Senior Manager, Grounds Maintenance & Enhancements (Bilingual English/Spanish)

Senior Manager, Grounds Maintenance & Enhancements

Location: Merritt Island, FL

Compensation: $75,000-$80,000

Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.

Responsibilities:

Field Operations & Production

• Oversee and manage daily field operations for grounds maintenance and enhancement crews across multiple job sites.
• Coordinate scheduling and dispatching of crews, equipment, and materials to meet contractual obligations efficiently and safely.
• Monitor job progress and ensure work is completed on time, within scope, and within labor and material budgets.
• Conduct regular site visits to evaluate work performance, safety, and compliance with specifications.
• Track production metrics and adjust field strategies to optimize crew efficiency and profitability.

Enhancement & Installation Project Management

• Plan, coordinate, and manage landscape enhancement and installation projects from scope to completion.
• Develop project schedules, and allocate labor, materials, and equipment, coordinating subcontractors and vendors as needed.
• Monitor project budgets, track job costs, and report on project financials to branch leadership.
• Manage project documentation, including change orders, RFIs, and closeout procedures.

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage Account Managers, Crew Leaders, and field staff across grounds maintenance and enhancement crews.
• Provide leadership, training, and performance feedback to your team, and proactively develop their skills as the branch grows.
• Mentor and support field crews, promoting a positive, safe, and productive work environment.
• Ensure all crews understand project goals, timelines, and quality expectations.

Market Execution & Collaboration

• Understand and execute the branch's local market strategy in the field, translating strategic goals into daily crew priorities.
• Collaborate with Account Managers, Estimators, and branch leadership to align resources and resolve issues.
• Maintain strong communication with clients when needed to support field activities and resolve concerns.
• Ensure all work is performed safely and in compliance with company policies and regulations.

Qualifications:

Required

• 5+ years of experience in landscape production, project management, or field operations leadership, including experience managing other managers or crew leaders.
• Strong understanding of landscape maintenance, installation, and enhancement practices.
• Proven ability to manage multiple crews and projects across diverse job types.
• Ability to interpret landscape plans, specifications, and contracts.
• Proficiency with scheduling tools, time tracking, and production reporting.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Experience managing both maintenance and enhancement/installation crews.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to walk job sites and properties, including uneven terrain, for extended periods.
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and move around active job sites to conduct quality checks.
• Ability to lift and carry materials or equipment up to 50 lbs as needed.
• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions during site visits. xhyhwjd
• Regular, reliable driving between job sites and the branch.