How do I start a career in Property, Construction & Safety?

Start with a free FI course, then the starting-level short courses and diploma: Maintenance Helper · Leasing Assistant · Safety Aide. Entry-level jobs include Maintenance Technician · Leasing Officer · Safety Officer.

How much can I earn in Property, Construction & Safety in the Philippines?

As a general guide, entry level (0–2 years) is about ₱15,000–₱30,000 a month, mid level (3–5 years) about ₱30,000–₱60,000 and senior/manager level about ₱60,000–₱150,000. Pay varies by employer, city and licence; overseas jobs usually pay more.

Can I work remotely or part-time in Property, Construction & Safety?

Mostly on-site; leasing admin and property marketing can be remote. Project and contract work is common.

Can I start my own business in Property, Construction & Safety?

Yes. A common idea is: Maintenance services, property management or short-term rentals. FI teaches the trade and the business side, and shows where to register in the Philippines or abroad.

Careers in Property, Construction & Safety: Jobs, Salary & Courses

CAREER PATHS · INDUSTRY

See every level in Property, Construction & Safety, from student to executive: the jobs, typical pay, and the steps to move up. Tell us where you are now and where you want to go.

1. Student

Still in school

Jobs: Senior High student

1
FI · K–12FI Online Senior HighSelf-Paced from ₱51,480 a year · Live Online available
2
Outside FISenior High strand: STEM or TVL
3
FI · Free courseWorkplace Safety Introduction₱0 · start today
4
Outside FIA college degree, if the job you want needs one (see the notes in each level)

2. Starting out

No work experienceStarting pay, usually at the lower end of entry level

Jobs: Maintenance Helper · Leasing Assistant · Safety Aide

1
FI · Professional DiplomaProperty Maintenance720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
2
FI · Professional DiplomaReal Estate Office Administration720 learning hours · from ₱8,500

3. Entry level

0–2 years₱15,000–₱30,000 a month

Jobs: Maintenance Technician · Leasing Officer · Safety Officer

1
FI · Professional DiplomaElectrical Maintenance Fundamentals720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
2
FI · Professional DiplomaLeasing Administration720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
3
FI · Professional DiplomaOccupational Safety & Health720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
4
Outside FISafety officers need DOLE-accredited OSH training
5
Outside FIElectrical, plumbing and real estate brokerage need TESDA or PRC licences

4. Mid level / Supervisor

3–5 years₱30,000–₱60,000 a month

Jobs: Facilities Supervisor · Property Officer · Project Coordinator

1
FI · Professional DiplomaFacilities Management720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
2
FI · Professional DiplomaConstruction Project Coordination720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
3
FI · Professional DiplomaWorkplace Safety Management720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
4
FI · PathwayPEDAP: turn your work experience into an FI diploma₱8,500

5. Senior / Manager

6–10 years₱60,000–₱150,000 a month

Jobs: Property Manager · Facilities Manager · HSE Manager

1
FI · Professional DiplomaProperty Management720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
2
FI · Professional DiplomaRisk Management & Business Continuity720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
3
FI · PathwayETEEAP: earn a college degree from your experience (5+ years)₱8,500 FI fee · university fees separate

6. Executive

10+ yearsAbove the senior range; varies widely by company

Jobs: Head of Facilities · Real Estate Director

1
FI · Professional DiplomaStrategic Management720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
2
FI · Professional DiplomaReal Estate Sales & Marketing720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
3
Outside FIReal estate brokers need a PRC licence (FI review available)

Changing careers into Property, Construction & Safety

Good for people from technical trades or sales. Start with the free course, take the starting-level courses, and use PEDAP if your past work is related. Most career changers then apply at entry level and move up faster because of their experience.

1
FI · Free courseWorkplace Safety Introduction₱0 · start today
2
FI · Professional DiplomaProperty Maintenance720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
3
FI · Professional DiplomaReal Estate Office Administration720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
4
FI · PathwayPEDAP: turn your work experience into an FI diploma₱8,500
5
Outside FIUpdate your CV in My FI to show your new FI credentials

Starting your own business

Idea: Maintenance services, property management or short-term rentals. Learn the trade first, then the business side: planning, registration, pricing and managing money.

1
FI · Professional DiplomaProperty Maintenance720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
2
FI · Professional DiplomaShort-Term Rental Operations720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
3
FI · Short courseStarting a Small Business24 learning hours · ₱4,000
4
FI · Short courseBusiness Plan Basics24 learning hours · ₱4,000
5
FI · Professional DiplomaSmall Business Management720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
6
FI · Professional DiplomaBusiness Registration & Licensing Support720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
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Outside FIRegister your business: DTI (sole proprietor) or SEC, barangay and mayor's permit, BIR

Ways to work

Full-timeBuildings, malls, developers and contractors – here and abroad.

Part-timeProject and contract work is common.

RemoteMostly on-site; leasing admin and property marketing can be remote.

Salary guide (Philippines, monthly)

Each level shows a general range for the Philippines. Examples for this industry:

Use the general ranges for each level; licensed and Gulf-based roles usually pay more.

Sources: public 2026 salary guides (multiplymii.com for the general ranges; others as named). Pay depends on the employer, city, licence and experience. Overseas jobs, for example in the Middle East, usually pay more. This is a guide, not a job offer.

All FI courses in Property, Construction & Safety

Occupational Safety & Health · Professional Diploma
Workplace Safety Management · Professional Diploma
Fire Safety & Emergency Preparedness · Professional Diploma
Food Safety & Hygiene · Professional Diploma
Security Operations Management · Professional Diploma
Risk Management & Business Continuity · Professional Diploma
Compliance & Documentation · Professional Diploma
Construction Project Coordination · Professional Diploma
Facilities Management · Professional Diploma
Property Maintenance · Professional Diploma
Electrical Maintenance Fundamentals · Professional Diploma
Plumbing Maintenance Fundamentals · Professional Diploma
HVAC Maintenance Fundamentals · Professional Diploma
Technical Services Supervision · Professional Diploma
Property Management · Professional Diploma
Real Estate Sales & Marketing · Professional Diploma
Leasing Administration · Professional Diploma
Facilities & Building Operations · Professional Diploma
Short-Term Rental Operations · Professional Diploma
Property Customer Service · Professional Diploma
Real Estate Office Administration · Professional Diploma

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