Manager/Senior Manager, Building and Facilities Management

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[What the role is]The National Library Board (NLB) nurtures Readers for Life, Learning Communities and a Knowledgeable Nation by promoting reading,

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The National Library Board (NLB) nurtures Readers for Life, Learning Communities and a Knowledgeable Nation by promoting reading, learning and history through our network of 28 libraries across Singapore, the National Library and the National Archives of Singapore.

At NLB, you can look forward to a flexible, hybrid work environment with rewarding, impactful deliverables that improve the lives of the community. With caring colleagues, you will be in an ideal environment for professional development, innovation and impact.

We can offer you:
• A chance to Impact the Community, bridge gaps and empower everyone with the opportunity for learning and discovery.
• An opportunity to Innovate and Push Boundaries. We value ideas, curiosity and a passion for innovation to transform our libraries and archives.
• An organisation that Ignites your Growth and Wellbeing through investment in staff development and wellbeing in a supportive and collaborative environment.

You will plan and ensure that NLB premises are well managed and maintained, contributing to a high standard of building services and the provision of a conducive environment, to support the delivery of a comprehensive suite of library products and services.

Responsibilities

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→Plan and effective implementation of operational management to optimize maintenance performance of the premises.
→Ensure the necessary preventive maintenance works are being scheduled and carried out in order.
→Ensure timely response to any faults, and rectification works to be duly carried out. If necessary, to follow up with writing of Incidents Report.
→Manage and supervise the performance of the Facilities Management Contractors (FMCs) to ensure that they perform their roles accordingly and effectively.
→Manage and ensure FMC and vendors conduct good Workplace Safety practices when conducting the maintenance regime. This includes checking of Permit to Work requests, Risk Assessment and Method of Statement.
→Support Sustainability Office and implement environmental and sustainable practices in maintenance regime.
→Analyze data to review faults, breakdowns that are frequent in nature and jointly work out solutions with FMC & vendors.
→Oversee and monitor the progress of the R&R and minor improvement works, to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
→Oversee and ensure timely replacement, installation, and proper functioning of capital assets, to prevent breakdown of Mechanical & Electrical equipment and enable NLB premises to operate without disruptions.
→Implement and manage Smart FM solutions that improve productivity in maintenance, operation and administration.
→Calling and implementation of contract and projects.
→Ensure adequacy of tender specifications for maintenance and improvement works contracts; ensure maintenance standards and schedule of works are performed in accordance with the terms of the contract and service standards; review and manage contractors' performance and KPIs.
→Prepare, review, and manage annual budget requirements for maintenance, R&R and capital replacement works.
→Ensure value for money in procurement of goods and services and that procurement procedures are in full compliance, with proper and timely payment of claims.
→Manage internal and external stakeholders (public, tenants, landlords, co-located agencies etc) and ensure the quality service are maintained by enforcing quality and user service standards, analysing and resolving quality and user service problems and recommending system improvements. This may include events management over weekends.
→Close collaboration with other government agencies to achieve common alignment towards Whole of Government (WOG) objective/targets and ensure statutory requirements are fully complied with.

At least 5 years of relevant experience with background in Engineering. Candidates with related working experience in Building, Project & Facilities Management, or equivalent may also apply.
Possessed relevant experience in project & contract management, contract specification, management and administration
Experience in preparing and managing tenders in Public Sector FM or construction related procurement
Knowledge in ACMV, Green Mark Certification, BIM or implementing Smart FM solutions will be an added advantage
Effective communication and reporting skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders.
Strong team player with good networking skills
Meticulous and analytical

The successful applicant will first be appointed on a 2-year contract basis.