Operations Manager

Transportation Operations Manager

The Transportation Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations, performance, safety, and compliance of a large-scale corporate shuttle transportation program supporting airport and airside operations. This position will manage contracted shuttle service provider, oversee transportation performance and operational costs, and coordinate continuous bus service supporting up to 20,000 employees during daily shift changes and peak-season operations. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in transit, fleet, transportation, or large-scale bus operations, along with the ability to manage vendor relationships, labor requirements, safety compliance, and time-sensitive transportation logistics in a high-volume airport environment. Salary - $70,000 annually

Responsibilities

Transportation Operations

• Oversee daily shuttle transportation operations, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient service.
• Coordinate continuous bus routes supporting transportation for up to 20,000 employees.
• Manage transportation coverage during a day, night, shift-change, and peak-season sortation windows.
• Monitor service levels and respond quickly to operational disruptions, delays, staffing issues, equipment issues, and transportation emergencies.
• Ensure adequate fleet and driver coverage to meet operational requirements.

Vendor & Contract Management

• Establish, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Ensure compliance with service-level agreements (SLAs) and contractual requirements.
• Monitor operational costs and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and service quality.
• Conduct regular performance reviews of the operation and address deficiencies as needed.

Labor Relations

• Ensure route scheduling, staffing practices, and driver disciplinary actions comply with the Teamsters Local 89 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
• Work collaboratively with operations leadership, transportation personnel, and labor representatives.
• Address scheduling, attendance, performance, and employee-relations issues in accordance with applicable labor agreements and company policies.

Safety & Airside Compliance

• Enforce strict FAA, OSHA, and TSA safety and security requirements.
• Ensure transportation operations comply with airport-specific airside and restricted area requirements.
• Oversee safe bus operations near aircraft parking ramps, taxiways, and other controlled airfield areas.
• Promote a strong safety culture among transportation personnel and contracted service providers.
• Ensure required driver credentials, security badges, training, and certifications remain current.

Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze transportation performance data to identify trends, service gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and implement operational improvements that enhance safety, reliability, efficiency, and employee experience.
• Prepare operational reports and performance updates for leadership.
• Support transportation planning for seasonal volume increases, special events, and changes in workforce demand.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Transportation, Business Management, or a related field highly preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience managing corporate transportation, airport shuttle fleets, transit operations, or large-scale bus operations.
• Valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger (P) endorsement. Preferred, not required.
• Clean driving record required.
• Ability to successfully pass an FAA-regulated fingerprint-based background check.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an SDF Airport Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge with driving privileges for restricted airfield zones.
• Demonstrated experience managing transportation vendors, service providers, or contracted operations.
• Strong understanding of transportation safety, compliance, scheduling, and operational performance.

Preferred Skills

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage high-volume, time-sensitive transportation operations.
• Experience working in an airport, aviation, logistics, distribution, or large-scale corporate transportation environment.
• Knowledge of fleet management, route planning, dispatch operations, and transportation scheduling.
• Experience managing third-party transportation contracts and service agreements.
• Understanding collective bargaining agreements and labor relations.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, transportation management systems, fleet management software, or related operational technology.
• Ability to analyze KPIs, operational metrics, and transportation costs.
• Strong commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and customer service.

About Us

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world's largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, our over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience. ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, education, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together. ABM is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that does not discriminate on the basis of any trait or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including disability and protected veteran status. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. ABM participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. E-Verify is an internet-based system used to electronically confirm employment eligibility. ABM is a military-friendly company proudly employing thousands of men and women who have served in the U.S. military. With ABM, you'll have access to a world-class training program and ample opportunities to use the skills you developed while serving our country. Whether you're looking for a frontline or professional position, you can find post-military career opportunities across ABM. ABM directs all applicants to apply at ABM does not accept unsolicited resumes or submissions outside of this portal. Applicants should submit their application by clicking Apply Now. For more information, visit