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*This position is in office full time, 5 days a week and does not have an option for hybrid or remote due to the nature of the role.*
Who are we?
Western National Insurance Group is a private mutual insurance company with over 120 years of experience serving customers' property-and-casualty insurance needs in the Midwestern, Northwestern, and Southwestern United States. Known as “The Relationship Company®,” we define success as a measure of the relationships we’ve built over time. In everything that we do, we know that delivering a friendly and helpful interaction makes for a better experience for everyone involved. That’s the power of “nice”. At Western National, nice is something we work to bring to every person and organization with whom we partner and serve.
Does this opportunity interest you?
Western National is seeking a Building Operations Manager to join our team!
The individual in this role has the opportunity to lead the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of Western National's two office facilities. This position oversees building maintenance, mechanical and building systems, boiler and solar-panel operations, preventive maintenance, vendor relationships, workplace services, mailroom operations, emergency preparedness, and departmental budgets. This role also leads and develops building operations and mailroom employees while providing operational leadership across both facilities to ensure a safe, welcoming, and well-functioning workplace.
What are the responsibilities and opportunities of this role?
- Oversees day-to-day building maintenance, facility operations, and operational continuity across the Company's primary Twin Cities office location and affiliate-owned property.
- Provides technical leadership for HVAC, mechanical systems, building automation, preventive maintenance, and overall building appearance.
- Leads, coaches, and develops building operations staff, mailroom employees, and the Building Manager responsible for the Company's second facility.
- Leverages building automation systems (BAS), operational analytics, and mechanical system performance data to improve energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and long-term facility reliability.
- Oversees the safe and compliant operation, inspection, maintenance, and documentation of boilers and central mechanical systems, including coordination with licensed personnel and specialized contractors.
- Manages operational coordination for the solar-panel system, including performance monitoring, maintenance, vendor relationships, warranty administration, safety requirements, and utility-provider coordination.
- Procures tools, equipment, and supplies and makes operational decisions regarding ongoing building maintenance and facility needs.
- Sources, evaluates, coordinates, and manages outside contractors and vendors to support building operations, maintenance, and facility projects.
- Provides technical guidance and oversees projects involving office remodels, space planning, workstation reconfigurations, and workplace improvements.
- Supports business continuity planning and maintains relationships with landlords, neighboring businesses, emergency contacts, and community partners.
- Prepares and manages departmental budgets, identifies opportunities to improve operational efficiency, and implements cost-effective solutions.
- Collaborates with internal departments and offices to provide expertise on building-related processes, systems, and operational needs.
- Participates in employee and building safety initiatives, including Safety Committees, the Crisis Management Team, safety drills, and emergency preparedness and response activities.
- Exercises independent judgment in day-to-day facility operations, vendor performance, departmental spending, and building safety while escalating significant legal, regulatory, capital, and budget matters as appropriate.
- Identifies operational risks, evaluates complex facility issues, and implements practical solutions to minimize disruptions and maintain business continuity.
- Prioritizes competing operational needs, coordinates resources, and resolves time-sensitive facility challenges.
- Provides responsive, professional service to employees, visitors, vendors, and business partners by communicating facility impacts, managing expectations, and ensuring timely resolution of concerns.
- Anticipates and coordinates workplace needs for senior leaders and executive teams with discretion, urgency, and attention to detail.
- Builds and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support a safe, efficient, and welcoming work environment.
- Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
What are the must-have qualifications for a candidate?
- Seven-plus years of progressive experience in facilities or building operations, including building systems, preventive maintenance, building project management, vendor management, and workplace services.
- Three to five years of demonstrated experience leading and developing employees, including coaching, performance management, workflow coordination, and team development.
- Minnesota 2nd Class C Boiler Engineer license or higher.
- Valid, unrestricted driver's license and acceptable driving record.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Strong working knowledge of commercial building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems, and preventive maintenance practices.
- Working knowledge of building automation systems (BAS), HVAC controls, and building performance monitoring.
- Knowledge of energy management practices that support building efficiency, occupant comfort, and long-term system reliability.
- Experience managing third-party vendors, contracts, and service-provider relationships.
- Working knowledge of operating and capital budget preparation and administration.
