Commercial Building Manager

A commercial building manager is hired to oversee the maintenance of a building used for commercial purposes, such as a building used for corporate business.

Residential Building Manager

A residential building manager is generally responsible for maintain a building used as living quarters, such as an apartment complex. For example, if an appliance needs repair in an apartment, it is the responsibility of the building manager to make sure it gets fixed.

Leaseholders

Leaseholders of a building or set of buildings may choose to be their own building manager. This is common in cases where the leaseholder of a property is also an investor. In this case, the leaseholder is responsible for building maintenance.

Managing Agent

Leaseholders may also hire a managing agent to maintain their building or buildings. A managing agent is responsible for the maintenance of communal areas in a building as well as the on-site staff. The managing agent is not responsible for the maintenance of the apartments themselves.

Contracted Maintenance

Leaseholders may also hire outside companies for the maintenance of property on the outside of the building such as lawn care, snow removal and so forth. The managing agent is not responsible for the completion of these tasks.

Source:

BuildingManagement.com: Property Management Guide

ACUI: Job Description--Building Manager

CBSalary: Facilities & Building Manager Salary

Resource:

Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International