Property & Studio Development Manager

David Kennedy Recruitment Ltd.

. Lead the office, facility, technical and project teams across Asia, covering hiring, training, performance reviews and cover plans .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeCebu • PhilippinesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing fit-out, construction, and technical installation projects, with a strong focus on budget planning, contractor management, and stakeholder communication across diverse teams and cultures.

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Project ManagementBudget PlanningContractor ManagementStakeholder CommunicationBuilding Services Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Fit-Out ManagementConstruction Project DeliveryCost ControlVariance ReportingBusiness Case WritingSite SupervisionHealth and Safety ComplianceFeasibility AnalysisInstallation OversightDocumentation Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationDetail-OrientedProactiveTact and Discretion

Industry Keywords

OPEXCAPEXFacility ManagementEngineeringHVACFire SafetyPower SystemsRenovationsVendor ManagementRemote Team Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the office, facility, technical and project teams across Asia, covering hiring, training, performance reviews and cover plans
Own the OPEX and CAPEX budgets, the regional business plan and OKR delivery, with monthly variance reporting
Manage all leased and owned properties, including leases, landlords, maintenance, inspections, vendors against SLAs and business continuity (power, cooling, fire safety)
Maintain the regional list of fit-outs, renovations, relocations and upgrades, each with priority, budget, timeline and owner
Write business cases and CAPEX requests, then track cost, schedule, quality, risks and changes
Manage contractors, tendering and site supervision, making sure health and safety and permits are in place
Report weekly to stakeholders and monthly to the PMO
Check site feasibility, build the plan and secure budget approval
Coordinate design, run supplier tenders and manage the fit-out contractors
Oversee installation, testing and test streams, then hand over to Operations with full documentation
Support the first weeks after go-live and run a post-launch review

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of professional experience, including 5+ years in a managerial role
Proven track record of delivering fit-out, construction or technical installation projects on time and on budget, preferably across several countries
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, facility management, IT, broadcasting or a related field
Solid understanding of building services (power, HVAC, fire safety, lighting and low-current systems)
Strong budget planning, cost control and contractor management skills
Full professional proficiency in English
Excellent communication and stakeholder management across cultures, time zones and remote teams
Accurate, detail-oriented and proactive, with tact and discretion with confidential information
Based in Cebu and willing to travel frequently across Asia