Chief Engineer - Negros

Asticom; Murcia; On-site; PHP 1,600,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Asticom Philippines is seeking a licensed Electrical or Mechanical Engineer to lead the engineering and technical operations of a premier mall in Negros Occidental. You will oversee the performance of all building systems, drive safety, reliability, and energy efficiency, and lead a skilled team to support day‑to‑day operations and long‑term business goals.

This role emphasizes CAPEX delivery, budget control, vendor management, and compliance with codes, fire safety and environmental

Qualifications

• Licensed engineer with a bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 6 years of experience in the electromechanical industry and property management.
• Strong knowledge of local regulations, building codes, and compliance requirements.
• Proven experience managing technical teams, contractors, and large-scale facilities.
• Excellent leadership, project management, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP, CADD, building management systems, and engineering or project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance of all building systems.
• Develop and execute Planned Preventive Maintenance schedules to maximise uptime.
• Optimise energy and water management systems and implement energy-saving initiatives aligned with green building policies.
• Manage technical resources and respond to merchant and operations engineering needs.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, fire safety standards, and environmental regulations.
• Conduct safety inspections and risk assessments, maintain emergency systems, and serve as the primary responder for technical emergencies.
• Monitor utility consumption, recommend optimisation solutions, and integrate smart building technologies.
• Prepare and manage operating and capital budgets, control costs through strategic vendor management and procurement, and develop CAPEX proposals with ROI and payback analyses.
• Identify asset replacement and major repair needs and act as the on-site project manager for CAPEX initiatives.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with organisational standards.
• Manage facilities management service contracts and supervise third-party contractors.
• Lead and develop the engineering team through coaching and training while fostering continuous improvement and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Operational excellence

Integrity

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

CADD

Building management systems

Engineering tools

Job description

About the role

Lead the engineering and technical operations of a premier mall, ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient performance of all building systems, including MEP, HVAC, and critical infrastructure. Drive operational excellence, safety, compliance, energy efficiency, and capital project delivery while leading a skilled engineering team that supports day-to-day operations and long-term business goals.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance of all building systems.
• Develop and execute Planned Preventive Maintenance schedules to maximise uptime.
• Optimise energy and water management systems and implement energy-saving initiatives aligned with green building policies.
• Manage technical resources and respond to merchant and operations engineering needs.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, fire safety standards, and environmental regulations.
• Conduct safety inspections and risk assessments, maintain emergency systems, and serve as the primary responder for technical emergencies.
• Monitor utility consumption, recommend optimisation solutions, and integrate smart building technologies.
• Prepare and manage operating and capital budgets, control costs through strategic vendor management and procurement, and develop CAPEX proposals with ROI and payback analyses.
• Identify asset replacement and major repair needs and act as the on-site project manager for CAPEX initiatives.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with organisational standards.
• Manage facilities management service contracts and supervise third-party contractors.
• Lead and develop the engineering team through coaching and training while fostering continuous improvement and accountability.

What we're looking for

• A licensed engineer with a bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 6 years of experience in the electromechanical industry and property management.
• Strong knowledge of local regulations, building codes, and compliance requirements.
• Proven experience managing technical teams, contractors, and large-scale facilities.
• Excellent leadership, project management, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP, CADD, building management systems, and engineering or project management tools.
• An action-oriented, collaborative approach with a strong commitment to operational excellence, integrity, and continuous improvement.