The following are some of the responsibilities of a facility manager:
1. Identifying and supervising service providers and function contracts
2. Providing firms with cost-cutting and efficiency advice to increase the effectiveness of their facilities
3. Management of staff teams from multiple divisions
4. Performing preventative maintenance and ensuring basic facilities are well-maintained
5. Responding to urgent situations as they appear
6. Management of budgets
7. The assignment and management of inter-building space
8. Compliance with government requirements and environmental, health, and security standards
9. Supervising construction projects, renovations, or refurbishments with an eye toward maximizing energy efficiency and cost effectiveness