Assistant Engineering Manager

Assistant Engineering Manager

Facilities engineers are responsible for engineering operations and directs vendors and subcontractors. Utilizes advanced skills to perform complex preventive maintenance, corrective repair and efficiency upgrades of buildings, industrial systems, vehicles, equipment and grounds. Working under limited supervision, monitors building system operations and performance. Utilizes several trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating and cooling. This person will be actively responsible for management of Energy and Water usage across Singapore. The role will lead the Engineering team including vendor management and the self-performing technician workforce. This role, from time to time, is also expected to support and provide leadership and best practice to other account disciplines such as Health & Safety, Security, and Projects. The role will primarily be the focal point for all Engineering, Energy and Project related account issues working closely with the Subject Matter Expert network and the Country site leads to maximize the breadth of information produced across all the work-streams to provide insightful information to support decision making.

About the role:

• Complies with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and Company directives related to building operations and work safety.
• Responsible for Critical Process Assurance across all sites in Singapore.
• Leads operations, assigns work orders, and/or provides technical and procedural training of coworkers and subcontractors. Arranges for subcontractors as needed.
• Consults with clients to schedule preventive maintenance and other downtime to minimize business interruption and inconvenience.
• Formulates and implements a preventive maintenance program to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life.
• Monitors building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by client.
• Oversees and inspects the work performed by engineering staff. Determines that work is complete, equipment is fully functional and client space is in prime working condition.
• Responds quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed.
• Assist as needed with routine preventative maintenance functions (filter changes, belt replacements, water treatment, etc.)
• Ability to perform work independently after being given specific instructions.
• Must be able to work effectively with other team members and safety conscious environment.

About you:

• Higher Level Qualification / Certification (such as Degree or Diploma) in Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering, Building, or related/equivalent course of study.
• IFM property Management experience for commercial offices (At least 5 years)
• High IFM and Technical knowledge particularly in equipment's and engineering (mechanical, electrical and such)
• Knowledgeable in equipment's such as genset, UPS, BMS, FDAS, etc Certification on Safety Training would be an advantage.
• Additional certification in three or more of the following: HVAC, electrical, mechanical, HVAC and refrigeration systems, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, painting, plumbing, carpentry, or engine repair.
• Certifications/licenses as may be required by local or state jurisdictions.

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from:

• Being part of a growing global company;
• Career development and a promote from within culture;
• An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion
• We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment.

We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.

We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong. That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status. We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.