Building Manager
Oversee the maintenance of residential and commercial buildings.
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- What's it like to be a Building Manager?
- How to become a Building Manager
- Latest Building Manager jobs
- Top skills and experience for Building Managers
- Is Building Manager the right role for you?
- Building Manager role reviews
What's it like to be a Building Manager?
Building Managers look after the day-to-day running of a building. They assist the Owners Corporation with managing and maintaining common property and may undertake or manage duties such as concierge, security, cleaning and groundskeeping. Building Managers ensure that buildings they manage are well maintained and safe for tenants, whether they be residential or commercial.
Tasks and duties
- Supervising contractors and tradespeople, ensuring work is carried out to a high standard.
- Ensuring all building and evacuation procedures are maintained and followed, particularly in an emergency.
- Liaising with owners, tenants and strata committee members.
- Creating and presenting monthly reports.
- Maintaining up-to-date documentation and compliance.
- Attending committee meetings.
- Controlling key and access systems.
- Managing and auditing security systems.
- Operating concierge and reception service.
How to become a Building Manager
You don’t need any formal qualifications to work as a Building Manager. However, a combination of education and experience are beneficial and may be sought by employers.
- Complete a certificate or diploma in facilities management or business, such as the Diploma of Facilities Management (10938NAT) or Diploma of Business (BSB50120).
- Gain experience working alongside a Building Manager to build an understanding of the regulations, acts and technical skills relevant to the role.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Building Manager employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Building Management
Facilities Management
Residential Buildings
Property Management
Caretaking
Building Inspection
Preventive Maintenance
Cleaning
Management Industry
Workplace Health and Safety
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Latest Building Manager reviews
Oct 2023
My experience as a Building Manager involves the rewarding challenge of transforming poorly managed properties, optimizing preventative maintenance strategies, and building strong relationships with stakeholders, while addressing past issues to protect the owners corporation.
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationReal Estate & Property
The good thingsI enjoy building management for several key reasons:
1. Challenging Nature, You appreciate the challenge that comes with taking over a previously managed building. It allows you to apply your problem...
The challengesOne of the aspects I find challenging in my role is that, often, the buildings I take over have been poorly managed in the past. This situation can be frustrating because it requires a significant amo...
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Feb 2025
Senior Building Management is challenging and rewarding
Reviewer's QualificationDiploma of Management
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationReal Estate & Property
The good thingsVariety of work.
Working with various tradespeople.
Interaction with residents/occupants.
The challengesDealings with persons who do not understand your role or obligations.
Difficult owners who would rather make threats than compromises.
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