Manager, Building Systems (Gia Binh International Airport)

Gia Binh International Airport is a nationally strategic aviation infrastructure project, envisioned to shape the future of Vietnam's aviation sector and serve as a driving force for the development of the aviation economy, contributing to the country's overall economic growth in the era of global integration. The project has been entrusted by the Government and the Ministry of Public Security to Masterise Groupone of Vietnam's leading developers in real estate and infrastructureto act as the investor partnering with the State in creating a landmark of national significance.

With the ambition to achieve international five-star airport service standards and be ranked among the world's Top 10 airports, Gia Binh International Airport is planned according to a next-generation airport city model. The project is developed as a world-class dual-use aviation hub, playing a strategic role in connecting key economic corridors, enhancing national competitiveness, and making a substantive contribution to the development of Vietnam's economy.

Working alongside Gia Binh International Airport represents a unique opportunity for outstanding individuals to take part directly in a historic national undertakingwhere professional expertise, international-standard thinking, and a strong sense of service to the nation are recognized and affirmed, together with broad opportunities for career advancement and long-term professional growth.

Join Masterise Group from the very beginning to build the foundations, define new standards, and create lasting value and legacy for your career, and for the pride of Vietnam.

JOB PURPOSE

Provide operational oversight to ensure safe, stable and uninterrupted operation of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) plants, ventilation systems, and building management systems serving across the airport facilities. Accountable for the day-to-day system stability and performance of building mechanical and control assets across all operating shifts, effective fault response and coordinated recovery during system disruptions. Lead the building systems and service providers to maintain operational continuity in a 24/7 airport.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

HVAC & Building Control Operations

1. Ensure Passenger Terminal Building systems: HAVC plants, air handling units, ventilation systems and the associated controls operate within defined performance and safety parameters to support continuous airport operations.
2. Maintain oversight of Passenger Terminal Building system management systems to identify alarms, abnormal trends, and control issues that may affect passenger comfort, safety or system stability.
3. Direct and approve operational responses to Passenger Terminal Building systems: HVAC or control system abnormalities or failures, including load reduction, equipment isolation, system switching, and recovery actions, balancing technical risk with operational impact.
4. Provide cross-shift governance to ensure that unresolved system issues, temporary fixes and operational risks are clearly handed over, tracked and followed through.

Maintenance of Mechanical & Control Assets

1. Set maintenance priorities for Passenger Terminal Building systems: HVAC and control equipment based on system criticality, operational risk and potential impact to airport facilities
2. Oversee and hold teams and service providers accountable for the effective execution of preventive and corrective maintenance for chillers, air handling units (AHUs), pumps, valves, sensors, and control panels.
3. Review breakdown reports and recurring failure trends to identify root causes, direct corrective actions and improve overall system reliability and performance.
4. Ensure that repaired or maintained systems are properly tested, safely returned to service and perform as intended before resuming normal operations.

People Management & Team Development

1. Lead and manage Passenger Terminal Building system teams across multiple shifts to ensure adequate capability, coverage, and decision-making authority at all times.
2. Set clear expectations and performance standards for system availability, fault response, escalation, and maintenance execution in a live airport operating environment.
3. Provide operational direction and decision-making support during system disruptions, incidents, and recovery activities.
4. Act as the primary escalation point for complex or high-impact building mechanical and control system issues affecting airport operations.
5. Build team capability through coaching, performance feedback, and on-the-job development focused on building systems, controls, and airport operational requirements.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications & Work Experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field is preferred. Candidates with substantial relevant experience may be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
• 5-8 years of experience managing HVAC and building control systems in 24/7 operational environment or large commercial facility required.
• Strong hands-on exposure to HVAC plants, ventilation systems, and building management or control systems in live operational settings.
• Demonstrated ability to lead operational responses to system faults, breakdowns, and disruptions, coordinating teams and service providers to restore services safely and efficiently.
• Experience working with external contractors and service partners for maintenance and fault resolution.

Certifications & Licenses:

• Relevant local safety, operational, or statutory certifications required to supervise or manage mechanical and building systems operations, where applicable.