Facilities manager

Facilities managers manage buildings and facilities to ensure they are safe and fit for purpose.

Also known as

Building manager, asset manager, facilities coordinator, regional facilities manager, facilities and maintenance manager, facilities supervisor, technical facilities and service manager

Work environment

  • Usually work regular business hours
  • Usually work in offices
  • Need to be organised, solve problems and communicate well

Salary information

MOST COMMON
UPPER
LOWER
$50K-$133K 50000

Typical tasks

  • Manage buildings so they're safe
  • Oversee building maintenance and compliance
  • Manage health and safety risks
  • Plan for future needs and growth
  • Manage sustainability of buildings
  • Manage building purchases or leases
  • Oversee workspace design projects
  • Monitor heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems
  • Monitor building functions using technology
  • Prepare and manage operational budgets

Outlook

Facilities management is changing as organisations aim to run buildings more efficiently, safely and sustainably. In New Zealand, energy use, climate resilience, building compliance and asset maintenance remain key priorities. Globally, digital building systems, sensors and data are helping teams identify maintenance needs earlier and manage space, energy and services more effectively.

What employers and industry want in graduates

  • Plan maintenance, budgets, contracts and service schedules
  • Understand building systems, health and safety, and compliance
  • Solve practical problems calmly and make sound decisions
  • Communicate effectively with contractors, staff and building users
  • Use asset-management, reporting and digital building systems
  • Support sustainable use of energy, water and materials

AUT programmes

The above is a suggestion only and a starting point. You may need to meet other criteria or take additional steps to work in this career.

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