As a Facilities Manager, you will need to master following:

• corporate social responsibility
• ensure inspections of facilities
• facilities management in the organisation
• inspect contracts for related grounds maintenance work
• maintain relationship with customers
• manage space utilisation
• plan facilities management policies
• promote facilities management services

More generally, a facilities manager is also versed in:

• carry out energy management of facilities
• electrical power safety regulations
• ensure compliance with noise standards
• ensure equipment availability
• ensure equipment maintenance
• establish daily priorities
• fire safety regulations
• follow company standards
• handle customer complaints
• inspect building systems
• liaise with managers
• maintain customer service
• manage budgets
• manage facilities services
• manage logistics
• manage maintenance operations
• manage staff
• manage supplies
• oversee the facilities services budget
• perform risk analysis
• plan buildings maintenance work
• plan health and safety procedures
• strive for company growth
• supervise daily information operations
• supervise work

It also helps to know the following:

• accounting
• building automation
• cleaning industry health and safety measures
• contract law
• create solutions to problems
• employment law
• energy market
• energy performance of buildings
• handle surveillance equipment
• liaise with security authorities
• manage emergency evacuation plans
• manage major incidents
• perform procurement processes
• read standard blueprints
• recruit employees
• respond to burglar alarm systems
• supply chain management