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


Job Title / Description     Hide Description Company Location Posted
Lead Property Manager
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is looking for an experienced and professional individual to fill a Lead Property Manager position in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate should have experience in the day to day management of large office buildings or large office complexes incl...


General Services Administration IL-Chicago 9/2/10
Manager, Facilities
  JOB DESCRIPTION MANAGER, FACILITIES JOB OVERVIEW Location:                                 San Diego, CA Emp...


BioMed Realty, L.P. CA-San Diego 8/24/10
Director of Physical Plant
The Smith Center for the Performing Arts is a $470 million LEED certified project currently under construction in Las Vegas, opening in March 2012.  The complex will include a 230,000 sq. ft. building which will house a multi-purpose concert theater, meeting rooms, and office space; a 70,0...


The Smith Center for Performing Arts NV-Las Vegas 8/24/10
Energy Systems Manager
Excel in a team-based environment, but make an individual impression.Be there. To push the envelope. And to do things right. Join forces with CBRE, the world’s premier, full-service real estate services company. Contribute to a stable leader. And drive our business fast forward.Manage all power...


CB Richard Ellis CA-San Jose 8/24/10
Sr 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. • Supporting FM Director with account financial performance• Managing special projects & initiatives for cli...


CB Richard Ellis NC-Raleigh 8/24/10
Facilities Manager
**Positions available in North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, and Florida**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. • Managing operations & maintenance fo...


CB Richard Ellis NC-Raleigh 8/24/10
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. • Managing operations & maintenance for a specific geographic location including regional office and branches ...


CB Richard Ellis AL-Birmingham 8/24/10
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. • Managing operations & maintenance for a specific geographic location including regional office and branches ...


CB Richard Ellis GA-Atlanta 8/24/10
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. • Managing operations & maintenance for a specific geographic location including regional office and branches ...


CB Richard Ellis FL-Tampa 8/24/10
Data Center Facilities Engineer
Visa Inc. is a global payments technology company that connects consumers, businesses, financial institutions and governments in more than 200 countries and territories, enabling them to use digital currency instead of cash and checks.   Visa Inc. is currently seeking a Data Cen...


Visa Inc. CA-Foster City 8/23/10

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