Lead Facilities Engineer - Other South Retail Projects

Job Summary

Lead Facilities Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Facilities & Engineering Operations
   • Oversee the day-to-day operation and maintenance of mall facilities and engineering systems.
   • Ensure reliable operation of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, vertical transportation, building automation, and other building systems.
   • Monitor critical equipment and utilities and ensure preventive maintenance schedules are implemented.
   • Lead the response to equipment breakdowns, utility interruptions, and other engineering emergencies.
2. Preventive & Corrective Maintenance
   • Develop, implement, and monitor preventive maintenance programs.
   • Review maintenance reports and ensure corrective actions are completed within agreed timelines.
   • Investigate recurring equipment failures and recommend permanent solutions.
   • Ensure equipment history, maintenance records, and technical documentation are properly maintained.
3. Tenant Engineering / Technical Coordination
   • Review and monitor tenant construction, renovation, fit-out, and reinstatement works.
   • Review technical plans, shop drawings, method statements, and engineering submissions.
   • Conduct technical inspections of tenant premises and ensure compliance with mall standards and applicable codes.
4. Regulatory & Statutory Compliance
   • Ensure the mall complies with applicable building, fire, electrical, environmental, occupational safety, and other regulatory requirements.
   • Coordinate inspections and requirements of government agencies such as the BFP, LGU/Building Official, DENR/EMB, LLDA, DOLE, and other applicable authorities.
   • Monitor permits, certificates, licenses, inspection reports, and regulatory submissions.
   • Ensure timely resolution of findings, Notices of Violation (NOVs), and compliance requirements.
5. Fire & Life Safety
   • Ensure proper operation and maintenance of fire alarm, fire detection, sprinkler, standpipe, fire pump, emergency lighting, fire exits, and other life-safety systems.
   • Coordinate fire safety inspections, testing, and maintenance.
   • Monitor compliance with the Fire Code and applicable NFPA standards.
   • Participate in emergency drills and develop/implement corrective actions from fire safety inspections.
6. Energy & Utility Management
   • Monitor electricity, water, fuel, and other utility consumption.
   • Analyze utility consumption and identify opportunities for energy and cost savings.
   • Monitor electrical demand, power quality, and major electrical equipment.
   • Implement energy conservation and sustainability initiatives.
7. Projects & CAPEX
   • Lead or support the implementation of CAPEX, repair, renovation, and improvement projects.
   • Prepare technical scopes, specifications, estimates, and project requirements.
   • Coordinate with contractors, consultants, procurement, finance, operations, and other stakeholders.
   • Monitor project schedule, quality, budget, safety, and completion.
   • Conduct project inspections, punch listing, testing and commissioning, and turnover.
8. Contractor & Service Provider Management
   • Supervise and evaluate engineering contractors and service providers.
   • Monitor compliance with contracts, scope of work, service-level agreements, and performance standards.
   • Review service reports, preventive maintenance records, quotations, and accomplishment reports.
   • Recommend contractor performance improvements, renewal, or replacement when necessary.
9. Emergency & Business Continuity
   • Act as the engineering lead during power outages, flooding, fire incidents, equipment failures, and other emergencies.
   • Ensure availability and readiness of emergency equipment such as generators, pumps,, fire pumps, and emergency lighting.
   • Develop and maintain emergency response procedures.
   • Participate in business continuity and disaster preparedness planning.
10. Team Leadership

• Lead and supervise technicians, maintenance personnel, and contractors.
• Assign work and monitor manpower deployment.
• Conduct coaching, training, and performance evaluation.
• Establish clear priorities for daily engineering activities and urgent concerns.

11. Budget & Cost Control

• Prepare and monitor the engineering/facilities operating and CAPEX budget.
• Review purchase requisitions, purchase orders, quotations, and contractor proposals.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising safety, reliability, and service quality.
• Monitor actual expenses against approved budgets.

12. Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare regular engineering and facilities reports for management.
• Report equipment status, breakdowns, preventive maintenance, utility consumption, projects, compliance, and outstanding issues.

Technical Competencies and Skills

with experience

Education, Trainings and Licenses Required

Electrical Engineering PRC License, Pollution Control Officer