
District Manager – Facilities Management, Education
Aramark
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Philadelphia • Pennsylvania • United States
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About the role
- Provide overall vision, planning, direction, and control for multiple Higher Education and K12 facilities accounts across the New England region
- Lead and develop General Managers and site leadership teams to ensure consistent execution of Facilities Management standards
- Drive operational excellence across custodial, maintenance, and grounds services
- Model safety-first leadership and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and institutional safety standards
- Serve as senior relationship leader for university, college and K12 stakeholders
- Maintain strong executive-level client engagement to support long-term retention and growth
- Own district-level P&L performance, including revenue growth, EBIT, margin management, and cost controls
- Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing facilities leadership talent
- Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and operational discipline
- Plan and facilitate regional leadership meetings and performance reviews
Requirements
- 5+ years of progressive leadership experience within Education facilities management or integrated facilities services
- Proven district-level or multi-site leadership experience with full P&L accountability
- Strong background in custodial operations, building maintenance, grounds management, and campus facilities services
- Demonstrated ability to lead through change, growth initiatives, and operational turnaround environments
- Experience managing union and non-union workforces preferred
- Strong executive presence with the ability to engage senior leadership
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in Business, Facilities Management, or related field preferred
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently across MA, NH, CT, VT, ME, and RI
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
facilities managementcustodial operationsbuilding maintenancegrounds managementP&L accountabilityoperational excellencecost controlsrevenue growthEBIT managementperformance reviews
Soft Skills
leadershipexecutive presenceclient engagementaccountabilityoperational disciplinechange managementtalent developmentteam developmentcommunicationrelationship management