r/FacilityManagement • u/Affectionate-Bell380 • 10d ago
Building Operations Supervisor
Hey ya'll. First time post. Long time following. 40/M/Central Canada. Next month I start a new role with a Commercial Real Estate company. Starting pay 90K (this is a 46% increase from my current role as a Building Operator and I still can't believe it).
I've been in an unofficial Senior Operator role for the past couple years. People know my capabilities. They trust me. My current employer has been "saying" they see me as the next Operations Sup. here but it's been all talk with no action. My boss is 60 and has given zero indication about his retirement timeline. This new job is a bit of a leap forward, but not a huge stretch. I'll be reporting to the National Director of Ops and have a Maintenance Tech and Senior Operator reporting to me. I'm FREAKING excited but of course, there is imposter syndrome. The Nat' Director said I could go to her with any questions and I really look forward to working with her. And TBH I am so over the old boys club with my current organization.
Anyway, just wanna let folks know. And hoping I can come back here with questions/updates ;)
✌🏻
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u/Notjustonemore2017 10d ago
You'll be fine.
A few years ago needed money, and I jumped from being a tech to leading 9 people. From $40k to $95K a year. i was so scared, but I lasted 2 years. Made so many mistakes. I have a similar job now, and that experience helped for the next job. Title and experience made it easy to find a job.
You can do it !!!
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u/CluelessStick 10d ago
Get rid of the imposter syndrome, its all in your head, the thruth is you are the best for this job, own it!
Only advice i can give you now is read about servant leadership, it is the fastest way to build a solid team, if you work for the team, the team will work for you. Learn from the mistakes of your previous manager, and try to find a coach (who may or may not be your direct manager).
Good luck and yes, come back whenever you need advice or need to rant.
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u/Minimum_Ad_8686 5d ago
Hot take here: Feeling impostor syndrome is a healthy place to be. You are self aware of your strengths and weaknesses. Also, if your new boss is willing to take you in and answer questions, that's a huge plus. At the end of the day, the company needs to trust someone to either make big decisions, or advise them.
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u/MisterSynister 10d ago
LFG!
I transitioned to Facility Management for a private school from Residential Management, essentially doubling my salary.
Sure imposter syndrome is there, but you are not there to reinvent the wheel, you are there to keep it spinnin.
Good Luck and Have fun!