Occupation
Facilities Manager
A Facilities Manager oversees the physical infrastructure of an organization's buildings and grounds, ensuring operations run smoothly across offices, plants, or campuses. Responsibilities include vendor management, building maintenance, budgeting, and space planning, all while enforcing health and safety compliance to protect employees and visitors. The role attracts practical, hands-on managers, often with backgrounds in operations, engineering, or property management, who are comfortable juggling contractors, budgets, and emergency repairs.
Duties & responsibilities
- Manage vendor relationships and coordinate maintenance across building systems and facilities
- Oversee budgeting, capital projects, and resource allocation for physical infrastructure
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements for the workplace
- Plan and optimize office or facility space to meet organizational needs
- Lead and supervise facilities teams or coordinate with external contractors and service providers
- Monitor building operations and respond to maintenance issues and emergencies
- Develop and implement facilities processes, programs, and asset management systems
What Facilities Manager roles involve, from employers’ own postings.
How much does a Facilities Manager make?
Too few Facilities Manager postings state pay to publish a median yet: 21 of 27 open roles do, and we wait for 25.
Who is hiring for Facilities Manager roles?
27 open Facilities Manager roles from 23 employers; the most at ABM Industries, Beckman Coulter and Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.
From employers’ own postings, as of.
Facilities Manager in the job market
Last checked October 28, 2026
- Open roles
- 27
- Employers
- 23
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Open Facilities Manager roles (27)
Assistant Director of Labor and Custodial Services
Architect of the Capitol
Washington, DC · $121,785 – $187,093
This role oversees the day-to-day operations of custodial and labor services for Senate office buildings, managing staff, equipment, and strategic improvements to service delivery. It suits experienced facilities managers or operations leaders from government or large institutional backgrounds who can lead teams and navigate labor relations.
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LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Air Mobility Command
Travis Afb, CA · $77,161 – $100,315
This federal position oversees facility planning, environmental compliance, and maintenance operations for an Air Force Maintenance Group, managing repair projects, environmental programs, and emergency preparedness while coordinating with base personnel. It suits experienced professionals in facilities management or civil engineering who can navigate federal compliance requirements and lead cross-functional teams.
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Facilities Planning and Operations Manager
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, DC · $169,279 – $197,200
The Smithsonian Institution seeks a manager to oversee facilities planning, capital projects, and operations at its National Zoological Conservation Biology Institute, directing strategic initiatives across animal habitats, exhibitions, and infrastructure. This role suits someone with substantial experience managing complex facilities and construction projects in zoo, museum, or research settings, particularly those involving animal welfare and environmental systems.
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FACILITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
Defense Information Systems Agency
Ford Island, Hawaii · $93,445 – $121,482
This federal role manages facility operations and infrastructure for a US Cyber Command installation, overseeing building systems, maintenance contracts, fleet assets, and capital improvement projects. It suits experienced facilities professionals comfortable with government contracting, security clearances, and coordinating across military agencies.
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SUPERVISORY FACILITY OPERATION SPECIALIST
U.S. Pacific Fleet
Bremerton, WA · $119,630 – $155,521
This federal supervisory role manages facility operations and IT infrastructure for a naval shipyard's Ocean Engineering department, overseeing a small team and ensuring compliance with safety, hazardous materials, and operational standards. It suits experienced facilities managers or operations professionals with a background in federal service or equivalent private-sector management of maintenance, utilities, and personnel.
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DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING NF-05
United States Army Installation Management Command
Lake Buena Vista, Florida · $120,000 – $145,000
This director-level engineering role manages the facilities and long-term maintenance strategy for a 584-room Armed Forces resort hotel. It suits experienced facility directors with proven success overseeing mechanical, electrical, and infrastructure systems at large hospitality properties and comfort with standalone budget and contract responsibility.
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Facilities And Equipment Specialist
U.S. Coast Guard
New London, CT · $69,642 – $90,540
A civilian federal position managing facilities operations, maintenance records, and equipment administration for a Coast Guard academy base. This role suits someone with hands-on experience in building maintenance systems and facility asset management who wants stable government employment.
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Real Property Operations Manager
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts
Washington, DC · $169,292 – $209,600
This is a strategic operations leadership role managing the U.S. Judiciary's real property portfolio, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to oversee facilities, leasing, and space management across court buildings. It suits an experienced executive comfortable with government acquisition processes, organizational design, and complex stakeholder management in a federal setting.
