Transportation Manager - Facilities Management

Job Description

The Transportation Manager under Facilities Management is responsible for overseeing all transportation operations and ensuring seamless integration with facility services. This role manages fleet operations, personnel, compliance, and budgeting while supporting organizational objectives for safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

Job Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement transportation strategies aligned with facilities management goals. Collaborate with leadership on long-term planning for transportation and infrastructure needs.
• Operational Oversight: Manage daily transportation operations, including routing, scheduling, and dispatch. Ensure timely and reliable movement of personnel, students, and materials across facilities.
• Fleet & Asset Management: Oversee preventive maintenance and lifecycle management of vehicles and equipment. Maintain compliance with environmental and safety standards.
• Personnel Management: Supervise transportation staff, including drivers and mechanics. Conduct hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
• Budget & Financial Control: Prepare and manage transportation budgets within facilities management framework. Monitor expenditures and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local transportation regulations. Implement risk management and emergency response procedures.
• Facilities Coordination: Align transportation schedules with facility maintenance, custodial operations, and event planning. Support logistics for construction projects and special events.
• Reporting & Performance Metrics: Track KPIs for transportation efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness. Provide regular reports to Facilities Management leadership.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2- 5 years of experience in transportation and facility operations.
• Strong knowledge of compliance standards (ADA, OSHA, EPA).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership qualities including the ability to communicate effectively and relate positively with students, parents, staff and community members.
• Outstanding working knowledge of both Michigan and federal transportation laws and regulations.
• Strong work ethics, including the ability to prioritize, solve problems, self-start, work on tight deadlines and make decisions aligned with district policies.
• Commitment to high professional standards.
• Ability to use computerized transportation software and proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Nearest Major Market: Grand Rapids