Mall Engineering Leader: Chief Project & Ops Engineer

ABSI; Bacolod; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

ABSI is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the engineering operations of a premier mall in the Philippines. The role ensures safe, reliable performance of MEP, HVAC, and critical infrastructure, while driving energy efficiency and project delivery.

You will lead a skilled engineering team to support daily operations and long-term business goals. Responsibilities include maintenance leadership, safety compliance, budget control, and CAPEX execution, with emphasis on operational excellence and

Qualifications

• Licensed Engineer with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of local regulations, building codes, and compliance requirements.
• Proven experience leading technical teams, contractors, and large facilities.
• Excellent leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance of all building systems.
• Develop and execute Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) schedules to maximize uptime.
• Optimize energy and water management systems.
• Manage technical resources and respond to merchant/operations engineering needs.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, fire safety, and environmental regulations.
• Conduct safety inspections and risk assessments.
• Maintain emergency systems and act as primary responder for technical emergencies.
• Implement energy-saving initiatives aligned with green building policies.
• Monitor consumption and recommend optimization solutions.
• Integrate smart building technologies.
• Prepare and manage operating and capital budgets.
• Control costs through vendor management and procurement.
• Develop CAPEX proposals with ROI/payback analyses.
• Identify asset replacement and major repair needs.
• Act as onsite project manager for CAPEX initiatives.
• Ensure projects delivered on time, within budget, to ALMI standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication

Team management

MS Office proficiency

Engineering knowledge

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

CAD

Building Management Systems

MS Office Suite

Job description

ABSI is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the engineering operations of a premier mall in the Philippines. The role ensures safe, reliable performance of MEP, HVAC, and critical infrastructure, while driving energy efficiency and project delivery.

You will lead a skilled engineering team to support daily operations and long-term business goals. Responsibilities include maintenance leadership, safety compliance, budget control, and CAPEX execution, with emphasis on operational excellence and