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Project Manager - Engineering
ABM Industries
Philadelphia, PA · $90,000 – $100,000
This role oversees facilities management operations including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems at a multi-property portfolio, with responsibility for safety protocols, staff training, and quality assurance across all base building functions. It suits someone with facilities or building systems management experience who can balance technical oversight with coordination of maintenance teams and vendors.
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Director, Facilities
Relativity Space
Long Beach, CA · $165,000 – $247,000
Lead facilities engineering and infrastructure operations for a rocket manufacturing company, managing complex systems across a million-square-foot facility and scaling the facilities team from the ground up. This role suits experienced facilities leaders with a track record in large industrial environments who want ownership over critical infrastructure supporting cutting-edge aerospace manufacturing.
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Likely next role (1)
Where Facilities Managers commonly go next: Facilities Director.
Critical Facilities - Data Infra (Sr Director, Facilities / Maintenance)
FIS
US FL JAX 347
This senior director role leads the strategy and operations of a company's global data center and colocation facilities, ensuring they remain resilient, compliant, and cost-effective while supporting mission-critical workloads. It suits experienced facilities or infrastructure leaders comfortable with executive responsibility, vendor management, capital planning, and the technical depth of large-scale power, cooling, and physical systems.
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From Construction Manager, Fitness Center Manager, General Manager, Maintenance Technician, Office Manager, Operations and Maintenance Specialist, Operations Manager, Production Plant Manager, Property Manager, Real Estate Manager, Security Manager, Security Officer.
Construction Manager
Volkert, Inc.
Montgomery, AL
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OPERATIONS SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Air Force Elements, U.S. Special Operations Command
Salt Lake City, Utah; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California; Denver, Colorado; Washington, District of Columbia; Miami, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; New Orleans, Louisiana; Boston, Massachusetts; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Kansas City, Missouri; Albuquerque, New Mexico; New York, New York; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Portland, Oregon; Austin, Texas · $90,925 – $118,204
This federal role oversees complex operations support, logistics, acquisitions, and training programs for a major military organization, requiring senior-level coordination across multiple directorates and extensive government relationships. It suits experienced operations professionals with deep knowledge of defense systems, budgeting, and special operations who can manage multiyear programs and work independently in challenging environments.
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SUPERVISORY SECURITY OFFICER
United States Fleet Forces Command
Fort Meade, Maryland · $143,913 – $187,093
This role oversees all security operations for highly classified government programs across multiple military installations, directing staff and ensuring compliance with complex federal security protocols. It suits experienced security professionals ready to manage personnel, resolve sophisticated incidents, and guide senior leadership on classification and protection standards.
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Business Office Manager
Indian Health Service
Warm Springs, OR · $67,970 – $88,356
This healthcare administrative role supervises billing, collections, and patient registration operations for a Native American health services organization, directing teams that maximize insurance reimbursement and manage patient financial information. It suits experienced healthcare finance managers comfortable with supervisory responsibility, federal employment processes, and third-party insurance procedures.
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Construction Manager
JLL
El Segundo, CA
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Maintenance Technician
Gordon Food Service
Springfield, OH
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Security Assistant
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Pomeroy, WA · $40,736 – $52,957
This federal position secures a hydroelectric facility for the US Army Corps of Engineers, managing access control systems, monitoring security cameras, and maintaining visitor badges across a multipurpose dam complex. It suits someone with security or administrative experience who can work with access-control software and electronic systems in a critical infrastructure setting.
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Security Officer
HonorHealth
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Construction Manager
BJ's Wholesale Club
Home Office/Remote, OH #0683
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Security Specialist
Missile Defense Agency
Dahlgren, VA · $91,870 – $158,322
This role leads a government security program managing classified information handling, compliance reviews, and incident investigations across a defense agency. It suits experienced security professionals who can direct teams and enforce national security policies at an enterprise scale.
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Skills Facilities Manager postings ask for
Measured from the 27 open roles, not from a curated list.
- Electrical Systems5 roles18.5%
- HVAC4 roles14.8%
- Project Management4 roles14.8%
Employers hiring Facilities Managers
23 in total, most open roles first.
- ABM Industries4 roles
Beckman Coulter2 roles- AC
- ACAir Mobility Command1 role
- ACArchitect of the Capitol1 role
- AAritzia1 role
Blue Apron1 role- CTCentury Theatres1 role