Career Advancement
The IFMA Phoenix Career Advancement Committee is a dedicated group aimed at supporting the professional growth and development of facility managers as well as the service providers who support them. The committee typically focuses on a variety of activities and initiatives designed to enhance career opportunities, provide valuable job search resources, as well as providing valuable IFMA Credentials courses and workshops.
Through guest speakers, and other content, the committee provides insights into the latest trends and best practices in staying relevant in the job market.
Through Certifications and Continuing Education courses and workshops, the committee promotes certification opportunities like the CFM (Certified Facility Manager), the FMP (Facilities Management Professional), the SFP (Sustainable Facility Professional) and the Essentials of Facility Management, ensuring members have the qualifications needed to advance in their careers.
The committee typically plans two Career Resources Events per year as well as an instructor led FMP series, a CFM Exam Prep Workshop and the Essentials of Facility Management series. The committee meets monthly. For more information about this committee please contact the Committee Chairs.
Patrick Okamura FMP Scholarship
With the generosity of IFMA Fellow Patrick Okamura, the IFMA Greater Phoenix Chapter is providing an opportunity to all individuals seeking financial support to advance their Education Credentials through the Patrick Okamura Education Scholarship. Patrick Okamura and the IFMA Greater Phoenix Chapter understand the rigors of sustaining the financial burden while maintaining an efficient professional career. Through this scholarship we hope to provide one valued individual who is enthusiastic in learning and looking for a way to climb higher by obtaining the Facility Management Professional (FMP) credential at the Chapter hosted in-person series.
Application deadline is June 17, 2026.
The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) offers a variety of education and credentialing opportunities designed to support the professional development of facility managers. Among these is the Essentials of Facility Management class, which provides a comprehensive overview of key concepts and practices in facility management. This introductory course is ideal for individuals looking to build a strong foundation in the field. Additionally, IFMA offers certifications such as the Facility Management Professional (FMP®), Sustainability Facility Professional (SFP®), and Certified Facility Manager (CFM®), all of which validate expertise in essential areas and help professionals advance their careers within the industry.
Please take our survey for interest in an in-person CFM Exam Prep Workshop
We have assembled a series of resources that will help you start your search. Included in the tools are networking groups in the valley, career coaching , and IFMA's JobNet where you can search for Facility Management jobs around the world.
This is a job board providing links to local and regional facility management, facility support and business development jobs in the Valley. The job board is open to both IFMA members and non-members alike. Employers who would like to display current job openings should also select this page.
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Submit your resume to the Career Management Committee to be included in our directory of facility management professionals who are available for new opportunities. This directory will be available to employers who may have a need for individuals with facility management skills. Only IFMA members may submit their resumes for this program. Please submit your resume in PDF form in the link below.
Member Login required to view resumes
Submit your resume to the Career Management Committee to be included in our directory of Business Development professionals who are available for new opportunities. This directory will be available to employers who may have a need for individuals with business development skills. Only IFMA members may submit their resumes for this program. Please submit your resume in PDF form in the link below.
upcoming career Advancement events
2026 FMP Full Series Credential Course
Build your confidence and accelerate your career
The Facility Management Professional (FMP) is designed for facility professionals looking to strengthen their hard and soft skills in facility management.
Bundle and Save with the Full Series (all four modules)
Finance & Business- 8/20 & 8/21
Operations & Maintenance- 9/17 & 9/18
Project Management- 10/22 & 10/23
Leadership & Strategy- 11/12 & 11/13
*Full Series registration closes on August 6, 2026
Aug 20
2026 FMP Finance & Business Class
The Reference Library
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
2- day class: 8/20 & 8/21
Sep 17
2026 FMP Operations & Maintenance Class
The Reference Library
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
2- day class: 9/17 & 9/18
Oct 22
2026 FMP Project Management Class
The Reference Library
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
2- day class: 10/22 & 10/23
Nov 12
2026 Leadership & Strategy FMP Class
The Reference Library
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
2- day class: 11/12 & 11/13
