Landscape Manager

The Budd Group•Charlotte, NC

5d•$65,000 - $74,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Landscape Operations Manager takes direct ownership of daily field operations, crew leadership, and quality delivery across a portfolio of commercial properties in Charlotte, North Carolina. This is an on-site, field-leadership role involving local travel to client sites. The manager partners closely with the Branch Manager and serves as the primary commercial grounds maintenance supervisor for the assigned portfolio. The role includes supervising, hiring, training, and mentoring Foremen and crew members; optimizing crew schedules and routes; maintaining customer relationships; resolving work orders; supporting landscape enhancement sales; and overseeing safety, equipment, inventory, and quality-control practices. The manager also opens the operations shop daily, tracks attendance, and leads productive, safety-focused team meetings. The position is full-time and exempt, with a stated annual pay range of $65,000–$74,000. The schedule is shown as Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM–3:30 PM only as an example placeholder, so exact hours are not specified. The role offers access to a company operations vehicle for field visits, performance incentives, and career growth opportunities toward branch leadership.

Requirements

At least 3 years of commercial landscape maintenance experience, or an Associate degree with equivalent field leadership experience.
Active North Carolina Pesticide Applicator License, or ability to transfer.
Valid Driver’s License with a driving record that meets company standards.
Demonstrated crew supervision or leadership experience.
Experience managing daily routes and tracking inventory and equipment.
Strong communication skills and aptitude for client relationship management and enhancement proposals.

Responsibilities

Supervise, hire, train, and mentor Foremen and crew members.
Champion equipment standards and field safety protocols.
Schedule and route crews to optimize daily labor, equipment usage, and budget targets.
Meet regularly with Property Managers to review Quality Control reports, resolve work orders, and drive landscape enhancement sales.
Oversee truck inspections, equipment upkeep, inventory control, and chemical spot treatments across the portfolio.
Open the operations shop daily, track attendance, and lead productive, safety-focused team meetings.
Take ownership of daily field operations, crew leadership, and quality delivery across commercial properties.

Benefits

Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, 9 holidays, 2 floating days, and 1 volunteer day.
Medical, dental, and vision plan options.
Life, accident, and disability insurance.
HSA/FSA.
401(k) match.
Career advancement opportunities.
Free online classes.
Mental health and financial support.
Pay on Demand and cash back.
English/Spanish learning.
Access to a company operations vehicle for field visits.
Performance incentives.
Stable, supportive leadership dedicated to professional and personal development.