Overview
The Suburban Project Manager is responsible for overseeing janitorial and custodial operations across multiple college campus locations. This role provides hands‑on leadership for day‑to‑day operations, including staffing, training, scheduling, inspections, floor projects, inventory control, and performance management. The Project Manager partners closely with supervisors, frontline employees, and operations leadership to ensure service delivery meets ABM standards, client expectations, and contractual requirements. This position has full accountability for operational execution, employee support, and continuous improvement across assigned campuses.
Pay:
$25/hr
The pay listed reflects the expected range for this position. A specific offer will vary based on the applicant’s experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.
Benefit Information:
ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package.
For more information, visit: ABM Team Member Benefits | Staff & Management
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily custodial and facilities operations across approximately six campus locations.
- Lead, support, and develop a team of 50+ frontline employees and supervisors.
- Manage staffing, onboarding, training, and scheduling to ensure coverage and service excellence.
- Conduct regular site visits, inspections, and walkthroughs to ensure quality, safety, and compliance.
- Plan and schedule floor care projects; ensure work is completed correctly and on time.
- Step in to manage a building or campus operations when a supervisor is out.
- Track employee hours, PTO, attendance, and performance documentation.
- Order supplies, manage inventory, and monitor budgets to control costs.
- Maintain accurate documentation related to performance, inspections, and corrective actions.
- Partner with supervisors to address performance issues and implement improvement plans.
- Ensure compliance with ABM policies, safety standards, and client requirements.
- Provide regular communication and reporting to operations leadership.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 5–10 years of experience in custodial, janitorial, or facilities operations with supervisory or management responsibility.
- Proven experience managing large frontline teams in a multi‑site environment.
- Strong working knowledge of custodial processes, floor care, equipment, and best practices.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Demonstrated ability to manage schedules, budgets, staffing, and operational priorities.
- Strong organizational, communication, and follow‑up skills.
- Ability to travel daily between campus locations.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Prior experience supporting college or university campus environments preferred.
