Manager – Facilities Management, Civil Service

City of Dallas

. Oversee, manage, and direct operational activities, maintenance work, contracted projects, installations, and general care of City cultural and related facilities .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $73,590 - $91,978 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in facilities management, including operational oversight, budget administration, and project management. Proficient in safety standards, construction trades, and effective communication to foster strong working relationships.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Facilities ManagementProject Management PrinciplesBudget Development and AdministrationConstruction Trades KnowledgeSupervisory Experience

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Hard Skills

Building OperationsContract AdministrationBlueprint ReadingQuality InspectionSafety ComplianceRecord KeepingOperational Process ImprovementInventory ManagementPersonnel ManagementCustomer Service

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationHuman RelationsTeam LeadershipProblem SolvingRelationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or Architectural FieldValid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Facility MaintenanceOperational ActivitiesMaintenance WorkCultural FacilitiesContracted ProjectsSafety StandardsPersonnel ActivitiesProduction GoalsHistorical SitesTrades Work

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee, manage, and direct operational activities, maintenance work, contracted projects, installations, and general care of City cultural and related facilities
Manage facilities maintenance and related staff, delegate assignments, and improve operational processes
Plan, implement, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate policies and procedures
Establish short-, mid-, and long-term goals, objectives, schedules, priorities, and standards
Direct evaluation activities and participate in hiring and personnel activities
Monitor payroll and timecard-related issues
Inspect and evaluate completed work for quality and safety standards
Coordinate improvement and maintenance projects and manage facilities staff, contractors, and related personnel
Analyze production goals, increase productivity, and oversee department budgets
Oversee special projects and facility planning, development, and operations
Manage equipment, inventory, fixed assets, and supplies
Ensure daily facility inspections and safe operating practices
Monitor historical sites and track completed work
Provide customer service and address facility, maintenance, and repair requests
Represent the program area at meetings, hearings, trials, conferences, seminars, boards, panels, and committees
Testify at hearings, trials, and legislative meetings as appropriate
Perform other trades work as needed or assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or an Architectural field, or an approved equivalency
Four (4) years of experience in building/facility operations, building trades, or building maintenance with responsibility for contract and budget administration and procuring building equipment/materials
Two (2) years of management/supervisory responsibilities
Valid driver's license with a good driving record
Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
Thorough knowledge of safety rules and precautions required of the assigned specialization
Thorough knowledge of construction trades and all facets of facility maintenance
Knowledge of human relations and supervision necessary to function as a first or second level supervisor
Knowledge of project management principles and practices
Ability to read complex schematic diagrams and blueprints
Ability to develop and implement budgets for facilities and associated maintenance work
Ability to understand technical terminology of the assigned specialization
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to maintain record keeping or work log systems
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits
Growth opportunities
Vibrant work culture