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Facilities Manager

Overview

Facilities managers oversee all building-related operations, ensuring infrastructure remains safe and functional.

Description

  • Plan and coordinate all utilities and repairs.
  • Maintain equipment and supplies in accordance with health and safety regulations.
  • Inspect building structures to assess need for repairs or renovation.
  • Supervise facilities staff and external contractors.
  • Manage insurance plans and service contracts for building operations and maintenance.

Entry requirements

  • You need a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management, Building Services, or equivalent.
  • Prior experience from internships is also preferred by employers.

Salary

$2,500 – 3,400

/mo

Salary ranges are estimated based on public information found on Singaporean job portals, including MyCareersFuture, MySkillsFuture. Updated as of 2026.

Trivia

Most companies would struggle to run efficiently without facilities managers - they coordinate daily operations, facility maintenance, and other items.

What to expect

Your main goal is keeping facilities in good condition, so daily operations run smoothly. Ensure tenants are happy through effective workplace management.

Soft
skills

Critical Thinking

Ability to analyse issues logically to make informed, effective decisions.

Leadership Skills

Skilled in guiding teams towards project completion, inspiring and managing effectively.

Communication

Ability to communicate with team members clearly.

Space Optimisation

Ability to maximise space, equipment, and cost efficiency.

Technical Engineering Knowledge

Understanding of technical operations and facilities management best practices for building systems.

Financial Management

Possess knowledge of finance and accounting processes for budget management.

Hard
skills

Keh Pei Ling, Building Services Manager
"Behind the scenes, there's a lot of work to be done to upkeep the building and make the experience look good."

Keh Pei Ling, Building Services Manager

Esplanade

Frequently asked questions

Daily duties include building and equipment maintenance, scheduling repairs or renovations, coordinating safety inspections, managing budgets, and negotiating with suppliers for maintenance services.

Hard FM tasks are managing physical spaces like property strategy, design, plumbing, and electrical systems. Soft FM tasks are management services for a safe space like health and safety, security, waste management, and budget management.

Facilities managers oversee the overall workplace environment and infrastructure. Workplace managers focus more on employee needs and office operations.

Companies may need them if they experience recurring service problems, frequent safety incidents, poor maintenance cost tracking, or excessive reliance on emergency repairs.

Their primary responsibility is ensuring smooth building operations. However, they must balance daily tasks with tight budgets.