Project Manager, Education

ABM US • Blytheville, AR

4h • $60,000

About The Position

The Project Manager of Grounds Services is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing grounds and landscape operations across one or multiple properties. This role ensures that exterior environments are safe, well‑maintained, visually appealing, and compliant with organizational standards, budgets, and environmental regulations. The Project Manager works closely with internal teams, contractors, and clients to deliver consistent service quality while leading operational teams effectively.

Requirements

• Previous experience managing grounds, landscaping, or exterior maintenance operations.
• Strong leadership and team‑management capabilities.
• Knowledge of landscape maintenance practices, equipment, irrigation systems, and seasonal programs.
• Ability to manage multiple sites or projects simultaneously.
• Experience with scheduling, workforce management, and budget oversight.
• Strong communication, organizational, and customer‑service skills.
• Proficiency with scheduling systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office.
• Flexibility to work non‑standard hours as required by seasonal or weather‑related needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day grounds and landscape operations across assigned sites, including maintenance, seasonal services, and special projects.
• Develop project plans that define staffing levels, schedules, scopes of work, and resource allocation.
• Supervise grounds supervisors, crew leads, and landscaping staff, providing training, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure turf, landscaping, hardscapes, irrigation systems, and exterior areas meet quality and safety standards.
• Coordinate seasonal programs such as mowing, fertilization, pruning, mulching, irrigation, snow removal, and storm response as applicable.
• Manage vendor relationships and service contracts for landscaping, tree care, irrigation, and snow or ice management.
• Oversee project budgets, labor costs, equipment usage, and material expenditures to meet financial goals.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.
• Address client requests, service issues, and escalation items in a timely and professional manner.
• Prepare operational reports, performance metrics, and project updates for leadership and clients.

Benefits

• 401(k) – You become eligible to make personal contributions beginning the first of the month following 30 days of employment. You become eligible for the ABM match beginning the first of the month following six months of employment. ABM matches your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, dollar for dollar, for the first 3%. For the next 2%, ABM contributes $0.50 for each dollar you contribute. Your contributions and match are immediately vested.
• Benefits: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Employee Benefits: Staff & Mgmt

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees