About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.         

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a global, luxury hotel management company. We manage over 120 hotels and resorts and 50 private residences in 47 countries around the world and growing. Central to Four Seasons employee experience and social impact programming is the company’s commitment to supporting cancer research, and the advancement of diversity, inclusion, equality and belonging at Four Seasons corporate offices and properties worldwide. At Four Seasons, we are powered by people, and our culture enables everything we do.

This role is based in Four Seasons APAC Corporate Office in Singapore, reporting to the Global Corporate Senior Director, Engineering Performance.

Summary:

The Area Director of Engineering Performance (ADEP) – APAC is a regional performance leadership role responsible for driving measurable outcomes in engineering, finance, asset reliability, and ESG across the APAC portfolio.

The role provides oversight, direction, and support for properties within the respective region. Working closely with the local property teams, the ADEP delivers on the established engineering, operational, and functional requirements and ESG goals.

The ADEP supports the Corporate Senior Director of Engineering Performance and the ESG team in developing engineering policies, procedures, and best practices, implementing new standards tailored to the specific region, managing and deploying new pilot initiatives, and providing guidance and oversight on residential reserve studies.

Professional Qualifications:

• Licensed/Registered Professional status preferred (i.e., P. Eng., etc).
• LEED certification is beneficial.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field required.

Experience:   

• Minimum eight (8) years of progressive engineering leadership experience, including multi-property oversight within APAC.
• Director of Engineering experience within hospitality or mixed-use developments.
• Experience driving measurable Energy, Utility %, and Repairs and Maintenance (R+M) performance.
• Experience validating return on investment (ROI) for CAPEX and Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs).
• Experience with capital planning and asset lifecycle management.
• Experience with ESG or decarbonization implementation exposure.
• Experience mentoring senior engineering leaders.
• Experience working within a union and/or complex labour environments.
• Experience working across diverse regulatory environments in APAC

Travel:

• High level of travel expected with the ability to travel overnight, for extended periods and work remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support financial due diligence engagements, including the identification of key financial, operational, and commercial risks, deal breakers, and value drivers, in the context of clients’ investment strategies.
• Analyze detailed financial information, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flows, and operational metrics, and synthesize findings into clear, actionable insights to support discussions with target management and clients.
• Assess the quality and sustainability of reported earnings, net assets, working capital, and cash flows.
• Contribute to the preparation of clear, concise, and deal‑focused reports and presentations that highlight key findings, risks, and considerations impacting transaction valuation and structuring.
• Advise on how due diligence findings may be incorporated into transaction terms, valuation assumptions, and sale or purchase agreements, including identification of potential negotiating points.
• Participate in meetings and calls with target company management and client stakeholders, and serve as a key point of contact for execution‑related matters.
• Manage day‑to‑day client interactions, engagement status updates, scope changes, and billing matters, while supporting the maintenance and development of long‑term client relationships.
• Lead Quality of Earnings, profit and loss, and working capital analyses across multiple engagements.
• Review and critique project deliverables, data books, and reports prepared by team members to ensure technical quality and consistency.
• Manage multiple concurrent chargeable and non‑chargeable projects of varying size and complexity, including engagement budgeting and fee analysis.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to Associates, Senior Associates, and Managers, including participation in recruitment, training, and team development initiatives.
• Support internal processes such as conflict checks, engagement setup, and coordination with senior leadership.
• Assist senior leadership in business development, proposal preparation, and sales efforts.
• Proactively identify engagement and transaction risks and develop practical solutions to address issues efficiently and professionally.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification such as CPA or CA is strongly preferred.
• Extensive professional experience in financial accounting due diligence, transaction advisory, or related areas, with demonstrated exposure to medium to large‑scale transactions.
• Prior experience within a large professional services or audit environment is required.
• Proven track record of leading complex engagements, managing teams, and interacting confidently with senior client stakeholders.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards, financial analysis, and transaction‑related financial issues.
• Proficiency in English as the primary working language. Additional language skills (e.g. Asian regional languages) would be an advantage where relevant to client engagement needs.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills are required. Experience with data analytics and visualization tools such as Alteryx, Power BI, or Tableau is advantageous.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under deadlines, and exercise sound professional judgement.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively while also operating independently when required.
• Willingness and ability to travel within the region where business needs require, subject to practical considerations.

Job Description

• Assist the Project Director in overseeing the overall planning, coordination and execution of construction projects to ensure delivery in accordance with project schedule, budget and quality standards.

• Lead and manage project teams including project managers, engineers, coordinators and site personnel to ensure efficient project implementation and productivity.

• Coordinate closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors and authorities to resolve technical, operational and construction-related matters.

• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks and implement mitigation measures to ensure project milestones are achieved.

• Oversee contract administration, including cost control, variation management, procurement coordination and compliance with contractual obligations.

• Ensure all construction activities comply with workplace safety regulations, quality standards and statutory requirements.

• Participate in project meetings with clients, consultants and stakeholders to review project performance and resolve project issues.

• Support the Project Director in strategic planning, resource allocation and project reporting to senior management.

• Provide leadership and guidance to project teams to maintain high standards of project delivery and operational excellence.

• Ensure proper documentation, reporting and project governance are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
  

  Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.

  • Minimum 15–20 years of experience in construction projects with at least 5 years in senior management or project leadership roles.

  • Proven experience in managing large-scale building, infrastructure or EPC projects.

  • Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, project management practices and contract administration.

  • Familiar with Singapore construction regulations, including BCA, MOM, WSH and relevant authority requirements.

  • Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and lead cross-functional project teams effectively.

  • Experience in managing project cost, programme, risk and quality control.

  • Professional certifications such as PE, PMP or equivalent will be an advantage.

  • Strong problem-solving abilities with the capability to drive project delivery under tight schedules.