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GROUNDS PROJECT MANAGER - REGIONAL

Compass Group
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
July 23, 2023
SSC

Position Title: GROUNDS PROJECT MANAGER - REGIONAL

Pay $80K-$95K

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 MyOpportunity 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 then you can check the status under Careers in MyOpportunity by clicking on 'referral tracking.' For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email . Click to view the step-by-step instructions to refer a friend to this position.

Job Summary

The Grounds Project Manager is a subject matter expert in all phases of Grounds Management. The individual in this position will provide technical support in their given expertise to units, management, sales, and clients. The Project Manager will be relied on to install SSC Standard Operating Procedures and Systems, train individuals on subject matters, and provide survey support for new business including evaluation and pricing. The focus of this position is to be a Subject Matter Expert in Grounds and Athletic Field Management, IPM, and Grounds Sustainability. The position will report to the Vice President.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Installs the standard programs utilizing best practices
  • Provides site assessment analysis
  • Trains account personnel in proper grounds techniques and maintenance procedures, and all safety procedures
  • Performs all functions a manager performs in operating an account, as an interim manager
  • Performs Grounds/Athletic field QA assessments and Safety audits at various locations
  • Delivers final deferred maintenance reports to site managers, regional managers, and clients
  • Interfaces with clients and client staff to provide project status reports and to ensure customer needs are met
  • Develops and maintains a schedule and budget for the assigned projects as needed. Controls expenditures within limitations of project budget
  • Provides reports on the status of project milestones and adjusts schedules accordingly
  • Prepares locally customized operating unit policies and operating programs and procedures for compliance with facilities management best practices, company standards, customer contract requirements, and regulatory standards
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in grounds related field including, Horticulture, Agronomy, Forestry, Turf Management or 10 years of grounds management experience
  • Valid Drivers License
  • Excellent verbal and written skills
  • Proven ability to define and execute change strategies
  • Proven ability to address competing priorities within a single project with a positive, can-do attitude
  • Able to manage multiple projects at a time with sharp organizational skills
  • Ability to travel 85%

Apply to SSC today!

SSC is a member of Compass Group USA

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. *Los Angeles applicants: Compass Group will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box ordinance)

Associates at SSC are offered many fantastic benefits.

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/ AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Req ID:1154975

SSC

JENNIFER HILL

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