Facilities Manager
Facility ServicesYou're responsible for everything about the building that isn't the people working inside it — HVAC, electrical, plumbing, security systems, vendor contracts, and the capital budget that determines whether the roof gets replaced this year or next. You manage custodial teams, coordinate with contractors, and field calls about things that break at the worst possible time. Nobody thinks about you until the heat goes out.
Salary Range
Low
$48k
Median
$62k
High
$85k
10-Year Growth
6%
US Workers
120K
Education
Associate's or Bachelor's degree + Certified Facility Manager (CFM) preferred + 5+ years experience
Environment
indoor
Tools & Technical Skills
- ▸Building operations (HVAC, electrical, plumbing)
- ▸Vendor & contractor management
- ▸CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)
- ▸Budget management & capital planning
- ▸OSHA, ADA & building code compliance
- ▸Energy management & sustainability
- ▸Space planning & renovation coordination
People & Mindset Skills
- ▸Leadership
- ▸Problem-solving
- ▸Communication
- ▸Budget prioritization
- ▸Vendor negotiation
- ▸Emergency response
- ▸Strategic planning
Learn the skills
Courses and certifications to get you job-ready
Vendor & contractor management
CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)
Budget management & capital planning
OSHA, ADA & building code compliance
Energy management & sustainability
What you'll actually do
- 01Oversee all building operations — HVAC, electrical, plumbing, security
- 02Manage vendor contracts for maintenance, landscaping, and cleaning services
- 03Develop and manage the facilities budget and capital improvement plans
- 04Respond to emergency building issues — leaks, power outages, security incidents
- 05Ensure compliance with OSHA, ADA, and local building codes
- 06Coordinate with tenants, management, and contractors who are always behind schedule
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