Building Manager
ビルかんりにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Residential and Building Management Occupations
- Minor : Building Managers
Summary
A job that performs maintenance inspections, cleaning, repairs, and emergency responses for building equipment to maintain a safe and comfortable environment.
Description
Building managers perform regular inspections and maintenance of air conditioning, electrical, water supply and drainage, and firefighting equipment in office buildings, commercial facilities, public facilities, and other buildings. They also handle cleaning operations, formulate and arrange repair plans, and respond to sudden troubles. They coordinate with tenants, owners, and external contractors, prepare reports, and conduct statutory inspections based on laws and regulations to ensure the safety and comfort of the facility. Shift work or on-call responses may be required.
Future Outlook
With aging population and the spread of energy-saving equipment, demand is increasing for smart building management utilizing IoT and energy-saving technologies. Due to ongoing labor shortages, stable job openings are expected.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Excellent communication skills / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Night and early morning shifts / On-call / On-site / Shift work
Career Path
Building Manager Assistant → Building Manager → Chief Building Manager → Facility Management Supervisor → Facility Management Manager
Required Skills
Cleaning Management / Equipment Inspection / Office Software / Repair Contractor Coordination / Statutory Inspection Document Preparation
Recommended Skills
Budget Management / CAD (Equipment Drawings) / Communication Skills (English) / Disaster Prevention and Crisis Management Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Need to flexibly respond to sudden troubles and emergencies. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is important to detect minor abnormalities early. |
| Communication Skills | Communication skills are essential for coordination and reporting with tenants, contractors, and owners. |
| Planning & Organization | The ability to plan and coordinate regular inspections, cleaning, and repair plans is important. |
| Problem Solving | To identify causes and respond during equipment troubles. |
| Stress Tolerance | Stress tolerance is required during emergency troubles or handling multiple cases. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The work is mostly routine, and creating new ideas is not often required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Complex quantitative analysis is minimal, focusing on simple calculations. |
Related Qualifications
- 1級ビル管理技術者
- 2級ビル管理技術者
- 建築物環境衛生管理技術者
- 消防設備士
- 第2種電気工事士
Aliases
- Building Maintenance Engineer
- Facility Manager
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