Description
Facilities managers perform strategic planning as well as routine operational planning related to buildings' administration and maintenance. They control and manage health and safety procedures, supervise the work of contractors, plan and handle buildings maintenance operations and fire safety and security issues, oversee buildings' cleaning activities and utilities infrastructure and are in charge of space management.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
fire safety regulationsenvironmental management standardsfacilities management in the organisationgreen building practicesenergy conservationelectrical power safety regulationscorporate social responsibilitybuilding automationaccountingemployment lawenergy marketsupply chain managementenergy performance of buildingscontract lawcleaning industry health and safety measures
Practical Skills
carry out energy management of facilitiesmanage logisticsensure compliance with noise standardsensure equipment maintenancemanage suppliesperform risk analysisensure equipment availabilityhandle customer complaintsinspect building systemsfollow company standardsensure inspections of facilitiesplan buildings maintenance workmanage staffmanage space utilisationinspect contracts for related grounds maintenance workmaintain customer servicepromote facilities management servicesestablish daily prioritiesmanage budgetsplan facilities management policiesliaise with managerssupervise workplan schedulemaintain relationship with customersmanage facilities servicesstrive for company growthsupervise daily information operationsmanage maintenance operationsoversee the facilities services budgetliaise with security authoritiesmanage major incidentsdesign building retrofitting solutionsread standard blueprintshandle surveillance equipmentperform procurement processesmanage emergency evacuation plansrespond to burglar alarm systemsplan health and safety proceduresevaluate employeesrecruit employeescreate solutions to problems