Mid-Level

Facilities Operations Manager (Facilities Ops Manager)

The buildings operations leader — managing facility operations to support the workforce and business.

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Job markets for Facilities Operations Manager (Facilities Ops Manager)s
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Facilities Operations Manager (Facilities Ops Manager)

As Facilities Operations Manager, you manage the operations of organizational facilities. You oversee building systems, manage maintenance and services, ensure safe and comfortable environments, and optimize facilities performance and costs.

Your days involve operational oversight and problem-solving. You might address building issues, manage facilities staff and vendors, ensure safety and compliance, coordinate projects, and optimize operations. You keep facilities running effectively.

The hardest part is managing diverse building needs while controlling costs and ensuring occupant satisfaction. Facilities Operations Managers who thrive are strong operational managers, build effective vendor relationships, and balance service with efficiency.

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Portfolio scopeBuilding typesIn-house vs outsourcedIndustry requirementsTeam structure
Facilities Operations Manager scope varies by portfolio. Some manage single buildings; others multiple locations. Building types (office, industrial, specialized) have different needs. Outsourcing models vary. Industry requirements affect priorities.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
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1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Facilities Operations Manager (Facilities Ops Manager)s (SOC 11-3013.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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What is the facilities portfolio?
What building types are managed?
What is the operating model — in-house versus outsourced?
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$63K–$173K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
141K
U.S. Employment
+3.8%
10yr Growth
13K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$110K$107K$104K$101K$99K201920202021202220232024$99K$110K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

SpeakingActive ListeningMonitoringCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationJudgment and Decision MakingManagement of Personnel ResourcesTime Management
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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