Senior Grounds & Field Operations Manager

SSC Services For Education; Prairie View (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance / AD

Job summary

Compass Group is seeking a Grounds Manager to coordinate and supervise all aspects of recreational fields and related operations under the contract scope. The role includes developing budgets, procurement processes, and providing professional consultation on athletic field projects.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in horticulture or related fields and 5+ years of senior grounds management, with strong leadership, budgeting, and CMMS experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Turfgrass, Landscape Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive ground management experience including leadership responsibilities.
• Experience managing large teams and complex operations.
• Strong knowledge of horticulture, turf, and irrigation systems.
• Financial management experience including budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience with CMMS systems and reporting tools.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage overall grounds operations across assigned areas.
• Develop and execute operational strategies to drive performance and service consistency.
• Oversee daily operations and workforce productivity.
• Assist in managing and developing budgets, forecasting, and cost control initiatives.
• Establish and monitor KPIs related to quality, safety, and service delivery.
• Coach and develop management and supervisory staff.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and company standards.
• Manage vendor setup, performance, and contracts.
• Leverage CMMS and reporting tools for operational decision-making.
• Collaborate with clients to ensure alignment and satisfaction.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational efficiencies.
• Support long-term planning and seasonal readiness.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Forecasting

Team management

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Turfgrass, Landscape Management, or related field

Tools

CMMS systems

Reporting tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Compass Group is seeking a Grounds Manager to coordinate and supervise all aspects of recreational fields and related operations under the contract scope. The role includes developing budgets, procurement processes, and providing professional consultation on athletic field projects.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in horticulture or related fields and 5+ years of senior grounds management, with strong leadership, budgeting, and CMMS experience.