Building Engineer

Colliers International Philippines, Inc; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 391,000 - 614,000; Full time

Job summary

Colliers International Philippines, Inc. is seeking a Building Facilities Engineer to perform daily inspections and maintain essential building systems including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, and life-safety systems.

You will oversee preventive and corrective maintenance, coordinate with contractors, and ensure regulatory compliance across the property portfolio. The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, a professional license where

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering is required.
• Licensed engineer, depending on property's requirements and applicable regulations.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in building, condominium, commercial property, hotel, or facilities management.
• Knowledge of building mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, and life-safety systems.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and building equipment troubleshooting.
• Good knowledge of occupational health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspection of building facilities, equipment, common areas, and critical systems.
• Monitor and maintain electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, water supply, and other building systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance and ensure timely resolution of equipment breakdowns.
• Troubleshoot technical problems and coordinate repairs with qualified contractors and service providers.
• Monitor operation of generators, pumps, elevators, fire protection systems, and other essential equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance activities, repairs, readings, and service reports.
• Respond promptly to maintenance emergencies and building equipment failures.
• Ensure compliance with building, fire safety, environmental, occupational safety, and local regulatory requirements.
• Monitor utility consumption and identify unusual consumption or wastage.
• Supervise and monitor contractors and third-party service providers.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Facilities management

Communication

On-call readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

About the role

This role involves conducting daily inspections of building facilities, equipment, common areas, and critical systems. You will monitor and maintain electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, water supply, and other building systems, performing preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure timely resolution of equipment breakdowns.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspection of building facilities, equipment, common areas, and critical systems
• Monitor and maintain electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, water supply, and other building systems
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance and ensure timely resolution of equipment breakdowns
• Troubleshoot technical problems and coordinate repairs with qualified contractors and service providers
• Monitor the operation of generators, pumps, elevators, fire protection systems, sewage treatment systems, and other essential equipment
• Maintain accurate records of equipment inspections, maintenance activities, repairs, readings, and service reports
• Respond promptly to maintenance emergencies and building equipment failures
• Ensure compliance with applicable building, fire safety, environmental, occupational safety, and local regulatory requirements
• Monitor utility consumption and identify unusual consumption or potential sources of wastage
• Supervise and monitor contractors and third-party service providers performing maintenance or repair work

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• Licensed engineer, depending on the property's requirements and applicable regulations
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in building, condominium, commercial property, hotel, or facilities management
• Knowledge of building mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, and life-safety systems
• Experience with preventive maintenance and building equipment troubleshooting
• Good knowledge of occupational health and safety practices
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Willing to work on weekends, holidays, shifting schedules, or be on-call when required