Facilities Manager (Johns Hopkins Facilities and Real Estate)

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.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Facility Performance & Operations.
• 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.

Coordination of Services

• 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.

Stakeholder Engagement

• 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.

Facility Transition & Stabilization

• 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.

Use of Systems & Data

• 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.

• 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.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
• 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.

Technical qualifications and specialized certifications

• Working knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing).
• Familiarity with CMMS platforms and operational tracking tools.
• General familiarity with safety practices and regulatory requirements.

• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk and inspect facilities regularly.
• Ability to access building infrastructure and mechanical areas.
• Availability to respond to urgent facility issues as needed.

Classified Title: Facilities Manager 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Facilities Manager (Johns Hopkins Facilities and Real Estate)   
Role/Level/Range: ATO 40/E/03/OI  
Starting Salary Range: $31.10 - $54.50 HRLY ($110,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday - Friday 
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Location: Homewood Campus  
Department name: Building Operations and Maintenance  
Personnel area: University Administration