Lead Building Engineer - Retail, Office, and Complex (Studio 7)

Pro-Excel Property Managers, Inc.; Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro-Excel Property Managers, Inc. is seeking a Lead Property Engineer to assist the Property Manager in daily operations and to ensure all building equipment is maintained and in good working order.

The role focuses on implementing preventive maintenance programs and coordinating with multi-skilled technicians and third-party contractors. The successful candidate will help manage budgets, safety compliance, and energy conservation initiatives across the building facilities while overseeing

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical or electrical engineering is required.
• Licensed Professional Mechanical/Electrical Engineer is preferred.
• Experience in building facilities management and preventive maintenance helpful.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preventive maintenance programs for building and equipment.
• Ensure safety, security, and regulatory compliance of facilities.
• Assist on budgeting and coordination with contractors and vendors.
• Maintain records, reports, and uptime metrics for facilities.
• Coordinate emergency drills and safety programs with Building Manager.
• Manage energy conservation and cost-saving measures for common areas.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MyHome App

Job description

Job Summary

The Lead Property Engineer will assist the Property Manager to manage the day to day operations of the Building/Facilities Corporation. Ensure that all building equipment and facilities are 100% in good working condition by implementing timely and consistent preventive maintenance programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Oversee implementation of effective & consistent building/equipment preventive maintenance programs.

• To ensure reliable operations of building equipment system, physical appearance, safety & security of all facilities by conducting regular inspection.
• Consistently implement preventive maintenance works & undertake corrective maintenance if necessary.
• Ensure compliance with the 52-week PM schedules and ensure the use/implementation of Equipment PM forms/checklist.
• Manage equipment downtime from 0% - 3% only. Submit Equipment Uptime Monitoring Report to the QA team as scheduled.
• Supervise, assess & evaluate performance of multi-skilled technicians (MST) periodically or as needed and give recommendation to the Building Manager.
• Monitor & maintain inventory of tools and engineering consumables. Ensure building has ample inventory by keeping stocks cards updated.
• Assist Building Manager in preparing annual budget for all technical services and materials needed for the efficient operation of the project.
• Prepares daily/weekly maintenance report and appraises the Building Manager of the undertaking & problems of the Building Operation.
• Oversee, supervise and facilitate activities for third party contractors for any repairs needed for the project.
• Expeditiously response to residents & tenants calls, give assessment to the Building Manager for proper course of actions.
• Assist Building Manager in the performance evaluation of Service Providers.

2. Assist Building Manager in monitoring all safety programs to ensure safety of Residents and property.

• Assist Building Manager in coordinating and implementing Emergency Preparedness Drills and Annual Fire/ Earthquake Drill. Act as the Assistant Fire Brigade/Emergency Marshall.
• Ensure all the fire protection system are properly maintained and in good working conditions (Fire & Jockey Pumps, FDAS, Fire Alarm Control Panel)
• Prevent exposure and decrease liability of Property Management (Pro-Excel) and Condo Corporation by adhering strictly to Company Safety Policy, Company Rules & Regulations

3. Assist Property Manager in complying with all statutory and regulatory requirements.

• Assist Building Manager in liaising, securing renewals of regulatory and statutory permits and licenses as required by LGU and other Government Agencies.
• May be assigned as a Pollution Control Officer (PCO) in lieu of the Building Manager.
• Assist the Building Manager in preparation and submission of Compliance Monitoring Report (CMR) and quarterly Self-Monitoring Report (SMR) as required by the DENR/LLDA.

4. Oversee all engineering and technical concerns of the project.

• Review plans and prepares scope of work/terms of reference for various projects. Evaluate and review proposals of third party contractors for Building Managers endorsement to the Board of Trustees.
• Evaluate and review drawings for minor construction/renovation submitted by unit owners based on design and construction guidelines. Ensure that reviewed plans should be evaluated and returned to the unit owners within the agreed turnaround time.
• Conduct Technical Meetings with tenants/representatives and contractors.
• Monitor tenants fit-out and construction works and ensure that all design and construction guidelines are strictly followed. Provide project status reports to the Building Manager.
• Participate/Attend in the technical briefing, testing and commissioning of building equipment (new projects), verification and validation of work processes.
• Update & maintain records or documentation (as-built plans, operation & maintenance manual, warranty certificates, directory of suppliers/contractors, equipment folders, etc.) of all equipment.
• Ensure that all equipment records, service reports, repairs are properly labelled and neatly filed in individual equipment folders.
• Ensure the close out of the technical audit findings of the QA team within the agreed turnaround time.
• Evaluate and endorse Job Orders and Work Permit applications in MyHome App to the Building Manager.
• Strict implementation of collections policies; utilities are cut-off on time for delinquent accounts.

5. Implement energy-conservation and cost saving measures while monitoring utilities consumption of common areas.

• Assist Building Manager in coordinating & implementing energy conservation measures. Ensure all common area utility consumptions are properly monitored and within budget.
• Recommend and implement cost cutting measures.

Technical Competencies and Skills

Building Systems Operations and Preventive/Corrective Maintenance Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection Systems Building Safety, Emergency Preparedness, and Regulatory Compliance Technical Plan Review, Contractor Supervision, and Project Monitoring Energy Management, Utilities Monitoring, Maintenance Budgeting

Education, Trainings and Licenses Required

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer or Professional Electrical Engineer Training in Building Facilities Management and Preventive Maintenance Training in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) and Emergency Response Training in Fire Safety, Fire Protection Systems, Environmental Regulatory Compliance