Career fit quiz

Is Facilities Manager the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the facilities manager career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the facilities manager job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I like how buildings work
Statement 2 of 8I solve problems fast
Statement 3 of 8I can manage contractors
Statement 4 of 8I don’t mind on-call duty
Statement 5 of 8I like a mix of office and field
Statement 6 of 8I care about safety
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about Several years of experience training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $106,660 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Facilities managers plan, direct and coordinate operations of buildings and grounds, including maintenance, safety, utilities and space.

  • Oversee building maintenance
  • Manage contractors
  • Plan budgets
  • Ensure code compliance
  • Manage energy use

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