Facilities Managers

Overview

Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus.

Demand
Career Demand by State Career Demand by State Legend
Technology Skills
Technology
Example
Hot Technology
Accounting software
Intuit QuickBooks
Customer relationship management CRM software
Blackbaud The Raiser's Edge
Data base management system software
Teradata Database
Data base reporting software
SAP BusinessObjects Crystal Reports
Data base user interface and query software
Yardi
Desktop publishing software
Microsoft Publisher
Document management software
Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
Electronic mail software
IBM Notes
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Microsoft Dynamics GP
Enterprise system management software
IBM Power Systems software
Financial analysis software
Delphi Technology
Graphics or photo imaging software
Microsoft Visio
Human resources software
ADP Workforce Now
Industrial control software
Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software
Instant messaging software
GroupMe
Internet browser software
Web browser software
Office suite software
Google Drive
Operating system software
Microsoft Windows XP
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Project management software
Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Word processing software
Microsoft Word
Tools Used
Tool
Example
Communications Devices and Accessories
Mobile phones
Computer Equipment and Accessories
Desktop computers
Office machines and their supplies and accessories
10-key calculators
Detailed Work Activities

Manage inventories of products or organizational resources.

Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources.

Conduct employee training programs.

Allocate physical resources within organizations.

Monitor facilities or operational systems.

Manage construction activities.

Direct facility maintenance or repair activities.

Plan facility layouts or designs.

Prepare operational budgets.

Prepare operational progress or status reports.

Develop organizational goals or objectives.

Majors
Major
Engineering-Related Fields
Housing and Human Environments
Historic Preservation and Conservation
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Business/Commerce, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Hospitality Administration/Management