How to hire a facilities/engineering manager

How to hire a facilities/engineering manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step facilities/engineering manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a facilities/engineering manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new facilities/engineering manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a facilities/engineering manager, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a facilities/engineering manager to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a facilities/engineering manager that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of facilities/engineering managers.

   Type of Facilities/Engineering Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Facilities/Engineering Manager	Architectural and engineering managers plan, direct, and coordinate activities in architectural and engineering companies.	$36-69
   Research And Development Director	A research and development director spearheads and oversees the research and development initiatives and projects in a company. It is their duty to set goals and guidelines, establish timelines and budgets, direct and manage different departments, liaise with internal and external parties, gather and analyze data to implement solutions against problem areas, and utilize expertise in developing strategies to optimize company operations... Show more	$45-96
   Director Of Facilities	The director of facilities is responsible for monitoring the facilities' operations, including the inspection of tools, equipment, and machinery, scheduling routine maintenance, and managing resource budgets. Directors of facilities also maintain the safety and security of the facilities, immediately reporting potential risks to avoid hazards within the premises... Show more	$28-64

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • HVAC
   • Project Management
   • Continuous Improvement
   • Facilities Engineering
   • OSHA
   • CMMS
   • Plumbing
   • Preventative Maintenance
   • Capital Projects
   • Maintenance Management System
   • Facility Operations
   • CAD
   • Electrical Systems
   • Maintenance Program

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   Responsibilities:

   • Coordinate FDA inspections and lead Cal-FDA audit resulting in export license issuance for clinical trials.
   • Manage building maintenance for continuous operation, including repairs, preventive actions and ensuring FDA compliance.
   • Manage outside vendors involve with electrical, HVAC, gas, mechanical/pneumatic/fire system renovations.
   • Manage QA for research orient development efforts and for high visibility, production focuse development efforts tie to revenue generation.
   • Develop PLC programs for machine control.
   • Read PLC code for troubleshooting system problems.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the facilities/engineering manager job description is a good way to get more applicants. A facilities/engineering manager salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a facilities/engineering manager in Kentucky may be lower than in Nevada, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level facilities/engineering manager. Additionally, a facilities/engineering manager with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average facilities/engineering manager salary

   $105,220yearly

   $50.59 hourly rate

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   Entry-level facilities/engineering manager salary

   $76,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average facilities/engineering manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$128,160	$62
   2	Washington	$122,906	$59
   3	Oregon	$117,124	$56
   4	Texas	$111,481	$54
   5	New York	$109,646	$53
   6	Michigan	$108,803	$52
   7	Virginia	$105,114	$51
   8	New Jersey	$101,767	$49
   9	Tennessee	$99,772	$48
   10	Massachusetts	$99,056	$48
   11	Indiana	$98,586	$47
   12	Illinois	$96,417	$46
   13	Maryland	$93,427	$45
   14	Ohio	$90,096	$43
   15	District of Columbia	$89,945	$43
   16	New Mexico	$88,678	$43
   17	South Carolina	$83,979	$40
   18	Missouri	$82,435	$40
   19	Wyoming	$79,917	$38
   20	Florida	$70,850	$34

   Average facilities/engineering manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Ulta Beauty	$147,691	$71.01	4
   2	Enbridge	$142,846	$68.68
   3	H-E-B	$137,646	$66.18	4
   4	Tesla	$131,282	$63.12	19
   5	Baystate Health	$127,981	$61.53
   6	Walmart	$127,867	$61.47	80
   7	CyberCoders	$126,085	$60.62
   8	Micron Technology	$122,359	$58.83	42
   9	Wacker Chemie	$121,018	$58.18
   10	Sandia National Labs	$120,111	$57.75	3
   11	Novel Laboratories	$113,445	$54.54
   12	Clean Harbors	$112,954	$54.30	61
   13	Johnson Matthey Plc	$112,544	$54.11
   14	Snohomish County PUD	$111,473	$53.59
   15	Catalent Pharma Solutions	$111,274	$53.50	10
   16	Los Alamos National Laboratory	$110,795	$53.27	20
   17	Oracle	$110,683	$53.21	739
   18	Randstad North America, Inc.	$110,545	$53.15	1
   19	Plant Prefab	$108,811	$52.31
   20	The Building People	$108,476	$52.15	4

