About This Career Path
Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus.
Business Management & Administration
Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings.
Facilities Managers
Average
$93,180
ANNUAL
$44.80
HOURLY
Entry Level
$49,480
ANNUAL
$23.79
HOURLY
Mid Level
$89,120
ANNUAL
$42.85
HOURLY
Expert Level
$130,040
ANNUAL
$62.52
HOURLY
Facilities Managers
3,230
Projected job openings through 2032
Facilities Managers
01
Monitor the facility to ensure that it remains safe, secure, and well-maintained.
02
Oversee the maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, and electrical and mechanical systems.
03
Oversee construction and renovation projects to improve efficiency and to ensure that facilities meet environmental, health, and security standards, and comply with government regulations.
04
Plan, administer, and control budgets for contracts, equipment, and supplies.
05
Participate in architectural and engineering planning and design, including space and installation management.
06
Set goals and deadlines for the department.
07
Conduct classes to teach procedures to staff.
08
Prepare and review operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
09
Acquire, distribute and store supplies.
10
Manage leasing of facility space.
Facilities Managers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
KNOWLEDGE
Personnel and Human Resources
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
ABILITY
Information Ordering
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
Business Management & Administration
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