- Understanding of building safety, emergency preparedness, business continuity, and facility-related best practices.
- Ability to assess building and mechanical system issues, identify appropriate solutions, and determine when specialized resources are needed.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize operational needs, manage multiple responsibilities, and coordinate resources across multiple facilities.
- Strong communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with employees, vendors, contractors, property stakeholders, and business partners.
- Proactive, independent approach with the ability to exercise sound judgment, take initiative, and follow through on commitments.
- Proficiency with technology supporting facilities operations, including Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), such as MaintainX.
- Ability to move frequently throughout facilities, stand for extended periods, and lift up to 50 pounds or more with assistance.
What will our ideal candidate have?
- Bachelor's degree in facilities management, business administration, construction management, engineering, or a related field. Additional relevant experience may substitute for a degree.
- Vocational training or certification in facilities maintenance, electrical, HVAC, mechanical systems, or plumbing.
- Additional certifications in boiler operations, HVAC, electrical, mechanical systems, energy management, or facilities management.
- IFMA, BOMI, or similar professional credentials.
- Experience leveraging building performance data, operational analytics, and building automation systems to identify efficiency improvements.
- Experience overseeing solar-panel operations, energy-management initiatives, and complex facility improvement projects.
Compensation overview
The targeted hiring range for this role is $83,100 – $114,290, annually. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on the job-related knowledge, skills, credentials, and experience of each candidate, as well as other factors such as the scope and location of the role. Candidates looking for compensation outside of the posted range are encouraged to apply and will be considered based on their individual qualifications and / or may be considered for other positions.
Culture and Total Rewards
Western National has long been known as “The Relationship Company®” and caring for our employees is part of that relationship commitment. We value connectiveness, empowerment, and accountability, and we believe that our employees are our biggest asset.
Currently ranked as the 41st largest private company by revenue in Minnesota (Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal), Western National has earned accolades year-over-year as an employer of choice and garnered multiple awards for wellness in the workplace. Western National has also been named a Top Workplace by the Star Tribune for consecutive years. In addition, the Group is consistently recognized as a Ward’s 50 property-and-casualty insurance company for its outstanding financial results.
Western National offers full-time employees a significant Total Rewards Package, including:
- Medical insurance plan options and other standard employee benefits, including dental insurance, vision benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, and more!
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) Plan (participants are eligible for 100% matching on the first 6% of their contributions)
- Wellbeing Program, including onsite fitness studio
- Paid Time Off – including holiday, vacation, and volunteer
- 100% company-paid tuition reimbursement for approved job-relevant coursework and access to The Institutes (Risk and insurance education)
- Paid parental leave
- Bonus opportunities
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Western National provides employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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*This position is in office full time, 5 days a week and does not have an option for hybrid or remote due to the nature of the role.*
Who are we?
Western National Insurance Group is a private mutual insurance company with over 120 years of experience serving customers' property-and-casualty insurance needs in the Midwestern, Northwestern, and Southwestern United States. Known as “The Relationship Company®,” we define success as a measure of the relationships we’ve built over time. In everything that we do, we know that delivering a friendly and helpful interaction makes for a better experience for everyone involved. That’s the power of “nice”. At Western National, nice is something we work to bring to every person and organization with whom we partner and serve.
Does this opportunity interest you?
Western National is seeking a Building Operations Manager to join our team!
The individual in this role has the opportunity to lead the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of Western National's two office facilities. This position oversees building maintenance, mechanical and building systems, boiler and solar-panel operations, preventive maintenance, vendor relationships, workplace services, mailroom operations, emergency preparedness, and departmental budgets. This role also leads and develops building operations and mailroom employees while providing operational leadership across both facilities to ensure a safe, welcoming, and well-functioning workplace.
What are the responsibilities and opportunities of this role?
- Oversees day-to-day building maintenance, facility operations, and operational continuity across the Company's primary Twin Cities office location and affiliate-owned property.
- Provides technical leadership for HVAC, mechanical systems, building automation, preventive maintenance, and overall building appearance.
- Leads, coaches, and develops building operations staff, mailroom employees, and the Building Manager responsible for the Company's second facility.
- Leverages building automation systems (BAS), operational analytics, and mechanical system performance data to improve energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and long-term facility reliability.
