Assistant Director, Facilities Development

Reporting to the Head of Operations, the Assistant Director of Facilities Management & Development is

responsible for the planning, development, and management of infrastructure and facilities across Suntec

Singapore. The role encompasses leading projects from concept through to completion, including the development of

master plans and budget proposals, planning, feasibility studies, design development, tender preparation

and evaluation, purchase requisition, and overall project management.

In addition, the role is responsible for managing key facilities systems and service providers, including

Integrated Facilities Management (IFM), Building Management Systems (BMS), Fire Protection Systems

(FAS), and CCTV. This includes overseeing vendor performance, ensuring service delivery standards, and

maintaining operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead facilities projects, tenders, AEI business cases.
• Manage facilities suppliers which includes but is not limited to IFM, BMS, FAS, and CCTV service providers
• Manage the Facilities Maintenance workshop
• Ensure timely follow-up and completion of all required building inspections and certifications in accordance with local authority requirements (e.g. BCA, PUB, SCDF), achieving full compliance with prevailing government regulations.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the Management team

Requirements

Essential Competencies

• Strong in communicating with different levels of customers, suppliers and internal staff
• Creative and resourceful in finding operational solutions for the long-term operational plans
• Skilled negotiator and an excellent communicator
• Experienced project manager
• Familiar with BMS and project management systems
• Ready to work flexible hours including weekends, based on the demands of the business
• Strategic thinker and a self-motivator
• Excellent leadership and verbal and written communication skills
• Strong MS Office skills, particularly in Excel
• Ability to build and leverage relationships both internally and externally
• Be physically fit to climb up ladders for inspections of assorted infrastructure and building systems at heights

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or Building-related studies
• Fire Safety Manager Certification is advantageous
• Green Mark or Sustainability-related Certifications is advantageous
• At least 8 years of experience and proven track record in successfully leading and managing similar facilities and services in the MICE, Hospitality or Logistics Business
• Experience in renovation and remodeling projects.
• Knowledge of Singapore Building Regulations, Environmental Health and Safety requirements

Benefits

• Opportunity to shape the physical future of an iconic brand

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Dynamic and collaborative work culture