Facilities and Admin Senior Specialist

Company 81 - Manulife Data Services Inc.; Cebu City; Hybrid; PHP 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife/John Hancock is seeking a Facilities & Admin Specialist to ensure our workplaces are safe, efficient, and aligned with business goals. This role blends strategic oversight with hands-on operations.

You will lead facility management across multiple locations, monitor critical building systems, manage space planning and cost optimization, and provide management reporting to drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related field).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in BPO, facilities management, building maintenance or property operations.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical and structural systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in MS Office and facility management software (an advantage).

Responsibilities

• Oversee facility management across all office locations and monitor planning, coordination, and supervision of operations.
• Monitor building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, security, fire safety) and coordinate repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Manage space planning, office layout changes, and workplace optimization initiatives.
• Assist with inspections, compliance audits, and government regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Independence

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Facility management software

Job description

The Facilities & Admin Specialist role is a strategic and operational contributor that ensures organization’s workplace remains efficient, safe, and aligned with business objectives. It offers a meaningful opportunity to support the organization’s mission while building a strong foundation for career growth in facilities and administrative management.

Position Responsibilities

Facilities Management

• Monitors the planning, coordinating, and supervising facility operations across all office locations.
• Monitor building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, security, fire safety) and coordinate repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Oversee cleanliness, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Manage space planning, office layout changes, and workplace optimization initiatives.
• Lead minor and major facility improvement/ renovation works.
• Assist with inspections, compliance audits, and government regulatory requirements.
• Annual renewal of government regulatory permits.
• Oversee and assess IFM team’s performance and KPI.
• Monitoring of monthly utilities consumption.
• Performs both administrative and operational oversight, including policy implementation, vendor performance management, and cost optimization.
• Independently lead initiatives, streamline workflows & processes, and provide management‑level reporting.
• Recommend improvements, process enhancements, and cost efficiencies.
• Act as the point of contact for internal teams regarding facility/admin requirements.

Administrative Management

• Oversee asset inventory, and procurement of administrative materials.
• Monitoring of monthly supplies consumption.
• Billing invoice processing.
• Ensure proper documentation, keeping, and adherence to administrative policies.

Cafeteria Management

Vendor & Contract Management

• Support selection, and management of suppliers, service providers, and contractors.
• Monitor service contracts for renewal.
• Review invoices, validate service delivery, and recommend cost‑saving initiatives.

Health, Safety & Security

• Collaboration with Health and Safety team for implementation of safety policies, emergency procedures, and disaster preparedness plans.
• Collaboration with Health and Safety team for the safety drills in compliance with occupational safety standards.
• Support the monitoring of building access, security systems, and incident reporting.

Budgeting & Reporting

• Assist in preparing the facilities and admin budget and monitoring expenses.
• Maintains and update budget utilization tracker.
• Project Tracker monitoring and update.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in BPO, facilities management, building maintenance or property operations.
• Strong knowledge of Mechanical, electrical and structural systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in MS Office and facility management software (an advantage).

Preferred Qualifications

• Problem‑solving and decision‑making
• Vendor and stakeholder management
• Attention to detail and multitasking
• Leadership and team supervision
• Process improvement mindset
• Customer Service Orientation

When you join our team

We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want. We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words. As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html. Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [e-mail].

Working Arrangement Hybrid

We’re Manulife. And we’re on a mission to make decisions easier and lives better. Better is what drives us. It’s what inspires us to find new ways to support customers and colleagues in living longer and healthier lives. It’s the reason we’re dedicated to investing in digital innovation and industry‑leading AI, and accelerating a sustainable and economically inclusive future. Joining us means you’ll be empowered to learn and grow your career. We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words. And as part of our global team, you’ll help shape the future you want to see – and discover that better can take you anywhere you want to go. We’re proud of our accomplishments and recognition.

Recent awards include

• 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner
• Manulife Named one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025
• Financial Times World’s Best Employers Asia-Pacific 2026
• We’ve been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers 2026
• #1 Life Insurer for AI Maturity by Evident 2026

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