- Oversees the safe and compliant operation, inspection, maintenance, and documentation of boilers and central mechanical systems, including coordination with licensed personnel and specialized contractors.
- Manages operational coordination for the solar-panel system, including performance monitoring, maintenance, vendor relationships, warranty administration, safety requirements, and utility-provider coordination.
- Procures tools, equipment, and supplies and makes operational decisions regarding ongoing building maintenance and facility needs.
- Sources, evaluates, coordinates, and manages outside contractors and vendors to support building operations, maintenance, and facility projects.
- Provides technical guidance and oversees projects involving office remodels, space planning, workstation reconfigurations, and workplace improvements.
- Supports business continuity planning and maintains relationships with landlords, neighboring businesses, emergency contacts, and community partners.
- Prepares and manages departmental budgets, identifies opportunities to improve operational efficiency, and implements cost-effective solutions.
- Collaborates with internal departments and offices to provide expertise on building-related processes, systems, and operational needs.
- Participates in employee and building safety initiatives, including Safety Committees, the Crisis Management Team, safety drills, and emergency preparedness and response activities.
- Exercises independent judgment in day-to-day facility operations, vendor performance, departmental spending, and building safety while escalating significant legal, regulatory, capital, and budget matters as appropriate.
- Identifies operational risks, evaluates complex facility issues, and implements practical solutions to minimize disruptions and maintain business continuity.
- Prioritizes competing operational needs, coordinates resources, and resolves time-sensitive facility challenges.
- Provides responsive, professional service to employees, visitors, vendors, and business partners by communicating facility impacts, managing expectations, and ensuring timely resolution of concerns.
- Anticipates and coordinates workplace needs for senior leaders and executive teams with discretion, urgency, and attention to detail.
- Builds and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support a safe, efficient, and welcoming work environment.
- Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
What are the must-have qualifications for a candidate?
- Seven-plus years of progressive experience in facilities or building operations, including building systems, preventive maintenance, building project management, vendor management, and workplace services.
- Three to five years of demonstrated experience leading and developing employees, including coaching, performance management, workflow coordination, and team development.
- Minnesota 2nd Class C Boiler Engineer license or higher.
- Valid, unrestricted driver's license and acceptable driving record.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Strong working knowledge of commercial building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems, and preventive maintenance practices.
- Working knowledge of building automation systems (BAS), HVAC controls, and building performance monitoring.
- Knowledge of energy management practices that support building efficiency, occupant comfort, and long-term system reliability.
- Experience managing third-party vendors, contracts, and service-provider relationships.
- Working knowledge of operating and capital budget preparation and administration.
- Understanding of building safety, emergency preparedness, business continuity, and facility-related best practices.
- Ability to assess building and mechanical system issues, identify appropriate solutions, and determine when specialized resources are needed.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize operational needs, manage multiple responsibilities, and coordinate resources across multiple facilities.
- Strong communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with employees, vendors, contractors, property stakeholders, and business partners.
- Proactive, independent approach with the ability to exercise sound judgment, take initiative, and follow through on commitments.
- Proficiency with technology supporting facilities operations, including Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), such as MaintainX.
- Ability to move frequently throughout facilities, stand for extended periods, and lift up to 50 pounds or more with assistance.
What will our ideal candidate have?
- Bachelor's degree in facilities management, business administration, construction management, engineering, or a related field. Additional relevant experience may substitute for a degree.
- Vocational training or certification in facilities maintenance, electrical, HVAC, mechanical systems, or plumbing.
- Additional certifications in boiler operations, HVAC, electrical, mechanical systems, energy management, or facilities management.
- IFMA, BOMI, or similar professional credentials.
- Experience leveraging building performance data, operational analytics, and building automation systems to identify efficiency improvements.
- Experience overseeing solar-panel operations, energy-management initiatives, and complex facility improvement projects.
Compensation overview
The targeted hiring range for this role is $83,100 – $114,290, annually. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on the job-related knowledge, skills, credentials, and experience of each candidate, as well as other factors such as the scope and location of the role. Candidates looking for compensation outside of the posted range are encouraged to apply and will be considered based on their individual qualifications and / or may be considered for other positions.
