Singapore American School is a leading international school in Singapore offering a full-time K-12 education. As part of a significant capital redevelopment work from 2021 to 2026, we are looking for suitably qualified candidates to add to the in-house project and maintenance management team that oversees new construction and redevelopment projects throughout the campus.
The purpose of this position is to apply specialist maintenance and construction knowledge to the methodical and systematic planning and supervision of ongoing maintenance and proactive upkeep and development of buildings and infrastructure of the campus.
Note: This is a contract position and the initial contract will be up to 2 years. Extensions will be subject to performance and project requirements. Compensation for this role will be commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities:
Project Management
- Working closely with the larger facilities team, consultant and other specialists to ensure that project deliverables are met.
- Manage the work deliverables in accordance with the approved budget and timeline.
- Supervises a significant number of contractors (Including permanently stationed outsourced personnel) engaged in construction, renovation and repair projects on Campus buildings, structures, grounds and facilities.
- Carry out quality inspection on site and ensure quality of work to be completed on scheduled time. Work and results are viewed through inspection and analysis of records, reports and completed projects.
- Close site coordination of work with both internal and external parties and update Project management team on work progress, schedule, defects, handing over/taking over, etc.
- Determine the scope of the project and establish a detailed work plan, scope of works, equipment/material specifications, cost plan and implementation schedule for assigned projects.
- Creates and manages the scheduling of projects, renovation and capital projects with the approval of the project management team.
- Responsible for site progress to ensure the structural, architectural and MEP works, etc of the project team and sub-contractors are in compliance and carried out in accordance with approved specifications, material, drawing and authorities’ requirements .
- Maintains an overview of daily operations of responsible contractors to ensure maximum attention to safety and minimal disruption to school operations
- Ensures continuity and stability of the underlying campus infrastructure
- Any other responsibilities as and when required by the Facilities & Services Department
Maintenance management
- Planning, organizing, and overseeing maintenance activities / repair within the facility assigned by the Projects & Maintenance Manager
- Assist in the procurement of supplies, equipment, and services necessary for maintenance operations.
- Respond promptly to emergency maintenance requests and resolve issues in a timely manner.
- Manage and maintain documentation.
- Identify opportunities to improve the school maintenance via projects and cost-saving initiatives.
Health and Safety, Security and Emergency Coordination
- Ensures compliance and the safest possible campus environment through proactive systematic inspections and oversight during any renovation / construction work.
- Ensures compliance of projects with Singapore statutes and obtaining all necessary permits and licenses for on-campus work.
- Identify, follow up and mitigate potential accidents, safety or health hazards within the working site.
- Ensures the effective onboarding and conduct of contractors to ensure health and safety and adherence to campus rules including child safeguarding.
- Participate in any school health and safety initiative.
Financial Management
Manages, and controls the approved Budget for specific Projects / maintenance through:
- Use of schools purchasing and procurement procedures
- Review of monthly figures
- Ensuring approvals on all relevant Requisition Forms / invoices / payment documentation
- Establishing and following competitive schedule of rates (SOR)
- Ensures that expenses incurred within own areas of responsibilities are in line with the approved Budget
- Standardized designs and maintenance approach across the campus to ensure value for money
External Environment
- Remains up to date with current maintenance and construction practices and technologies
Communication
- Sets and implements a tone conducive to effective communication
Work with the project team to manage and mitigate complaints received from staff, students, parents and external users of the school's facilities during any renovation / construction work.
Providing assistance upon request by liaison with Academic personnel and other Department Heads on any information required or cooperation needed
Team Responsibilities
- Be a team player and help one another to succeed.
- Communicate openly and clearly with your leaders and teammates.
- Attend team meetings to run through current work lists.
- Be punctual, make sure you are on time and ready to work each day.
- Provide support when required to ensure the team meets task deadlines.
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position. There will typically be an assigned schedule for these duties.
Minimum Requirements:
Diploma in quantity surveying, architecture, construction, engineering or similar professional qualifications from recognized university or polytechnic.
At least 4 years working experience in programming of and supervising general construction sites or similar job experience..
Construction safety supervisor and/or Construction safety officer certificate is advantageous.
Building maintenance background
Autocad, BIM, sketch up or Revit experience an advantage.
Ability to:
- Plan, assign, organize, supervise, inspect, train and evaluate the work of others
- Supervise and direct significant facilities construction, maintenance and project management functions
- Review plans and specifications for building and related construction projects and determine compliance of plans with codes and regulations.
Knowledge of:
- Principles and methods used in various building construction and maintenance
- Methods, techniques and materials used in school construction, remodeling and rehabilitation
- Procurement procedures and implementation
- Architectural, engineering and construction methods of school facilities.
- Local building, environmental, accessibility and safety codes regulating building construction and usage
- Correct English usage, spelling grammar and punctuation
