Facilities and Capital Projects Manager
Career GuideKey Responsibilities
- Own facility operations plans for one or more sites
- Manage preventive maintenance programs and service schedules
- Lead capital projects from scope through handover
- Build project budgets and track spend against plan
- Create timelines and coordinate contractors and internal teams
- Oversee vendor selection, contracts, and performance reviews
- Partner with Finance on capital planning and approvals
- Ensure compliance with safety rules and building regulations
- Manage building systems reliability and downtime response
- Coordinate space moves, renovations, and workplace upgrades
- Drive energy reduction and sustainability initiatives
- Prepare progress updates for senior leaders and site stakeholders
Top Skills for Success
Project Planning
Budget Management
Vendor Management
Contract Management
Risk Management
Stakeholder Management
Communication
Negotiation
Schedule Management
Quality Management
Safety Management
Building Systems Knowledge
Construction Management
Space Planning
Energy Management
Procurement
Change Management
Problem Solving
Career Progression
Can Lead To
Facilities Manager
Project Manager
Maintenance Manager
Real Estate Manager
Construction Manager
Transition Opportunities
Director of Facilities
Head of Workplace
Capital Programs Manager
Director of Real Estate
Operations Director
Common Skill Gaps
Often Missing Skills
Capital PlanningProject ControlsCost EstimatingBuilding Code KnowledgeSustainability ReportingCommissioning OversightConstruction Safety OversightCMMS AdministrationLease and Real Estate FundamentalsExecutive Reporting
Development SuggestionsBuild a repeatable project playbook with clear scope, budget, schedule, and risk logs. Strengthen financial skills for business cases and approvals. Practice clear status reporting for leaders. Deepen knowledge of building systems and safety expectations through formal training and on-site walkthroughs.
Salary & Demand
Median Salary Range
Entry LevelUSD 80,000 to 105,000
Mid LevelUSD 105,000 to 145,000
Senior LevelUSD 145,000 to 200,000
Growth Trend
Steady demand. Organizations are investing in building reliability, safety, energy efficiency, and workplace upgrades, which supports continued hiring in many regions.Companies Hiring
Major Employers
CBREJLLCushman and WakefieldSodexoABM IndustriesISSJohnson ControlsSiemensKaiser PermanenteHCA HealthcareAmazonGoogle
Industry Sectors
Corporate offices and workplace servicesHealthcareHigher educationManufacturingLogistics and distributionData centersRetailGovernment and public sectorProperty managementBiotech and life sciences
Recommended Next Steps
1
Create a portfolio of three to five completed projects with budget, schedule, and results2
Earn a project management credential such as PMP3
Pursue facilities credentials such as IFMA FMP or IFMA CFM4
Add a sustainability credential such as LEED Green Associate5
Take construction safety training such as OSHA 306
Develop a standard vendor scorecard and contract review checklist7
Improve cost forecasting using monthly variance reviews and lessons learned8
Learn a CMMS platform and document preventive maintenance standards9
Build a capital plan template for multi-year needs and prioritization