Occupation: Facilities Managers
Facilities Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus.
Reported Job Titles (10)
- Building Maintenance Superintendent
- Building Services Supervisor
- Facilities Coordinator
- Facilities Director
- Facilities Engineer
- Facilities Maintenance Manager
- Facilities Manager
- Facilities Operations Manager (Facilities Ops Manager)
- Facilities Operations Specialist (Facilities Ops Specialist)
- Maintenance Superintendent
Core Tasks (10)
- 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.
- Acquire, distribute and store supplies.
- Dispose of, or oversee the disposal of, surplus or unclaimed property.
Supplemental Tasks (1)
- Manage leasing of facility space.