SENIOR GROUNDS PROJECT MANAGER - REMOTE WITH TRAVEL

Compass Group Poland Sp. z o.o.; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Grounds Project Manager to lead innovative grounds management for educational accounts. In this vital role, you will implement management programs, conduct site assessments, and ensure client satisfaction through effective project execution. This position offers the opportunity to drive excellence and sustainability across campuses, fostering environments where students can thrive. Join a dynamic team that values your expertise and supports your growth while providing a comprehensive benefits package and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or 10 years of experience required.
• Strong project management and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Implement and coordinate management programs and policies for client sites.
• Conduct site assessments and lead corrective plans for deficiencies.
• Collaborate with clients to ensure their needs are met.

Skills

Project Management

Grounds Management

Quality Assurance

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in grounds related field

10 years of grounds management experience

Job description

SSC

Salary: $90,000 - $105,000

SSC Services for Education is known for our expertise, commitment, and value; and we at SSC truly believe that our people are our greatest asset. By utilizing our associates’ knowledge and experience alongside SSC’s extensive training, providing supportive management, and offering unparalleled wage and benefit packages as well as career advancement opportunities, we have developed a workforce that differentiates us from our competitors.

SSC Services for Education is a Nationwide Best in Class Facility Service Provider. As a member of Compass Group, North America, we want you to be as great as you can be. We empower our associates to direct their own future, keeping them confident that we support them every step of the way. As a result, our associates embody greatness through their actions, natural passion for quality, and a can-do attitude. The opportunity for greatness is real at SSC and throughout the Compass world.

Job Summary

Join SSC Services for Education as a Senior Grounds Project Manager and become an integral part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering unparalleled client service and innovative grounds management to K-12 and Higher Education accounts. In this pivotal role, you will have the opportunity to lead and craft the future of grounds management with a growing organization. Your expertise and vision will drive excellence, sustainability, and aesthetic appeal across educational campuses, fostering environments where students can excel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Implement and coordinate management programs, policies, procedures, and compliance systems for existing client sites and new startups, ensuring adherence to SSC standards.
2. Conduct comprehensive grounds site assessments, identify deficiencies, build effective corrective plans, and lead their successful implementation.
3. Perform Quality Assurance (QA) Assessments and Safety Audits at contracted locations to maintain the highest level of service.
4. Build and maintain project timelines and budgets, controlling expenditures, and providing regular status reports.
5. Coordinate or prepare reports and quality assurance documentation, to meet and exceed client expectations.
6. Assign and coordinate special project personnel, providing vital training and technical expertise to ensure execution.
7. Review and approve project changes, provide timely status reports, and act as the owner's representative when required during renovation and construction projects.
8. Collaborate with clients regularly to ensure all customer needs are met to their utmost happiness.
9. Perform temporary duties of Unit Director or Operations Manager as assigned, and undertake other tasks as the need arises to support the team and company goals.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree in grounds related field or 10 years of grounds management experience
2. Excellent verbal and written skills
3. Solid ability to define and implement change strategies
4. Able to manage multiple projects at a time with sharp organizational skills
5. Maintain a safe driving record, obey all applicable traffic laws
6. Must be willing to travel 85% of the time working in various regions of the country.

Apply to SSC today!

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Associates at SSC are offered many fantastic benefits.

1. Medical
2. Dental
3. Vision
4. Life Insurance/ AD
5. Disability Insurance
6. Retirement Plan
7. Paid Time Off
8. Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
9. Associate Shopping Program
10. Health and Wellness Programs
11. Discount Marketplace
12. Identity Theft Protection
13. Pet Insurance
14. Commuter Benefits
15. Employee Assistance Program
16. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
17. Paid Parental Leave
18. Personal Leave

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.

Req ID:1414946

SSC

JENNIFER HILL

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