Professional Resume Template for

Facilities Manager

Cassandra J. Reynolds

Chicago, IL

(312) 555-0144

cassandra.reynolds@email.com

linkedin.com/in/cassandra-reynolds-fm | cassandrareynolds.com

Professional Summary

Methodical Facilities Manager with 6 years of experience directing operations, maintenance, and capital improvement projects for corporate facilities. Expertise includes managing annual facility operating budgets up to $4.2M, negotiating vendor service agreements, and implementing preventative maintenance programs. Successfully reduced facility operational expenditures by 14% and cut equipment downtime by 22% using advanced CMMS systems. Proficient with Hippo CMMS, Energy Star Portfolio Manager, AutoCAD, and MS Project.

Work Experience

Facilities Manager — Pinnacle Asset Management

Chicago, IL | June 2023 – Present

  • Managed facilities operations and preventative maintenance for a 350,000 sq. ft. Class-A commercial office building, serving 1,800 daily occupants.
  • Negotiated and oversaw 14 vendor service agreements for HVAC, janitorial, and security services, reducing annual facilities operational costs by $145,000 while maintaining a 98% SLA compliance rate.
  • Directed a $1.2M HVAC modernization project, coordinating with 3 engineering contractors to replace 4 legacy chillers and reduce monthly electricity consumption by 19%.
  • Administered building safety audits and emergency response plans, resolving 42 compliance findings to achieve a 100% safety audit rating from local regulatory inspectors.

Assistant Facilities Manager — Beacon Health Systems

Chicago, IL | July 2020 – May 2023

  • Supervised day-to-day facilities maintenance tickets for a 150,000 sq. ft. medical office plaza, resolving over 250 work orders monthly with an average response time under 1.8 hours.
  • Assisted in managing a $4.2M annual operating budget, identifying utility inefficiencies that cut annual water and electricity expenditures by 14% ($58,000).
  • Managed a team of 8 in-house maintenance technicians and coordinators, improving weekly task completion rates from 81% to 95% over 18 months.
  • Led the implementation of a new Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS - Hippo CMMS), training 15 staff members and reducing equipment downtime by 22%.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Facilities Management

Temple University · Philadelphia, PA · 2020

Skills

Facilities maintenance, Preventative maintenance scheduling, HVAC and MEP systems, Vendor and SLA management, CapEx project management, Budget forecasting and tracking, OSHA and safety compliance, Hippo CMMS, Energy Star Portfolio Manager, AutoCAD, MS Project, Microsoft Excel, building automation systems (BAS)

Projects

Energy Efficiency Retrofit

Role: Project Lead / Facilities Manager

Tools: Hippo CMMS, Energy Star Portfolio Manager, AutoCAD, MS Project

Oversaw the LED lighting and smart thermostat retrofit across 4 corporate locations, reducing overall carbon footprint by 15% and cutting utility bills by $84,000 annually.

Office Space Reconfiguration

Role: Lead Facilities Planner

Tools: AutoCAD, Hippo CMMS, MS Excel

Redesigned floor layouts to transition 3 departments (180+ staff) to a hybrid workspace model, increasing seating capacity by 28% and avoiding $210,000 in lease expansion costs.

Certifications

  • Certified Facility Manager (CFM) - International Facility Management Association (IFMA) (2024)
  • Facility Management Professional (FMP) - International Facility Management Association (IFMA) (2021)

Additional information

  • Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Conversational)
  • Volunteer Work: Technical safety advisor for local non-profit community center (2022-present)
  • Availability: 3 weeks notice

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Job Market Insights

Market data and opportunities for

Facilities Manager

Job Market Insights

$82,000

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$118,000

Avg:

$96,000

Growth Outlook:

The demand for Facilities Managers in the United States remains solid, driven by corporate goals for sustainability, energy efficiency, and hybrid workplace transitions. Facilities Managers are increasingly tasked with managing smart buildings, integrating automation systems, and achieving carbon reduction targets. Job openings are forecasted by the BLS to grow by 4% over the next decade.

4% growth over 10 years

Key Skills Required

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Proven track record managing building operations, preventative maintenance programs, and capital expenditure projects (CapEx) || Expertise negotiating and managing vendor SLAs, contract terms, and HVAC/MEP maintenance teams || Proficiency with CMMS platforms (e.g., Hippo CMMS, eMaint) and utility tracking software (e.g., Energy Star Portfolio Manager)

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