FACILITY DIRECTOR SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Updated: Jun 13, 2025 - The Facility Director brings extensive experience in facility management and maintenance, including expertise in HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and mechanical/electrical repairs. Commands supervisory skills, refined communication abilities, and a customer service orientation critical for building strong business relationships. Demonstrates a robust mechanical aptitude, familiarity with local building codes and OSHA regulations, and exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Facility Director Resume
- Facilities Management
- Budgeting
- Vendor Management
- Strategic Planning
- Quality Assurance
- Regulatory Knowledge
- Safety Management
- Compliance Oversight
- Financial Planning
- Policy Development
- Team Leadership
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Leadership
- Coordination
- Collaboration
- Change Management
- Supervisory
- Business Partnership
- Strategic Alignment
- Team Development
Summary of Facility Director Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BA in Facilities Management with 5 Years of Experience
- Administrative experience in community corrections or correctional setting and a minimum of two years in a supervisory position.
- Work experience may be substituted for academic studies, exchanging
- Experience collaborating with the Division of Criminal Justice / Community Corrections
- Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
- Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-starting personality, highly motivated.
- Must maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times.
- Basic mathematical and calculator skills.
2. BA in Mechanical Engineering with 10 Years of Experience
- Experience in maintenance, facilities, or construction development industry, to include experience managing a sizable staff of personnel.
- Certified Facility Manager (CFM) preferred or Certified Property Manager (CPM)
- Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office Programs.
- Must be able to supervise a variety of personnel actions and direct a work for to ensure the compliance with company policies and completion of company goals and objectives.
- Must be able to read and write legibly to complete required maintenance reports and requests, review manuals and operating instructions, read cautionary labels, and respond to written instructions from staff and residents.
- Perform duties under pressure and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced, customer service-oriented environment.
- Prioritize and manage daily workload to ensure successful completion with minimal supervision
3. BA in Business Administration with 12 Years of Experience
- Experience in a manufacturing facility environment.
- Experience leading, managing and developing staff.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and maintenance software.
- Experience with architectural/engineering drawings.
- Experience reviewing technical drawings and design documents.
- Experience with vendor negotiations.
- Project management experience.
- Ability to prioritize and multitask effectively.
- HVAC Certification
- Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and all other municipal and state codes.
4. BA in Construction Management with 15 Years of Experience
- RPA Certificate (Real Property Administration) and/or enrolment in a program leading to a Certified Facility Management designation or equivalent in Building Facility Management
- Knowledge and experience with wireless technology including CRM, systems, conditioning equipment with integrated television etc
- Experience and comprehension in skilled trades and/or building maintenance, preferably in one or more of the following areas: Electrical/Plumbing, Operating Engineering/Pneumatics, Mechanical HVAC
- Experience in pool filtration/water chemistry an asset; Pool Operator Certificate (certification must be obtained within first three months)
- Knowledge and experience in ensuring compliance with related legislation
- Excellent leadership skills, results-oriented, driven by initiative
- Well-developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers
- Excellent written communication skills
- Commitment to working in a socially inclusive environment, responding with sensitivity and personal awareness to the diverse needs of members, including visible and non-visible dimensions of diversity
- Solid computer skills, comfortable working with Outlook, MS Explorer, MS Excel, BAS systems, CMMS and financial software and Facility Management applications
- Previous experience in a supervisory position and in the achievement of administrative tasks
5. BA in Electrical Engineering with 7 Years of Experience
- Extensive experience in the facilities maintenance field, backed with cumulative leadership experience
- Healthcare-specific experience
- Regulatory compliance experience including, but not limited to TJC, CMS and Life Safety Code
- IFM Experience in a hospital setting
- Strong interpersonal and conflict management skills.
- Organizational and project management skills.
- Proven record of providing external and internal customer service.
- Extensive building systems knowledge, preferably with CMMS, BMS, and controls.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Working knowledge functioning in a virtual work-life environment
- Ability to using related Software Tools: WebEx, Microsoft Office (MS Teams, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint) ATG documentation system, and Computerized Management System (CMMS) database applications