General Manager, Aramark Facilities Management - Higher Education

Aramark•Baltimore, MD

4d•$160,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

Aramark Facilities Management is building a pipeline of experienced facilities leaders interested in future General Manager opportunities across higher education accounts throughout the East Coast. This is an opportunity to connect early with Aramark Facilities leadership as we continue expanding our higher education portfolio and prepare for upcoming growth across colleges and universities. We are seeking experienced facilities management professionals who understand the unique operational demands of higher education environments and have successfully led large-scale custodial, grounds, maintenance, engineering, and campus support operations. If you are a proven leader looking to take the next step in your facilities management career, this is an opportunity to position yourself ahead of future openings with one of the nation’s leading integrated facilities management organizations. The General Manager will provide strategic and operational leadership for facilities management services within a college or university campus environment. This role oversees day-to-day facilities operations while partnering closely with university leadership to deliver safe, clean, compliant, and operationally excellent campus environments. The General Manager is responsible for leading multi-functional facilities teams across custodial, grounds, maintenance, and engineering operations while driving service excellence, operational efficiency, safety, workforce engagement, and client partnership.

Requirements

5+ years of facilities management leadership experience
Experience managing facilities operations within higher education environments
Experience overseeing custodial, grounds, and maintenance operations
Experience leading large teams in complex operational environments
Strong operational, financial, and people leadership skills
Experience partnering directly with senior client or campus leadership
Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs, facilities operations, and service delivery models

Nice To Haves

Experience in integrated facilities management (IFM)
Experience within outsourced facilities services environments
Technical knowledge related to building systems, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or engineering operations
Experience managing union labor environments
Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business, or related field

Responsibilities

Lead integrated facilities operations across higher education campuses
Oversee custodial, grounds, maintenance, engineering, and building operations teams
Manage large frontline and leadership teams in a union or non-union environment
Build strong partnerships with university stakeholders, campus leadership, and clients
Drive preventive maintenance and asset management strategies
Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and operational standards
Manage budgets, labor planning, vendor relationships, and operational performance
Support campus appearance, student experience, and long-term facilities strategy
Lead workforce development, team engagement, and operational culture initiatives
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, and service delivery