The Singapore Aviation Academy (SAA) is the training arm of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore. It drives capability development for the Singapore air hub and provides capacity building for the international aviation community. To ensure SAA’s continued relevance and to establish it as a centre of excellence for aviation knowledge, the SAA is undergoing a transformation of curriculum and learning spaces.
Assistant Director / Senior Manager (Facilities Management)
Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore
Fixed Terms
Closing on 29 Sep 2025
What the role is
What you will be working on
Reporting to the Head (Facilities Management), you will work closely with the project team to drive and oversee the SAA spatial transformation (ST) construction project.
In coordination with internal stakeholders, government agencies, consultants and contractors, the FM team manages the SAA spatial transformation project to ensure that the construction works are carried out safely, and be completed in a timely manner and within the approved budget. Your job will include engaging consultants, contractors and stakeholders to review design and mock-ups, administer variation orders and oversee the process management of obtaining approvals in a timely manner. You will be involved with some procurement works using the Government GeBIZ system.
In addition, you will work on other improvement projects under the SAA FM team, design development works, and management of contractors, fit-out works and maintenance works.
Upon the successful completion of the SAA ST project, you will go on to oversee FM maintenance work which includes the implementation of an integrated FM system.
What we are looking for
Trained in Building, Construction and/or Facilities Management with a relevant degree
At least eight years of relevant project management / building experience in delivering a construction project
Versatile self-starter, driven, resourceful, a good team player with the ability to multi-task
Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and presentation skills
Detail-oriented, strong analytical and problem-solving skills and
Knowledge in Public Sector construction related procurement, Green Mark Certification, BIM, Project Management (like Primavera) and/or Navisworks will be advantageous
Note: Your appointment designation will commensurate with your relevant work experience. Successful candidates will be offered a 3-year contract in the first instance and may be considered for placement on a permanent tenure or subsequent contract renewal.
About Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore's raison d'etre is to develop the air hub and aviation industry in Singapore, expanding Singapore's links to the rest of the world. We enable opportunities through aviation, making connections, opening doors and enabling choices in people's lives.
About your application process
This job is closing on 29 Sep 2025.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore or the wider Public Service.