Stepping into the world of facility management isn't just about maintaining buildings-it's about leading people, managing risk, balancing budgets, and building trust from day one. Understanding Your Role in Facility Management is the essential roadmap for new and aspiring facility managers who want to do more than "keep the lights on."

Drawing from over two decades of hands-on experience across Fortune 500 corporations, government agencies, and critical environments, Michael D. Thomas delivers a straight-talking guide rooted in real-world lessons. From mastering your CMMS and vendor relationships to managing capital projects, budgets, and operational excellence, this book equips you with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to thrive in your first 90 days-and beyond.

Inside, you'll find:

Step-by-step frameworks for daily operations, maintenance planning, and risk management.
Checklists, scorecards, and templates used by leading FM professionals.
Field-tested strategies for communication, leadership, and service excellence.
Guidance on building trust with stakeholders and positioning yourself as a valued business partner.

Whether you're transitioning into facility management from another field or taking on your first leadership role, this book bridges the gap between theory and practice-helping you become not just a facility manager, but a trusted facility leader.

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Michael D. Thomas, FMP, ProFM, USMCMichael D. Thomas has built a career spanning more than two decades at the intersection of facility management, corporate operations, and leadership. A United States Marine Corps veteran, he began his professional journey in risk management within the casino industry before transitioning into facility management - a field where his discipline, precision, and commitment to excellence found a natural home.Over the years, Michael has led facility operations for government agencies, healthcare organizations, warehouses, and Fortune 500 companies. In 2017, he contributed to IFMA's Job Task Analysis for updating the FMP credential, and in 2022, he became a Qualified Instructor for the ProFM credential.Today, Michael continues to advance the facility management profession by mentoring new facility leaders, shaping best practices, and sharing his expertise through training, consulting, and publications. His mission is clear: to help the next generation of facility managers build trust and maintain excellence.

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