Senior Facilities & Admin Lead

Manulife Financial; Lapu-Lapu; Hybrid; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Manulife Financial is seeking a Facilities & Admin Specialist in the Philippines to strategically manage operations across all offices, ensuring efficiency, safety, and alignment with business goals. The role encompasses facilities management, admin oversight, vendor and contract management, and budgeting responsibilities.

The candidate will lead IFM teams, coordinate with Health, Safety & Security, and drive cost-saving initiatives while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in facilities management or related field.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and structural systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and facility management software is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Monitor planning, coordinating, and supervising facility operations across all office locations.
• Oversee 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 facility improvement/renovation projects.
• Assist with inspections, compliance audits, and government regulatory requirements.
• Renew government regulatory permits annually.
• Oversee IFM team performance and KPI, and monitor monthly utilities consumption.
• Perform administrative and operational oversight including policy implementation, vendor management, and cost optimization.
• Independently lead initiatives, streamline workflows, and provide management-level reporting.
• Recommend improvements and cost efficiencies.
• Serve as point of contact for internal teams on facility/admin requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

MS Office

Facility management software

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Electrical/Civil)

Tools

MS Office

FM software

Job description

Manulife Financial is seeking a Facilities & Admin Specialist in the Philippines to strategically manage operations across all offices, ensuring efficiency, safety, and alignment with business goals. The role encompasses facilities management, admin oversight, vendor and contract management, and budgeting responsibilities.

The candidate will lead IFM teams, coordinate with Health, Safety & Security, and drive cost-saving initiatives while ensuring regulatory compliance.