Senior Grounds Operations Leader - Campus Excellence

Compass Group USA; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

SSC Services for Education in College Station, TX, is seeking a Senior Grounds Operations Manager for a large‑scale, high‑volume university grounds operation. You will oversee day‑to‑day performance, resource allocation, workflow execution, and uphold standards across diverse service areas, coordinating multiple teams without direct supervisory responsibility.

The ideal candidate has hands‑on operational leadership, strong organizational skills, and proven experience in budgeting, CMMS usage,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, turfgrass, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive green industry experience with leadership.
• 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 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 set up, 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.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

CMMS reporting

Communication

Horticulture knowledge

Education

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

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

SSC Services for Education in College Station, TX, is seeking a Senior Grounds Operations Manager for a large‑scale, high‑volume university grounds operation. You will oversee day‑to‑day performance, resource allocation, workflow execution, and uphold standards across diverse service areas, coordinating multiple teams without direct supervisory responsibility.

The ideal candidate has hands‑on operational leadership, strong organizational skills, and proven experience in budgeting, CMMS usage,