We are looking for highly motivated and dynamic individuals to join the Choa Chu Kang Operations Department. You will be supporting the Senior Assistant Director to manage the conservancy, facilities management, the arborist and landscaping contracts at Choa Chu Kang Cemetery. You are required to work closely within a team, with other NEA departments as well as other partners and various government agencies/bodies.
Executive Manager (Choa Chu Kang Operations Department) – Contract
National Environment Agency
Fixed Terms
Closing on 04 Oct 2025
What the role is
What you will be working on
You will be responsible for the following:
- Manage appointed contractors and other parties involved in facilities management to achieve optimal maintenance standard
- Oversee the maintenance of equipment and machineries within the facilities to ensure smooth and efficient operations
- Coordinate with the respective contractors and manage contracts, to ensure work is followed up promptly and in compliance with contract requirements.
- Track work progression, and ensure reports are submitted as scheduled.
- Work with the relevant agencies and stakeholders for related works.
- Monitor and track timely approval of requirement, issuance of Purchase Orders (POs) and manage payment to contractor/ vendors.
- Conduct regular Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) meetings and toolbox.
- Respond, investigate, and resolve feedback from members of public and stakeholders.
- Manage, plan and participate in operations for special annual festivals such as Qing Ming and Lunar 7th Month
- Review and monitor current processes to enhance productivity and service standards.
- Handle and manage feedback/appeals from members of public.
- Perform other duties assigned by supervisor.
What we are looking for
Requirements:
- Background in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering is preferred
- At least 5 years of working experience in facilities management, environmental public health, or other fields with operations or service management in a leadership position
- Experience in contract management and leading a team
- Able to lead, interact and foster teamwork
- Able to handle adverse situations and difficult customers
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications, e.g. excel functions, creative presentations
- Good problem-solving, written and verbal communication skills
- Pay attention to the fine details
- Organised and able to multi-task
- Mature, independent, responsible and resourceful
- Self-driven and always ready to strive for improvement
- Willing to work in after-death care services environment
- Able and willing to work on weekends and public holidays
About National Environment Agency
The National Environment Agency (NEA) is the leading public organisation responsible for ensuring a clean and sustainable environment for Singapore. Its key roles are to improve and sustain a clean environment, promote sustainability and resource efficiency, maintain high public health standards, provide timely and reliable meteorological information, and encourage a vibrant hawker culture. NEA works closely with its partners and the community to develop and spearhead environmental and public health initiatives and programmes. It is committed to motivating every individual to care for the environment as a way of life, in order to build a liveable and sustainable Singapore for present and future generations.
For more information, visit www.nea.gov.sg
About your application process
This job is closing on 04 Oct 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 National Environment Agency or the wider Public Service.