Senior Executive, Space Management Services & Projects

About the role

This role jointly drives project management and operations within the School of Computing. You will co-lead and coordinate facilities projects for specialised research environments such as wet laboratories, dry laboratories and cleanrooms, as well as offices, teaching spaces and support areas. You will work closely with your supervisor from inception to handover, while handling smartcard/door access administration, maintenance coordination, project planning and event logistics.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare or update basic floor plans and lab layouts using AutoCAD or similar tools, and support procurement of furniture, fittings and lab-related items.
• Co-manage facility projects (renovations, A&A, infrastructure upgrades, relocations, space reconfiguration) and deliver them end to end with scope, schedule and budget inputs, risks, on-site supervision, testing and commissioning, defect rectification and handover.
• Ensure compliance with safety, fire code, lab requirements and building regulations, including fire safety checks, drills and audits, and planning for shutdowns, noisy works and high-risk activities.
• Provide day-to-day building facilities support, including maintenance coordination with CAM AE and contractors, and oversight of cleanliness and upkeep.
• Administer door access, smartcard and key control, and track and manage job tickets and requests.
• Support event operations: venue preparation, space allocation, logistics, vendor liaison and back-to-back event transitions.
• Support space planning, process and system improvements, and take part in policy and SOP reviews.
• Perform standby and after-hours duties, including emergency response, shutdown preparation and fire certification inspections.

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Real Estate, Facilities Management, Building & Infrastructure Services, Infrastructure & Project Management or a related field.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in facilities or building management, including project works such as renovations and infrastructure improvements; candidates without formal qualifications but with more than 15 years of strongly relevant experience may also be considered.
• Strong laboratory project exposure, with hands-on involvement in wet lab, dry lab and/or cleanroom renovation or fit-out projects.
• Experience in academic, research or healthcare laboratories is a strong advantage.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends when operationally required.

Required skills

• Good understanding of M&E systems (HVAC, BMS, EL, ELV), space and venue management, event logistics and campus operations.
• Sound knowledge of fire safety codes, WSH requirements and building regulations.
• Project management, budgeting, scheduling and risk awareness.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; basic AutoCAD skills are beneficial.
• Familiarity with project tracking or ticketing systems.