Professional Resume Template for
Building Manager
Russell K. Thornton
Chicago, IL
(708) 555-0143
russell.thornton@email.com
linkedin.com/in/russell-thornton | russellthornton-portfolio.com
Professional Summary
Pragmatic Building Manager with 6 years of tenure overseeing commercial and mixed-use property portfolios. Expertise includes managing operational budgets up to $850K, coordinating preventive maintenance schedules, and ensuring compliance with local building codes. Successfully reduced facility operating expenditures by 14% over 2 years and improved tenant retention by 18% through prompt service resolution. Proficient with Building Engine, Yardi Voyager, and Anguleris.
Work Experience
Lead Building Manager — Vanguard Property Group
Chicago, IL | March 2023 – Present
- Supervised facilities and maintenance staff of 8 technicians across a 250,000 sq. ft. commercial complex, achieving a 98.4% uptime for all critical HVAC and electrical systems.
- Managed an annual operating budget of $920,000, negotiating service contracts with 12 vendors to decrease maintenance overhead by 11% ($101,000 saved).
- Directed a $450,000 energy-efficiency upgrade project, replacing legacy lighting and boiler systems to reduce monthly utility expenditures by 22%.
- Standardized tenant service request workflows using Yardi, decreasing average ticket resolution time from 36 hours to under 14 hours over a 6-month period.
Assistant Building Manager — Centennial Property Group
Chicago, IL | June 2020 – February 2023
- Coordinated preventive maintenance schedules for 140 commercial tenants, resolving 95% of facility work orders within SLA targets.
- Assisted in managing a $600,000 operational budget, identifying waste management inefficiencies to cut costs by 8% annually.
- Oversaw facility health and safety audits, correcting 100% of identified code violations across 3 properties to maintain perfect compliance ratings.
- Organized quarterly tenant satisfaction surveys and feedback cycles, improving tenant satisfaction scores by 14% over a 12-month period.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Facilities Management
Oakridge University · Chicago, IL · 2020
Skills
Facilities management, Vendor management, Budget forecasting, Tenant relations, Preventative maintenance scheduling, HVAC systems, Building automation systems (BAS), Building codes compliance, SLA monitoring, Contract negotiation, Yardi Voyager, Building Engine, MS Office, Anguleris
Projects
Energy Efficiency Retrofit
Role: Project Lead
Tools: Building Engine, Yardi Voyager, Johnson Controls BAS
Led the migration of a 15-story building's HVAC and lighting systems to smart automation, reducing carbon footprint by 18% and annual energy costs by $43,000.
Air Quality System Overhaul
Role: Facilities Coordinator
Tools: MERV-13 systems, ASHRAE guidelines, MS Project
Managed the procurement and installation of MERV-13 air filtration systems across 5 commercial properties, completing the project 10 days ahead of schedule and under budget by $12,000.
Certifications
- Facility Management Professional (FMP) (2022)
- Real Property Administrator (RPA) (2024)
Additional information
- Affiliations: Member of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) since 2021
- Licensing: Licensed Property Manager (State of Illinois)
- Availability: Standard 2-week notice period
Job Market Insights
Market data and opportunities for
Building Manager
Job Market Insights
$60,000
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$105,000
Avg:
$80,000
Growth Outlook:
The demand for Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers in the United States is projected to grow by 4% from 2024 to 2034, which is on par with the average for all occupations. As property owners continue to seek operational efficiency, energy-efficient building standards, and improved tenant services, the role of Building Managers will remain key in optimizing physical plant performance and tenant retention.
4% growth over 10 years (2024-2034)
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