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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.

Median salary

$104,690

Typical range

$63k – $173k

Job outlook

+4% (faster than average)

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Education

Typical entry: Associate degree

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Typical progression

  1. Junior Facilities Managers

    Entry / Junior

    $62,550

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Facilities Managers

    Established

    $104,690

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Facilities Managers

    Senior

    $138,885

Key skills

A typical day

  • 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.

Fields of study

Any field

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