Facilities Manager Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Facilities Manager includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Plan and coordinate all installations (telecommunications, heat, electricity etc.) and refurbishments
  • Manage the upkeep of equipment and supplies to meet health and safety standards
  • Inspect buildings’ structures to determine the need for repairs or renovations
  • Review utilities consumption and strive to minimize costs
  • Supervise all staff facilities staff (custodians, technicians, groundskeepers etc.) and external contractors
  • Control activities like parking space allocation, waste disposal, building security etc.
  • Allocate office space according to needs
  • Handle insurance plans and service contracts
  • Keep financial and non-financial records
  • Perform analysis and forecasting

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Facilities Manager duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Facilities Manager roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.