JOB TITLE: FACILITY MANAGER

ABOUT
RD American School partners exclusively with Riverdale Country School - one of America's top-ranked private schools. We are more than an educational institution - we are an accelerator of learning. Our approach is grounded in cognitive science and modern pedagogy, empowering students to thrive in a complex, fast-changing world.

ROLE
The Facility Manager is responsible for overseeing the full spectrum of facilities operations to ensure a safe, compliant, and well-maintained environment for students, staff, and visitors. This role plays a critical part in supporting the school's start-up phase by establishing operational systems, vendor management processes, preventive maintenance schedules, safety protocols, and compliance documentation required for school readiness and ongoing operations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the daily operations of all school facilities including buildings, classrooms, offices, common spaces, science labs, sports facilities, and outdoor areas.
Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance plans.
Oversee building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and IT infrastructure where relevant.
Respond promptly to facility faults, breakdowns, and emergency repairs.
Ensure the school complies with local regulations including LTA, BCA, SCDF, SFA, MOM, NEA, and relevant education facility standards.
Maintain all required statutory certificates (e.g. Fire Safety Certificate, elevator/pressurization system inspections, building inspection reports).
Lead emergency preparedness, including fire drills, evacuation plans, and incident reporting.
Oversee workplace safety standards and risk assessments (RA, SWP, RAMS).
Source, evaluate, negotiate, and manage vendors covering cleaning, security, landscaping, pest control, maintenance, waste management, and building services.
Establish SLAs, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with agreed deliverables.
Coordinate renovation, fit out, or upgrading works with contractors and consultants.
Any other duties as assigned by your Line Manager or Management.

REQUIREMENTS

Diploma/Degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Building Services, or related field.
Minimum 5-8 years relevant experience in facility management school or education sector experience is an advantage.
Strong knowledge of Singapore regulatory requirements (LTA, SCDF, BCA, NEA, & MOM ).
Proven experience managing contractors, maintenance operations, safety protocols, and emergency response.
Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Hands-on, resourceful, and able to respond to operational issues promptly.
Manage and be responsible for out of hours incidents e.g. breakdowns, events, emergencies.

At RD American School, you'll be part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of education. You'll have the opportunity to innovate, lead, and make a meaningful impact on learners and families across the region.

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