Senior Assistant Manager Manager, Building & Facilities Management (Development & Estate Department) [NIE]

ABOUT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (NIE)

The National Institute of Education (NIE) Singapore is Singapores national teacher education institute and we are proud to be an integral part of the nations education service. We play a key role in the preparation of teachers and in the provision of teacher professional and school leadership development programmes. We are committed to our vision of being An Institute of Distinction: Leading the Future of Education and our mission to Inspire Learning Transform Teaching and Advance Research. Read more about NIE here.

NIE invites suitable applications for the position of Senior Assistant Manager/ Manager Building & Facilities Management in the Development & Estate Department to assist Head of the Development & Estate Department in the operation maintenance (facilities management) of campus buildings infrastructures and facilities. He/ She will also handle facility planning facility development renovation and upgrading of campus buildings and facilities and improvement/ addition & alteration (A&A) works.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operation and maintenance (facilities management) of campus buildings infrastructures and facilities in Architectural and Building matters.
• Plan and supervise maintenance activities to ensure inspection programmes and preventive maintenance works are carried out as planned and in accordance with standards expected. Follow up promptly on corrective maintenance works to minimize downtime and maintain a safe environment. Attends to complaint and troubleshoots the fault related to building matters.
• Oversee the Institutes integrated cleaning contract and manages minor upgrading/ maintenance to ensure overall cleanliness/ upkeep of the property to enhance users experience.
• Manage and supervise the operation of cleaning and landscaping and pest control and take remedy action for any shortfall.
• Manage contractual matters with contractors vendors and external authorities.
• Manage the procurement and administration of contracts for maintenance and project work.
• Manage the upgrading and improvement works including assisting in Campus Refresh Master Plan implementation project understand scope and requirements develop work proposals and estimate associated costs. Oversee procurement of services supervise work progress and ensure materials and workmanship meet standards. Review and track site progress through meetings and inspections to meet users project completion timeline.
• Manage and provide support for major and international events. Liaise co-ordinate and handle the whole spectrum of activities for major NIE internal and external events.
• Ensure that all safety regulatory requirements and guidelines are adhered to and are in accordance with the proper governing authorities including the safety regulators and government laws in executing the projects.
• Manage and execute other duties and responsibilities from time to time that are assigned by the Head and / or the Institute.

Requirements

• A University Degree in Architecture / Building / Civil and Structural Engineering / Facility Management with at least 5 years of relevant working experience in Facilities Management Construction Management Project Management or equivalent.
• Diploma in Architecture / Building / Civil and Structural Engineering / Facility Management with at least 10 years of relevant working experience in Facilities Management Construction Management Project Management or equivalent.
• Candidates with current or recent experience in the management and operation of soft facility management (FM) such as cleaning services etc. would be ideal for the position. Candidates with experience in the management and operation of both hard and soft FM services will have an advantage.
• Candidates with experience in the management and operation of Institutes of Higher Learning campus or hospital campus will have an advantage.
• Strong technical skills for checking and supervising various contractors.
• Knowledge in building construction and proficiency in reading construction drawings.
• Knowledge of procurement and construction contract administration.
• Effective team player ability to work with various levels of people with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Excel Word and PowerPoint; experience with AutoCAD for design purposes will have an added advantage.
• Good problem-solving skills and analytical capabilities.
• Self-motivated with a positive working attitude with ability to work with ambiguity and agility and a strong focus on customer satisfaction and stakeholder engagement.

Closing Date

The closing date of the advertisement is 11 February 2026.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Other Information

NIE staff can take chartered buses at their own expense from or near their homes to the NIE campus. This is subject to availability of seats.