Senior Manager / Assistant Director, OCIS

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.

Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position is for Office of Campus Infrastructure and Services (OCIS).
• Propose, develop and implement programs to maintain buildings, equipment, and grounds/spaces inclusive of overall appropriate preventive maintenance schedules and procedures efficiently in an optimum condition.
• Provides oversight and technical assistance to Campus Development and Space Management team, which actively serves as the consultant, project manager and executor to development, upgrading and construction projects and other estate management matters. The Senior Manager/Assistant Director also serves in various advisory capacities to SMU on various upgrading and improvement works, whenever the expertise is suited for.
• Work with respective FMS Trade Specialist to formulate operational and maintenance requirements for the range of Engineering (Hard Services) contracts for newly replaced or commissioned systems.
• Actively drive innovation, efficiency, sustainability and productivity efforts as well as technology adoption to enhance facilities operations and service delivery.
• Be the key member of Smart and Digital Transformation projects undertaken by FMS.
• Manage Capex, Additions & Alterations and improvement projects including budgeting, cost control, procurement, execution and ensuring delivery quality.
• Be the key member in the preparation of tender documents and technical specifications for various facilities and engineering services.
• Perform, conduct review, and take responsibility in liaising with all maintenance vendors/FMS Trade Specialists to ensure understanding of operational procedures, to provide optimal functioning of the systems under his/her care.
• Propose, plan and implement "good practice" procedures to achieve energy efficiency. Assist to review and establish an energy management plan to achieve the SMU's target energy-saving benchmarks.

• Relevant degree in Engineering/Facilities Management/Electrical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Building Services or equivalent.
• Preferably with minimum of 4 years as manager in the Facilities Management industry.
• Demonstrated experience in managing Facilities and Building services and systems and strong with hands-on. Those who have experience in managing M&E, air-conditioning and mechanical systems, building management/automation systems and Smart FM will have an added advantage.
• Able to plan and implement ad-hoc facility improvement or modification work at short notice which is achieved through a constant heightened state of preparedness instilled in our team as well as supporting vendors.
• Familiar with Singapore Codes and Practices, contract administration and procurement procedures
• Proficiency in engineering tools such as AutoCAD and able to read engineering and technical drawings.
• Able to anticipate customer needs, change goals and direction quickly and multitask.
• Ability to maintain a budget on maintenance and projects.
• Proven comfort and experience to interact effectively with customers and associates, both inside and outside of the organization
• Proficiency with general office PC applications (i.e., word processing, spreadsheets).
• Demonstrated sound coordinating, personal interface skills and communication skills.
• Good analytical and organisational skills with strong leadership skills, structured with strong work ethics.
• Resourceful, good team player, result driven and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable with ambiguity, enjoy challenges and problem solving.
• Have a keen and natural affinity for technology and innovation.
• Has an obvious safety mindset and displays good WSH behavior.

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Candidates who do not possess the stipulated qualifications but have relevant work experience may still apply. Remuneration and appointment terms shall commensurate with qualifications and experience. SMU reserves the right to modify the appointment terms where necessary.