Facilities Manager

About the role

Manage buildings, grounds, dormitories, equipment, and other company properties. Ensure facilities are safe, clean, functional, and well-maintained. Oversee electrical, plumbing, HVAC, landscaping, and general maintenance.

Key responsibilities

• Implement preventive maintenance programs and coordinate routine inspections, repairs, emergency works, and construction/civil projects
• Manage third-party service providers and contractors, handling scope of work, contracts, vendor performance, and issue resolution
• Ensure compliance with the National Building Code and applicable safety regulations, coordinating with the Bureau of Fire Protection, LGU, Barangay, City Hall, and other government agencies
• Lead safety initiatives and Central Safety Committee activities
• Prepare and manage the Facilities Management Annual Operating Plan and handle budgets for repairs, preventive maintenance, projects, security, housekeeping, insurance, and capital expenditures
• Identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities
• Develop plans for emergencies, disasters, and force majeure events and identify potential risks affecting buildings and business operations
• Oversee security personnel, safety equipment, and security measures
• Manage janitorial and housekeeping services to maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic workplace
• Prepare reports covering maintenance, projects, compliance, KPIs, cost savings, risk management, and service-level agreements and serve as primary liaison with property owners, tenants, utility providers, government agencies, and external stakeholders

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Property Management, Construction Management, or a related field
• Licensed Engineer Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
• At least 10-15 years of relevant experience in Facilities Management, Property Management, Building Operations, or related roles
• Experience managing commercial buildings, offices, residential/dormitory facilities, or multiple properties
• Proven experience in preventive and corrective maintenance, construction/civil works, and facility projects
• Experience supervising third-party contractors, vendors, security, janitorial, and maintenance personnel
• Experience in budgeting, procurement, contract management, and cost-control initiatives
• Knowledge of building systems including electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC/air-conditioning, fire protection and safety systems, building structures and civil works, and landscaping and general property maintenance
• Knowledge of the National Building Code of the Philippines and applicable safety and regulatory requirements
• Strong vendor and contractor management skills, people-management and team-supervision skills, project management and problem-solving skills, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills