Facilities Manager (Johns Hopkins Facilities and Real Estate)

Johns Hopkins University•Baltimore, MD

6d•$31 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Facility Manager who will be responsible for the operational performance, reliability, and service delivery of a portfolio of campus facilities, including academic, research, and high-visibility institutional buildings. This role serves as the primary point of coordination across maintenance, utilities, custodial, and other support functions, ensuring facilities operate effectively and that issues are identified and resolved in a timely manner. The position supports both ongoing operations and the transition of new or renovated facilities into stable operation, while maintaining a high level of responsiveness to building occupants and stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Five years of experience in facilities operations, property management, or a comparable operational environment.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate across multiple teams and manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in complex, fast-paced environments with competing priorities and evolving conditions.
Effective communication skills, with the ability to work with a range of stakeholders.
Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) or similar platforms.
Demonstrated ability to respond effectively to changing operational conditions and urgent issues.
Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes and coordinate work across teams without direct supervisory authority.
Working knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing).
Familiarity with CMMS platforms and operational tracking tools.
General familiarity with safety practices and regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in higher education or large, complex campus environments.
Familiarity with building systems, including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
Experience supporting building turnover, commissioning, or post-occupancy operations.
Experience using data to support operational decision-making.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional environments.

Responsibilities

Monitor day-to-day facility conditions, with particular attention to complex and high-visibility environments.
Ensure issues impacting building performance are identified, communicated, and followed through to resolution in a timely manner.
Track maintenance activity, including preventive and reactive work, to support completion and follow-through.
Identify recurring issues and coordinate with operations teams to drive follow-through and resolution.
Coordinate across maintenance, utilities, custodial, and grounds teams, facilitating communication and alignment to support effective service delivery.
Support prioritization of work impacting assigned facilities in coordination with operational teams.
Serve as a primary point of contact for building occupants, departments, and administrative stakeholders.
Communicate planned work, service impacts, and issue resolution status.
Maintain a high level of responsiveness and professionalism in addressing stakeholder concerns and service needs.
Support operational readiness and transition activities associated with new or renovated facilities.
Coordinate with project teams, contractors, and internal operations staff during turnover and post-occupancy phases.
Track and follow up on post-occupancy issues to support stabilization of building systems and operations.
Utilize CMMS and related systems to monitor work activity and track building-related issues.
Support accurate documentation and tracking of maintenance activities.
Assist in identifying trends and opportunities for operational improvement.