
Assistant District Manager
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Job overview
ABM Industries is seeking an experienced Assistant District Manager to lead and develop Managers and Supervisors across multiple locations. The role supports daily operations, client relationships and retention, portfolio financial performance, safety and compliance, and district-level strategy. The Assistant District Manager also tracks operational and client metrics and communicates district performance and challenges to Senior Management.
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Overview
We are looking for an experienced Assistant District Manager to lead and empower a team of Managers and Supervisors across multiple locations, ensuring exceptional service, productivity, and operational excellence. As the Assistant District Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting, guiding, and developing your Managers and Supervisors to achieve company standards, exceed client expectations, and foster a positive work environment across all sites within your district.
Benefit Information:
ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM's benefits, visit ABM Team Member Benefits | Staff & Management (https://media.abm.com/wp-content/uploads/AnnualBenefitFlyers/Recruiting%20Flyer%20-%20Staff%20&%20Mgmt.pdf)
Responsibilities
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Leadership & Team Development: Oversee a team of Managers/Supervisors, providing coaching, performance feedback, and opportunities for growth. Set clear goals and expectations, ensuring Supervisors are equipped to lead their teams effectively.
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Operational Excellence: Ensure smooth daily operations across all locations by regularly reviewing schedules, productivity levels, and service quality. Work with Managers/Supervisors to address staffing needs, adjust for client demands, and solve operational challenges.
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Client Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients within the portfolio. Responsible for Client/Account retention. Establish and maintain strong client relationships, regularly communicating service levels, needs, and improvements. Responsible for renewing and negotiating client contracts.
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Financial Acumen: Manage portfolio P&L responsibilities, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning to ensure profitability and cost control across all locations.
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Safety & Compliance: Partner with Managers/Supervisors and the Safety Quality Manager to promote a culture of safety and compliance with company, client, and regulatory requirements. Conduct audits and spot-checks to ensure standards are met consistently.
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Reporting & Communication: Track and report on operational metrics, team performance, and client satisfaction levels. Maintain open lines of communication with Senior Management to discuss district performance, opportunities, and challenges.
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Strategic Planning & Execution: Work with Senior Management to develop and execute district-level strategies aimed at improving operational efficiency, reducing costs, and driving service excellence.
Qualifications
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3-5 Years' experience in a service-oriented environment
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Must be able to prepare advanced documents using Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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Bachelor’s degree preferred.
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Good communication skills both written and verbal.
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Proven ability to work with and communicate with front line employees as well as upper-level management team.
REQNUMBER: 172020
ABM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer qualified applicants without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
How this job compares
Set against the 3,938 open Operations Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Tennessee median$104–125K/yr39 salary ranges
- US median$23–25/hr253 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 88 open Operations Management jobs in Tennessee and 3,938 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Operations Management postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (2,934 postings).
- Education
- 840 of the 3,938 open Operations Management jobs (21%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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