District Manager, Aramark Facilities Management (K12 and Higher Education)

Aramark•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

Aramark Facilities Management is seeking a strategic and operationally disciplined District Manager to lead our K12 and Higher Education portfolio. This senior leadership role oversees multiple university and college facilities operations, generating $12M–$30M+ in annual revenue. The District Manager is responsible for driving operational excellence, financial performance, safety compliance, client satisfaction, and employee engagement across a multi-site, multi-client higher education portfolio. The role provides full ownership of district-level performance across custodial services, maintenance operations, grounds, and integrated facilities management programs. This leader will drive revenue growth, EBIT performance, margin improvement, contract retention, and operational consistency within Aramark’s Facilities Management business.In this role, frequent travel to client sites throughout the district is expected.

Requirements

Proven leadership experience, typically acquired over 5-10 years, including P&L responsibility within the hospitality, retail, facilities, direct store delivery or food and beverage industries.
Demonstrated leadership skills with a broad knowledge of management practices, business judgement and client/consumer interaction.
Confirmed ability to hire, assess, develop and grow hard-working talent.
Comfortable reading, understanding, and implementing contractual requirements, including identifying opportunities within contract terms and conditions to address operational issues.
Established communication and teamwork skills to work with all levels on the organization from the front line associate through leadership.
Proven success in a repeatable business model, including leading through change and turnaround initiatives.
Bachelor’s degree is generally required to be successful

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in business or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Establish overall ownership and accountability of operational management and financial performance of multiple accounts and units.
Model key leadership behaviors and ensure the highest levels of safety, quality and service excellence for employees, clients, and consumers.
Coach & mentor employees by crafting a shared understanding about how and what needs to be achieved.
Reward and recognize employees.
Identify and engage top talent and develop team members to their fullest potential within the organization.
Plan and lead team management meetings.
Ensure safety and sanitation standards in all operations.
Establish and maintain effective client and customer rapport for a mutually beneficial business relationship.
Identify client needs and communicate operational progress.
Understand contractual obligations and leverage opportunities.
Facilitate and support new business and retention activities.
Ensure team completes customer satisfaction surveys in all locations.
Build revenue and manage budget with sensitivity to costs and client needs.
Ensure the completion and maintenance of P&L statements for the district.
Provide oversight and take ownership to deliver client and company financial targets using Aramark systems.
Understand performance metrics, data, order and inventory trends; educate teams on key levers to improve margins.
Lead managers in implementing and maintaining corporate management agenda for labor and financial initiatives.
Ensure value through efficient operations, appropriate cost controls, and profit management.
Ensure consistent application of Aramark’s operating standards and processes (Operational Excellence) with particular focus on efficiency standards.
Understand end to end supply chain and procurement process and systems; ensure only authorized suppliers are used.
Ensure unit managers maintain a safe and healthy environment for clients, customers and employees.
Follow all applicable policies, rules and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety, health, and wage and hour.