SENIOR FACILITIES PROJECT MANAGER

Compass Group

About The Position

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. This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email [email protected] SummaryWe seeking a strategic, results-driven leader who thrives in dynamic environments and can successfully lead national implementation efforts while elevating operational standards and client satisfaction across education accounts. The Senior Project Manager serves as a strategic implementation leader responsible for driving operational excellence across SSC education accounts nationwide. This highly visible role leads complex start-ups, transitions, and performance improvement initiatives within custodial, grounds, and plant operations and partners closely with operations executives and client stakeholders to ensure seamless program deployment, sustainable operational performance, and strong financial outcomes. The role requires deep facilities expertise, executive presence, and the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred; advanced degree a plus
5+ years of progressive leadership experience in facilities management, custodial, maintenance, or related operations
Proven success leading complex, multi-site projects or operational transformations
Strong financial acumen with experience managing project budgets
Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and change leadership skills
Ability to manage multiple large-scale initiatives simultaneously
Willingness to travel extensively up to 90%
Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

Lead national account start-ups, transitions, and large-scale operational improvement initiatives
Standardize and implement best-in-class programs across custodial, grounds, and maintenance operations
Drive adoption of QA programs, CMMS platforms, performance reporting, and Quarterly Business Reviews
Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets with strong fiscal accountability
Train and mentor on-site leadership teams to ensure sustainable operational performance
Build and maintain strong client partnerships, ensuring alignment with service expectations and strategic goals
Identify opportunities for process improvement, efficiency gains, and innovation
Assess and develop a duty list based on unitization metrics to ensure alignment with client requirements and the contractual scope of work.