Director of Facilities and Leasing

Lead the Future with a Team Built for Growth

At Emapta, we build careers that thrive on growth, innovation, and genuine partnership. As a proudly Filipino-born global outsourcing company, we empower professionals to shape meaningful work while staying connected to what matters most at home. Our teams support industries across the world, driven by collaboration, integrity, and a shared commitment to excellence. With access to world-class clients, continuous learning, and a culture that invests deeply in its people, Emapta offers a space where leaders can create real impact. Join a company that champions talent, celebrates ambition, and gives you the platform to define the future of your career.

Job Description

As a Director of Facilities and Leasing, you will lead the strategic direction, operations, and optimization of multi-site facilities while overseeing leasing, workplace design, capital projects, compliance, and vendor management across complex, high-volume environments.

Job Overview

Employment type: Full-time

Shift: Flexible shift, Weekends Off

Work setup: Hybrid, Makati

Exciting Perks Await

• Competitive Salary Package
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Prime office location in Makati (Easy access to MRT stations, restaurants, and banks)
• HMO coverage with free dependent upon regularization
• Flexible shift schedule
• Fixed weekends off
• Salary Advance Program through our banking partner (subject to assessment)
• Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy )
• Free 24/7 access to our Ortigas and Makati office gyms with physical fitness trainer
• Exclusive Emapta Lifestyle perks (hotel and restaurant discounts, and more)
• Unlimited employee referral incentives
• Standard government and Emapta benefits
• 20 annual leaves (including 5 convertible to cash)
• Fun and engaging employee activities
• Mentorship and exposure to global leadership
• Career growth opportunities
• Diverse and supportive work environment

The Qualifications We Seek

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Real Estate, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 10 years of progressive facilities, leasing, or real estate experience; 5+ years in senior leadership.
• Strong background in BPO/IT-BPM or large multinational, multi-site environments.
• Proven success managing 50,000-200,000+ sqm portfolios and large-scale build-outs.

Core Competencies

• Executive-level negotiation and stakeholder management.
• Advanced knowledge of building systems and redundancy infrastructure.
• Strong governance mindset with audit and compliance expertise.
• Strategic thinker with strong execution capability.
• High resilience and sound decision-making in 24/7 operations.
• Influential leadership presence with ability to engage C-suite.

Success Metrics

• Portfolio cost optimization and cost-per-seat reduction.
• Facility uptime and critical incident response.
• On-time, on-budget delivery of capital projects.
• Space utilization and scalability to support client ramps.
• Market-competitive lease outcomes.
• Audit and compliance performance.
• Team leadership and capability development.

Your Daily Tasks

Real Estate Strategy & Portfolio Management

• Define and execute long-term real estate strategies including expansion, consolidation, and optimization.
• Analyze market trends, pricing, and supply pipelines within Manila and PEZA zones.
• Provide executive recommendations on acquisitions, redevelopment, and lease commitments.
• Monitor portfolio performance, occupancy costs, utilization, and risk exposure.

Executive Leasing Oversight

• Lead end-to-end leasing activities including negotiations, structuring, renewals, and exits.
• Drive high-level negotiations with landlords, developers, and brokers.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance and financial controls.
• Present monthly lease exposure, escalations, and commitments to senior leadership.

Facilities Operations Leadership

• Oversee 24/7 facilities operations across large-scale BPO campuses.
• Establish KPIs for maintenance, security, utilities, and safety.
• Implement preventive maintenance and sustainability programs.
• Act as final escalation authority for critical incidents and infrastructure failures.

Capital Projects & Workplace Design

• Direct major fit-outs, renovations, and site transitions for thousands of seats.
• Manage internal teams and vendors to ensure timely and quality project delivery.
• Ensure workplace design meets client specifications and employee wellness standards.

Compliance, Safety & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to DOLE, DTI, OSH, PEZA, and LGU regulations.
• Oversee emergency response, crisis management, and business continuity planning.
• Conduct audits and risk assessments to mitigate operational risks.

Financial & Vendor Governance

• Develop and manage CAPEX & OPEX budgets.
• Drive ROI on capital improvements with disciplined fiscal management.
• Oversee vendor performance and compliance across security, utilities, and technical services.
• Partner with procurement for transparent and competitive sourcing.

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and lead multi-site facilities teams and outsourced partners.
• Serve as strategic advisor to senior executives on real estate and operational risk.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to anticipate capacity needs.
• Represent the company in external engagements with landlords and regulators.

Why We Stand Out Among the Rest:

Join Emapta, recognized as one of the Top 20 Dream Companies for Filipinos in 2024. With a 50/50 gender ratio and a culture rooted in care and empathy, you'll feel valued from day one. We're committed to growing talent and setting you up for success.

Be part of a team that showcases Filipino excellence to the world. With 20 offices across 11 countries and 1,000+ clients, you'll create real impact every day-whether you work from home or on-site. Our 100% virtual recruitment process makes it easy to get started.

At Emapta, you're not just joining a company-you're becoming part of a thriving community of 10,000+ professionals growing careers with purpose. And behind every partnership we build is a deep respect for people and the impact they make.

"We place integrity at the heart of everything we do and truly value the human experience. That's why, for clients, it's a profound and transformational process that gives them the opportunity to achieve the business growth they desire."

Tim Vorbach, CEO

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