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A person methodical in his life and enjoys creating favorable surroundings for those working with him can become a successful facilities manager. True, this job is pretty challenging, as it is a wide and varied field. The manager is involved in making several critical decisions regarding the company, but the job will bring good prospects for a hard worker. He can choose to work in any industry he prefers, be it healthy and safety, security, utilities, maintenance or catering. The options are endless and so are the chances of advancement in career. Efficient facilities management is crucial to the success of any organization because it calls for the competent management of resources, people, workspace and infrastructure. The manager observes the result of these multidisciplinary activities on people and works towards the success of the organization. Everybody knows that effective facilities within the organisation are imperative to the success of any business, irrespective of its size and reach. It is the competence of the facilities managers that initiates cost-effective techniques, but without hindering the smooth functioning of the office.

Responsibilities & Skills

In smaller companies, the general management takes up the role of the facilities manager. The facilities manager is responsible for financial forecasting and budgeting, allocating and managing workspace within the building/company and coordinating operational activities within the company. He is also responsible for integrating communication facilities. It is also within the power of the facilities manager to ensure safety standards of the employees. In short, he has to make sure that the organization has a suitable working environment for all within its realm.

Skills:
• Exemplary organization skills
• Commendable communication skills
• Excellent management skills
• Knowledge of latest trends in IT
• Good at customer and client management

Required Qualifications

• Diploma in Facility Management
• MBA in Facility Management will open better job options

Useful Links

• http://www.ifmiindia.org/charter_program.html
• http://www.ifma.in/index.htm