Technical Operations Support Manager

Sta. Elena Properties, Inc.; Cabuyao; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Sta. Elena Properties, Inc. seeks an experienced Technical Operations Leader to translate business strategy into actionable operational programs across engineering, maintenance, and development support.

The role emphasizes governance, efficiency, and long-term asset stewardship within our real estate projects. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in technical operations including leadership, with a strong background in real estate development and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management, or related field (preferred MBA/Real Estate).
• 5+ years of progressive experience in technical operations, with leadership role.
• Strong background in real estate development, project management, facilities management, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large teams and manage cross-functional operations.
• Proven track record of driving innovation, sustainability initiatives, and cost optimization in real estate operations.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering and maintenance teams with technical expertise, troubleshooting, and resource allocation.
• Translate the Company’s overall business strategy into actionable technical operations support programs.
• Establish and oversee compliance frameworks across engineering, maintenance, and development support.
• Develop policies, procedures, and standards for quality, safety, and sustainability benchmarks.
• Lead internal audits and risk assessments for operational functions to mitigate regulatory issues.
• Provide strategic input into feasibility studies, cost planning, and technical due diligence of new projects.
• Ensure project development pipelines have robust operational support for design, procurement, and construction.
• Align infrastructure and technical services with long-term community management and resident satisfaction goals.
• Lead the preparation of strategic budgets for engineering, maintenance, and technical support divisions.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings through process improvements and vendor negotiations.
• Create long-term asset management strategies to extend facility lifespan and optimize lifecycle costs.
• Manage relationships with technical vendors and service providers, negotiating contracts and performance standards.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure smooth implementation of strategic initiatives.
• Drive adoption of smart building systems, asset management technologies, and energy-efficient infrastructure.
• Identify risks in technical operations, implement mitigation strategies, and ensure business continuity.
• Build and develop high-performing support teams in engineering, project services, and facility management.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting & cost optimization

Vendor & stakeholder coordination

Sustainability initiatives

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Architecture/Facilities Management

MBA or Real Estate Management (preferred)

Job description

Job Description and Responsibilities

Technical Operations Oversight & Operational Strategy Alignment

• Support engineering and maintenance teams with technical expertise, troubleshooting, and resource allocation.

• Translate the Company’s overall business strategy into actionable technical operations support programs.

Governance and Compliance

• Establish and oversee compliance frameworks across engineering, maintenance, and development support in alignment with DHSUD, LGU, DENR, and other regulatory bodies.

• Develop policies, procedures, and standards that ensure operations consistently meet quality, safety, and sustainability benchmarks.

• Lead internal audits and risk assessments for operational functions to anticipate regulatory issues and mitigate risks.

Project & Development Support

• Provide strategic input into feasibility studies, cost planning, and technical due diligence of new projects.

• Ensure that project development pipelines have robust operational support for design, procurement, and construction phases.

• Align infrastructure and technical services with long-term community management and resident satisfaction goals.

Resource Optimization & Financial Stewardship

• Lead the preparation of strategic budgets for engineering, maintenance, and technical support divisions.

• Identify opportunities for cost savings through process improvements, sustainable solutions, and vendor negotiations.

• Create long-term asset management strategies to extend facility lifespan and optimize lifecycle costs.

Vendor and Stakeholder Coordination

• Manage relationships with technical vendors and service providers, negotiating contracts and performance standards to maximize value.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure smooth implementation of strategic initiatives

Innovation, Technology & Sustainability

• Drive adoption of smart building systems, asset management technologies, and energy-efficient infrastructure.

Risk Management

• Identify risks in technical operations, implement mitigation strategies, and ensure business continuity.

Leadership and Talent Development

• Build and develop high-performing support teams in engineering, project services, and facility management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management, or related field; Masters in Business Administration or Real Estate Management preferred but not required.

• 5+ years of progressive experience in technical operations, with at least 2 years in a leadership/strategic role.

• Strong background in real estate development, project management, facilities management, and regulatory compliance.

• Demonstrated ability to lead large teams and manage complex cross-functional operations.

• Proven track record of driving innovation, sustainability initiatives, and cost optimization in real estate operations.