What do I need to learn to become a Facilities Manager?
Asked by cbr600girl
I was to start a new position as a Facilities Assistant. The Facilities Manager makes sure the facility is running correctly and efficiently and does purchases for construction/upgrades to and around the building. I know nothing of construction and now my boss is taking a new job and I am to fill his duties. I am scared since I am being thrown into this position with no construction/facility experience and I have no choice. What do I need to learn? Construction classes? Books? Any advice is greatly appreciated!

Best Answer:
it is something no one can give you advice on, technical classes will help, but if it multiple facilities or one large one there is no substitute for experience, it takes a long time to learn and there will be mistakes just learn from them