Culture and Total Rewards
Western National has long been known as “The Relationship Company®” and caring for our employees is part of that relationship commitment. We value connectiveness, empowerment, and accountability, and we believe that our employees are our biggest asset.
Currently ranked as the 41st largest private company by revenue in Minnesota (Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal), Western National has earned accolades year-over-year as an employer of choice and garnered multiple awards for wellness in the workplace. Western National has also been named a Top Workplace by the Star Tribune for consecutive years. In addition, the Group is consistently recognized as a Ward’s 50 property-and-casualty insurance company for its outstanding financial results.
Western National offers full-time employees a significant Total Rewards Package, including:
- Medical insurance plan options and other standard employee benefits, including dental insurance, vision benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, and more!
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) Plan (participants are eligible for 100% matching on the first 6% of their contributions)
- Wellbeing Program, including onsite fitness studio
- Paid Time Off – including holiday, vacation, and volunteer
- 100% company-paid tuition reimbursement for approved job-relevant coursework and access to The Institutes (Risk and insurance education)
- Paid parental leave
- Bonus opportunities
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Western National provides employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in building operations manager jobs.
- Five or more years of experience managing commercial or institutional building operations
- Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems such as Maximo or ServiceNow
- Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire and life safety systems
- Certified Facility Manager, Facility Management Professional, or equivalent credential preferred
- Experience managing vendor contracts, service agreements, and third-party maintenance teams
- Bachelor's degree in facilities management, engineering, business, or a related field
Tips for Your Building Operations Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to building systems
Hiring managers scan for specific systems experience: HVAC, BMS, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression. List the platforms you've managed by name, not just 'building systems,' and note the square footage or number of sites you oversaw.
Pursue a relevant certification before applying
Certifications like CFM, FMP, or SMA move your application past the initial screen at large employers. If you're mid-career without one, enroll before applying to director-level roles, since many listings treat certification as a minimum rather than a preference.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists building operations manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by asset class not just title
A building operations manager role in a hospital system is a different job than the same title in a data center or mixed-use development. Search by industry vertical and read the job description for the dominant system type to avoid applying to roles outside your core experience.
Prepare a scenario answer for every system failure type
Interviewers for operations roles almost always ask how you handled a critical system failure: an HVAC outage in summer, a flooding event, or a power interruption. Prepare a structured answer for at least three scenarios before your first round.
Negotiate scope before negotiating anything else
Before accepting an offer, clarify the number of buildings, total square footage, team size, and deferred maintenance backlog. These details define your workload and your leverage for future performance reviews, and they're easier to discuss before you sign than after.
Building Operations Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most building operations managers?
Meadows & Ohly, CAMC Health System, and Mon Health are hiring the most building operations managers right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Florida, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Large healthcare systems, commercial real estate firms, and corporate campus operators tend to post the highest volume of these roles consistently.
How many building operations manager jobs are remote?
About 40% of building operations manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most facilities roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are capital planning, vendor contract management, and regional oversight positions where travel substitutes for a fixed on-site requirement.
How do you become a building operations manager?
Start in a building technician, maintenance coordinator, or facilities assistant role to build hands-on systems knowledge. Move into a lead or supervisor position to gain experience managing staff and vendors. Earning a facilities management certification strengthens your candidacy for manager-level postings. Most employers also want demonstrated experience writing scope-of-work documents and managing preventive maintenance schedules before promoting or hiring into this role.
Can you get a building operations manager job with little experience?
Entry into this role with limited experience is possible through a few concrete paths. A strong background in a single system, such as HVAC or electrical, combined with a supervisory role in a trade can substitute for broad facilities experience at smaller properties. Property management companies and healthcare systems sometimes hire candidates from adjacent operations roles and train them on building-specific systems internally.
What does the building operations manager interview process look like?
Most employers run two to three rounds. The first is typically a phone or video screen with HR focused on your systems background and certifications. The second round is usually with the director of facilities or a VP of real estate and includes scenario-based questions about emergency response and vendor management. Some employers add a site walkthrough where you assess the building and discuss what you observe with the hiring team.
Where can I find and apply to building operations manager jobs?
You can find and apply to building operations manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your systems experience and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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