4. Writing a facilities/engineering manager job description

   A facilities/engineering manager job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a facilities/engineering manager job description:

   Facilities/engineering manager job description example

   L3Harris Space & Sensors Division, headquartered in Mason, Ohio, designs, develops, and manufactures complex systems (electronic, avionics, transceivers, transmitters, electro-optical, and electro-mechanical) for the defense, aerospace, and commercial markets. L3Harris is a recognized leader in Electro-Optical technologies that enable systems to support surveillance, reconnaissance, threat detection, and self-protection missions. Our world-class Space Avionics systems include equipment for Mars Rover/Landers/Orbiters, Launch Vehicles, and Imaging Satellite Communications.
   
   Space & Sensors team members bring their passion for innovation and engineering, their desire to push the envelope to adapt, communicate, and deliver on highly-reliable mission-critical systems. We offer an alternative 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, and the opportunity to work with a talented and diverse group of professionals. Focused on fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where employees can grow and develop professionally, employees can get engaged with several Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), participate in monthly activities hosted by our Employee Engagement Committee or get involved with volunteer opportunities through our L3Harris Investing for Tomorrow community program.
   
   Mason, OH is located in Warren County, "Ohio's Largest Playground." Major attractions are right around the corner, including Great Wolf Lodge and Kings Island Amusement Park. Our site is 20 minutes from downtown Cincinnati, where there are multiple attractions including The Newport Aquarium and The Cincinnati Zoo. Cincinnati is also the home AFC Champions the Cincinnati Bengals, the Cincinnati Reds, the Cincinnati Cyclones and FC Cincinnati of Major League Soccer.
   
   The Manager of Facilities Engineering plans, designs and oversees the reconfiguration, maintenance, construction, alteration, and automation of equipment, machinery, buildings, structures, and other facilities. In this role you will gather and review data concerning facility or equipment specifications and design, company or government restrictions and guidelines, required completion schedule, and execution feasibility. The manager coordinates with architecture and engineering firms, as needed, in developing design criteria and preparing layout and detailed drawings. Additionally you will prepare bid sheets, project justifications, statement of work documents and contracts for construction and equipment acquisition.
   Qualifications
   Leading the maintenance team in all areas of Environmental Health & Safety, quality, staffing, scheduling, and cost performance Drive facility and equipment maintenance operations through preventative maintenance planning and Gemba meetings to ensure daily/weekly/monthly production goals are achieved Lead the efforts for automation of key areas of improvement with the Manufacturing Engineering teams focusing on constraint elimination to reduce costs Reporting out and briefing customers and multiple levels of leadership within the company as needed for equipment status Reviews and estimates design costs including equipment, installation, labor, materials, preparation, and other related costs. Responsible for managing to approved budgets and approving contracts and purchases. Communicate and collaborate with parties inside and outside of operations to explain and interpret policies, practices, and procedures Provides input and drives team member development through daily coaching and performance management process Works collaboratively across the company with other business leaders to drive resolution on issues REQUIREMENTS
   Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years of related maintenance and equipment management experience or 2 years post-Secondary/ Associates Degree with a minimum of 5 years of prior related experience. Ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance Experience in development and implementing automated equipment and systems into a low volume high mix operations environment Experience with TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), and CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) processes and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of goods Ability to manage, coach, train and motivate team in technical and leadership development Skilled in the deployment and use of Lean and 6 Sigma manufacturing tools/methods Knowledgeable in project management and decision-making experience utilizing business and financial acumen Basic to advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office software package (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Projects) Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills Excellent interpersonal, written communication and coaching skills for collaborating with all levels of the organization Ability to travel up to 15% Preferred skills:
   2 years of experience with facilities maintenance and equipment automation Experienced in the use of eMaint CMMS system DELTEK Cost Point ERP Job Profile Matching Criteria:
   Expertise Operations Location USA - OH - Mason

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right facilities/engineering manager for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your facilities/engineering manager job on Zippia to find and recruit facilities/engineering manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit facilities/engineering managers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new facilities/engineering manager

   Once you've decided on a perfect facilities/engineering manager candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new facilities/engineering manager. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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