Facilities Management Jobs

"Keeping everything behind the scenes running safely and smoothly…"

A facilities manager is responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of a corporation or organization’s real estate as well as its systems. Possible systems to be maintained will include the HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing as well as technology. Typically the facilities manager will coordinate and manage a team of employees or contractors designated to maintain each operating system. Depending on the corporation or organization, responsibilities may include functional and operational design of the system itself and could require specific engineering training.

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Facilities Management Professional Reading and Resources

  • "Building Operating Management magazine"
  • "Maintenance Solutions magazine"
  • "Facilities Manager magazine"by APPA
  • "Facility Management Journal"by the IFMA
  • "Journal of Facilities Management"published by Emerald
  • "FM World" published for the British Institute of Facilities Management
  • "Real Estate, Facilities, and Projects magazine"
  • "Premises and Facilities Management magazine"
  • "Facility Manager's Operation and Maintenance Handbook"by Bernard T. Lewis
  • "The Facility Management Handbook"by David G. Cottscility (AS&HF) magazine
  • "Facility Management Resource Center" at www.fmlink.com
  • "FacilityManagement.com" at www.facilitymanagement.com

Industry Segments

  • High School Diploma minimum
  • Bachelor Degree in Business with Facilities concentration or equivalent
  • Electrical, Mechanical, or other technical degree
  • FMA - Facilities Management Administrator designation by BOMI
  • SMA - Systems Maintenance Administrator designation by BOMI
  • SMT - Systems Maintenance Technician designation by BOMI

Looking to the Future

Much like property managers, as long as buildings are operational, there will be a need for a facilities manager. Every asset will have HVAC, mechanical, and electrical systems that must be constantly managed, serviced, and updated. The future challenge will be for facilities managers to stay abreast of all technological improvements to the operating systems. It will be the facility managers who can most effectively manage the maintenance staff, maximize operational efficiency, and minimize costs who will be most successful. An attractive growth area within facilities management is the development, implementation, and maintenance of energy-efficient “green” technologies.

Top Facilities Management Companies

  • Most major corporations that own assets will have this position in house.
  • CBRE
  • Jones Lang LaSalle
  • Grubb & Ellis
  • Colliers
  • Transwestern Commercial Services
  • Cushman & Wakefield


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HVAC Building Engineer - Critical Facilities
We are hiring for a HVAC/Electrical Building Engineer for one of our critical facilities in Fort Worth! This Engineer is responsible for the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing/piping equipment, machinery and controls located in the interior and exterior...


CB Richard Ellis TX-Fort Worth 3/12/10
Maintenance Desk Supervisor
We are a New York City-based private equity fund that makes opportunistic investments in small and mid-size real estate properties in the office, multi-family, industrial, hospitality, and retail sectors throughout the United States.  Our focus is on undervalued assets ranging from $10-...


Confidential NY 3/11/10
Assistant Director of Real Estate
Assistant Director of Real Estate   Become part of one of the largest and most prestigious medical centers in the nation, Montefiore Medical Center.  Take advantage of the opportunity to utilize the skills and talents you currently posses while developing additional ones that will s...


Montefiore Medical Center NY-Bronx 3/9/10
Building Manager
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is looking for an experienced and professional individual to fill a Building Manager position in Rockford, IL. The ideal candidate should have experience assisting in the day to day management of large office buildings or large office compl...


General Services Administration IL-Rockford 3/8/10
Director - Global Facilities Management
DIRECTOR - GLOBAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (GFM)Broadcom Corporation staffs approximately 7,500 people in 3.0M square feet throughout North America, Europe, Asia and the Pacific Rim. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:The Director – GFM will be charged with overseeing all aspects of worldwide ...


Broadcom Corporation CA-Irvine 3/3/10
Facilities Manager
JOB SUMMARY Manages the proper operation and maintenance for a specific facility buildings and grounds. Manages the work assignments for building technicians, vendors, and contractors. • Manages facilities staff to deliver expected service levels to the client within the prescri...


CB Richard Ellis CA-San Dimas 3/2/10
Director of Facilities
  The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) is the ninth largest transit system in the U.S. and North America, providing bus, rail and mobility service to an average of half a million passengers daily.  As the leading transit provider for the region for over twenty-five y...


MARTA GA-Atlanta 3/1/10
Sr. Facilities Manager
JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible for the maintenance and operations of multiple properties of significant complexity. Supervises Facility Managers at assigned properties.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:Manages and coaches facilities staff to deliver excellent s...


CB Richard Ellis UT-Salt Lake City 2/25/10
Sr. Facilities Manager
-CBRE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Respond to client need and coordinate with maintenance staff to resolve problems. Maintains positive relationships and high retention levels with all clients. Responds to all problems and concerns and ensures compliance with rules and regulation...


CB Richard Ellis NJ-Jesery City 2/25/10
Sr. Facilities Manager
JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible for the maintenance and operations of multiple properties of significant complexity. Supervises Facility Managers at assigned properties. Critical facilities and engineering experience required.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:Ma...


CB Richard Ellis IL-Chicago 2/25/10

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