Facility Administrator Overview

What does a Facility Administrator do?

Facility administrators serve in a high-level leadership role overseeing the comprehensive operations of an organization or business location. They are involved in supervising many aspects in the daily business functions, including staffing, logistics, budgeting, client/patient care, and administrative duties. They are accountable for ensuring the facility and all staff members abide by all applicable laws, municipal codes, and health and safety regulations. They take a lead role in recruitment, hiring, and training staff, and may also have some PR or community relations responsibilities.

Facility administrators typically have a bachelor’s degree in a business discipline or an area that specifically relates to a particular industry. They also have supervisory experience, and a background in project management or administrative roles. They must be highly organized, detail oriented, and able to manage multiple complex situations simultaneously.

What responsibilities are common for Facility Administrator jobs?
  • Support curriculum implementation, delivery of instruction, progress monitoring, and assessments.
  • Ensure customer compliance requirements are met.
  • Ensure work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures.
  • Maintain and perform minor repairs on field equipment.
  • Lead the planning and administration of supply chain capital budgets.
  • Coordinate large scope capital projects along with improving maintenance processes across the network.
  • Assist in determination of solutions to interruptions in service of utilities.
  • Participate in design, planning and organizing for capital improvement projects
  • Coordinate with production, operations, customer service and other functions to implement programs.
  • Oversee regional efforts in engineering requirements and permits for site plans.
What are the typical qualifications for Facility Administrator jobs?
  • Bachelor's Degree in business or computer science.
  • Solid command of English language and good communication skills.
  • Strong leadership, time management, and critical thinking skills.
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Work/Life Balance
3.4 ★
Total Pay--
Career Opportunity
3.4 ★
Avg. Experience8+ years

How much does a Facility Administrator make near United States?

Confident
$83,310 /yr
Total Pay
$70,748
 /yr

Base Pay

+
$12,562
 /yr

Additional Pay

$83,310

 / yr
$52K$135K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range
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Facility Administrator Career Path

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Facility Administrator

Years of Experience Distribution

0 - 1
15%
2 - 4
18%
5 - 7
5%
8+
62%
Not including years spent in education and/or training

Facility Administrator Insights

Read what Facility Administrator professionals have to say about their job experiences and view top companies for this career.
SavillsSavills
Facilities Administrator
Mar 30, 2023

“One of the best things about this company I have learned a lot about excel sheet and Words Document eg.”

Xspace LearningXspace Learning
Facilitator
Aug 15, 2023

“The pay itself is great however because the classes are few you end up with peanuts”

DaVitaDaVita
Facility Administrator
Sep 20, 2023

“If you have a seasoned clinical team with a decent attitude this role can be good.”

GridhawkGridhawk
Utility Locator
Jul 7, 2023

“You better get used to living in that truck because there is no such thing as work life balance.”

InUnity
Facilitator
Jun 30, 2023

“Freedom to do things our way and at the same time nurture the youth to co”

USICUSIC
Utility Locator
Mar 2, 2023

“Working as a utility locator at USIC is a great opportunity to start a career with little or even no industry experience.”

AramarkAramark
Gen Utility
Feb 21, 2022

“Understaffed and terrible management.”

GP StrategiesGP Strategies
Facilitator
Apr 27, 2022

“Incentive pay and bonuses are not great.”

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