How to hire a senior facilities manager

How to hire a senior facilities manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step senior facilities 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 senior facilities manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new senior facilities manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the senior facilities manager you need to hire. Certain senior facilities manager roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a senior facilities 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 senior facilities manager that fits the bill.

   This list presents senior facilities manager salaries for various positions.

   Type of Senior Facilities Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Senior Facilities Manager	Administrative services managers plan, direct, and coordinate supportive services of an organization. Their specific responsibilities vary by the type of organization and may include keeping records, distributing mail, and planning and maintaining facilities.	$22-53
   Administration Vice President	An Administration Vice President oversees the administrative teams and operations of an organization together with the president. They have the authority to set objectives and guidelines, establish budgets and timelines, gather and analyze data, coordinate managers, delegate tasks, and develop strategies to optimize operations... Show more	$43-92
   Business Office Director	A business office director is an executive professional who is responsible for directing professionals who are involved in performing professional or clerical duties of an organization. This director must participate in developing and implementing the organization's business office policies and procedures and ensure that their employees are following them... Show more	$31-77

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Facility Management
   • Portfolio
   • Real Estate
   • Customer Service
   • Capital Projects
   • Project Management
   • Direct Reports
   • Oversight
   • HVAC
   • Preventative Maintenance
   • Life Safety
   • CMMS
   • OSHA
   • SR

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage regularly schedule facility inspection, building construction/maintenance, electrical construction/maintenance, HVAC, property and grounds upkeep.
   • Well verse in reading and interpreting architectural, plumbing, and electrical plans.
   • Organize monthly safety meetings to ensure both OSHA and the insurance carriers' requirements are satisfy.
   • Perform minor repairs as needed such as plumbing, painting, minor electrical, office configurations.
   • Assist with the implementation of new CMMS in support of maintenance operations to ensure industry standard best practices.
   • Inspect facilities and evaluate factors, including HVAC systems, lighting, size, condition, and stability for occupancy.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the senior facilities manager job description is a good way to get more applicants. A senior facilities 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 senior facilities manager in Louisiana may be lower than in New Jersey, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level senior facilities manager. Additionally, a senior facilities manager with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average senior facilities manager salary

   $72,560yearly

   $34.88 hourly rate

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   Entry-level senior facilities manager salary

   $46,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 19, 2025

   Average senior facilities manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$94,556	$45
   2	New York	$89,995	$43
   3	New Jersey	$89,945	$43
   4	Delaware	$83,379	$40
   5	Illinois	$82,986	$40
   6	Wisconsin	$80,554	$39
   7	Virginia	$79,830	$38
   8	Texas	$78,136	$38
   9	Arizona	$77,758	$37
   10	Oregon	$76,463	$37
   11	Missouri	$76,355	$37
   12	Pennsylvania	$67,543	$32
   13	Massachusetts	$66,003	$32
   14	Georgia	$65,006	$31
   15	Utah	$64,753	$31
   16	Colorado	$64,532	$31
   17	North Carolina	$63,789	$31
   18	Nebraska	$62,407	$30
   19	Florida	$58,503	$28
   20	Tennessee	$57,103	$27

   Average senior facilities manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Maxim Integrated	$118,376	$56.91
   2	Qorvo	$117,184	$56.34
   3	BGC Partners	$112,373	$54.03
   4	Autodesk	$109,361	$52.58
   5	Stryker	$106,517	$51.21	2
   6	Bristol-Myers Squibb	$106,450	$51.18	1
   7	RagingWire Data Centers	$102,149	$49.11
   8	Integra LifeSciences	$101,166	$48.64
   9	Lucid Motors	$100,945	$48.53
   10	Genworth	$97,365	$46.81
   11	CyrusOne	$97,060	$46.66	6
   12	Booz Allen Hamilton	$96,983	$46.63	5
   13	Cedars-Sinai	$93,943	$45.16	9
   14	St. Jude Children's Research Hospital	$90,147	$43.34
   15	Macy's	$86,411	$41.54
   16	Thermo Fisher Scientific	$84,394	$40.57	2
   17	Oxford Health of New Jersey	$82,980	$39.89
   18	National Railroad Passenger Corporation	$82,685	$39.75
   19	Nevro	$79,619	$38.28
   20	Anheuser-Busch	$79,504	$38.22

4. Writing a senior facilities manager job description

   A senior facilities 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 senior facilities manager job description:

   Senior facilities manager job description example

   Scholar Rock is a Phase 3, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of innovative medicines for the treatment of serious diseases in which signaling by protein growth factors plays a fundamental role.
   
