About the Company
Our client is an established property development and investment property in Malaysia, managing a portfolio of commercial and residential assets. The team maintains high standards of building safety, reliability, and operational efficiency, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and service excellence for tenants and stakeholders. Properties are based in Bukit Bintang Area.
About the Role
The Building Maintenance Manager will lead and manage the site maintenance team to ensure smooth day-to-day building operations, safety, and statutory compliance. This role oversees preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance for all major building systems, manages budgets and vendors, resolves operational issues efficiently, and partners closely with tenants/stakeholders to maintain service standards across the asset(s).
This position requires a hands-on, proactive leader with strong technical capability in MEP systems, sound judgement in urgent situations, and the ability to work flexible hours (including weekends) when required.
Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership
- Supervise and manage a team of maintenance technicians
- Plan schedules, assign tasks, and track performance/productivity
- Recruit, train, and develop team members; conduct coaching and performance reviews
- Operations Management
- Oversee preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance programs for MEP systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection)
- Monitor and optimise Building Management System (BMS) performance
- Manage maintenance budgets, procurement, and cost controls
- Prepare reports on building performance, incidents, and maintenance activities
- Handle tenants’ complaints and day-to-day service issues
- Review and coordinate tenants’ renovation, fit-out, and reinstatement works
- Compliance & Vendor Management
- Manage contractors/service providers; ensure service quality, timelines, and safety standards
- Negotiate contracts and manage performance against scope/SLA
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and building guidelines including:
- JKKP/DOSH, DBKL, Suruhanjaya Tenaga (ST), Bomba, UBBL
- Utilities/related authorities: TNB, Air Selangor, JSM and other local authority requirements
- Coordinate statutory inspections, certifications, audits; maintain proper documentation and readiness
- Emergency & Risk Management
- Lead emergency response planning (fire, power failure, system breakdown)
- Conduct drills and ensure team readiness; drive post-incident corrective actions
- Strategic Planning & Continuous Improvement
- Develop maintenance strategies, KPIs, and continuous improvement plans
- Recommend equipment upgrades and efficiency improvements
- Drive energy conservation and sustainability initiatives
Requirements
- Education & Certification
- Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Building Services, or Facilities Management
- Chargeman Certificate (A0/A4) – advantage
- Competent Person (CP) certification – advantage
- Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of MEP systems and building operations
- Working knowledge of building structural systems, waterproofing, and civil works
- Understanding of Malaysian building codes and safety regulations
- Sound energy management knowledge
- Familiarity with BMS/building automation – advantage
- Experience
- Minimum 5 years in building maintenance/facilities management
- At least 2 years in a supervisory/managerial capacity
- Exposure to commercial buildings, shopping malls, condominiums, or industrial facilities
- Proven track record in team leadership, contractor management, and budget control
- Language & Work Requirements
- Good communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia
- Willing to work flexible hours including weekends as required
- High integrity, accountability, and a results-driven mindset