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Facilities Managers

  • Bright Outlook
  • Rapid Growth

Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus.

What you’d do

  • Monitor the facility to ensure that it remains safe, secure, and well-maintained.
  • Oversee the maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, and electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Oversee construction and renovation projects to improve efficiency and to ensure that facilities meet environmental, health, and security standards, and comply with government regulations.
  • Plan, administer, and control budgets for contracts, equipment, and supplies.
  • Participate in architectural and engineering planning and design, including space and installation management.
  • Set goals and deadlines for the department.
  • Conduct classes to teach procedures to staff.
  • Prepare and review operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

Skills that matter

  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Monitoring
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Coordination

How to get there

Medium preparation: usually vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree

Also called

  • Facilities Director
  • Facilities Maintenance Manager
  • Facilities Manager
  • Facilities Operations Manager (Facilities Ops Manager)
  • Building Maintenance Superintendent
  • Building Services Supervisor

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