Officer, LEW (electrician or technician grade) and/or Masters Degree are preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Self-driven, resourceful and a team player
• Strong organisation and administrative skills
• Good analytical, communication, writing and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to embrace, manage change and diversity in a fast-paced work environment to provide deliverables within short notice period