Keeping everything behind the scenes running safely and smoothly A facilities manager is responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of a company 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 company or organization, responsibilities may include functional and operational design of the system itself and could require specific engineering training.
| Role / Company | Location | Posted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Space Planning & Design InternWPS Health Solutions | Madison, WI | Dec 12, 2018 | ||
| Senior / Manager, Regional Facilities Management (Based in Chicago, United States) Chicago, IllinoisMapletree Investments Pte Ltd | Chicago, IL | Dec 7, 2018 | ||
| Sequim Building ManagerBattelle-Pacific Northwest National Laboratory | Richland, WA | Dec 5, 2018 | ||
| Manager, F&O Operational DivisionBattelle-Pacific Northwest National Laboratory | Richland, WA | Dec 5, 2018 | ||
| Workplace Service Delivery Manager UK&IUnilever | Kingston, UK | Nov 28, 2018 | ||
| Senior Facility ManagerColliers International | Phoenix, AZ | Nov 30, 2018 | ||
| Facilities ManagerDallas Holocaust Museum | Dallas, TX | Nov 30, 2018 | ||
| Region Facilities TechnicianColliers International | Savannah, GA | Nov 30, 2018 | ||
| Workplace Advisor (San Ramon or Houston)Chevron | San Ramon, CA | Nov 30, 2018 | ||
| Facilities ManagerPitcairn Partners | Mid Atlantic Region, DC | Oct 29, 2018 |
Looking to the future
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 and sustainability standards. 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.