   Our most advanced investigational product candidate, apitegromab (SRK-015), a selective inhibitor of the activation of the growth factor myostatin in skeletal muscle, is in development for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy, or SMA. Following positive results from the TOPAZ Phase 2 trial in patients with Type 2 and Type 3 SMA, we are now advancing apitegromab development through SAPPHIRE, an ongoing, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 clinical trial. In addition, we are conducting our DRAGON Phase 1 proof-of-concept trial for SRK-181, a selective inhibitor of latent TGFβ1 activation, in patients with locally advanced and metastatic solid tumors.
   
   By combining our deep structural insights with antibody drug discovery, Scholar Rock is creating a pipeline of novel product candidates with the potential to transform the lives of patients suffering from a wide range of serious diseases, including neuromuscular disorders, cancer, and fibrosis.
   Summary of Position:
   
   Scholar Rock is seeking a Sr. ManagerofFacilities whowill be pivotal to ournear and long termsuccess and will be viewed as an influencer in the organization. Candidates for this role should be collaborative, open-minded and a positive change agent for the organization.
   
   If you are a self-motivatedindividual who enjoys the challenges and opportunities available in a growing and transformative organization, this will be a chance for you to apply yourself, learn and deliver. You thrive in an environment where you are involved in both the strategy (the bigger picture) and in the execution. As a catalyst for the organization, you value proactive collaboration, communication, and teamwork to be successful.
   Position ResponsibilitiesOversee all aspects of Scholar Rock's facilities, and serve as the primary liaison to property management, contractors, vendors, and personnel. Oversee laboratory operations including, instrument preventative maintenance (PM), repairs & calibration, glass wash, autoclave workflows, chemical and biological inventory tracking, receiving and efficient dispersion of incoming materials, and more Responsible for overseeing EH&S including policies & procedures, training, maintaining safety data sheets (SDS), incident reporting/tracking, ergonomics and more. Oversee facility planning, design, and execution, including reconfiguration and expansion; Work with research leaders to organize and manage current and future state of Scholar Rock's lab space and resources, including allocating freezer/ refrigerator/ liquid nitrogen space, etc.Implement new processes that increase the operational efficiency of the facility and lab operations.Monitor and maintain building functions, including lighting, HVAC, backup power, life safety, and all other building support functions Work with Finance and Legal to obtain contract bids, negotiating contracts and pricing as necessary Interface with Federal, State, County, and City agencies as required for ongoing operations and maintaining compliance with relevant codes Develop and maintain effective vendor relationships Hiring and management of facilities personnel Manage janitorial and day porter services at all local facilities Operational oversight of incoming and outgoing shipments.Part of 24-hour response team for facility and EH&S issues and emergencies.
   Candidate RequirementsBachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience in similar function5+ years of facilities management experience EH&S management experience Prior experience in Biotech or Pharma environment a must. Exposure to GMP a plus Demonstrated success in maintaining similar size and function facilities (approximately 30,000-60,000+ square feet, 60% lab, 40% office), including build-outs, moves, renovations, and reconfigurations Capability to communicate with all levels of employees and outside vendors and contractors Demonstrated strong collaborative skills Strong oral, writing and interpersonal communication skills Well organized and stays on schedule, able to function under pressure in a rapidly changing environment, emphasis on quality Experience with tools and simple mechanical, plumbing and electrical work. Able to supervise trades as necessary.Able to lift and move up to 50 lbs Experience maintaining autoclaves, laboratory dishwashers, DI systems, CDA, vacuum and other laboratory systems
   Scholar Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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5. Post your job

   To find senior facilities managers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any senior facilities managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level senior facilities managers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit senior facilities managers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   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 senior facilities manager

   Once you've decided on a perfect senior facilities 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 good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new senior facilities manager. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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