GM, Installation

Overview:

For more than 40 years, Sunrise Landscape, a commercial landscape maintenance, design and installation company, has been serving Florida with a commitment to service excellence. They have an opportunity for a General Manager, Installation to lead the company’s landscape and new installation business, based in Tampa. This role has full accountability for project execution, financial performance, safety, and growth of the installation division, including complex commercial and residential landscape construction projects.

The GM, Installation will oversee all aspects of the installation lifecycle—from pre-construction planning and estimating through project execution, close-out, and warranty—while ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to design and quality standards. This position plays a critical role in driving profitable growth, professionalizing construction operations, and scaling the installation business organically and through acquisitions.

The ideal candidate is an experienced landscape construction leader with deep expertise in project planning, landscape design interpretation, cost control, and team leadership within a project-based environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial & Business Performance

• Own and deliver installation division financial results, including revenue growth, gross margin, project profitability, and cash flow.
• Maintain full P&L responsibility for the Tampa installation operations.
• Establish annual budgets, forecasts, and production plans aligned with company goals.
• Analyze project financials, job cost reports, and margin performance to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure accurate estimating, cost tracking, change order management, and billing processes.

Project & Construction Management

• Oversee all landscape installation and construction projects from pre-construction through completion.
• Ensure project plans, schedules, and scopes are clearly defined, resourced, and executed.
• Review and approve project schedules, work plans, and sequencing to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Manage project risk, change orders, and issue resolution to protect margin and client satisfaction.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with approved designs and specifications.

Operations & Resource Management

• Lead daily installation operations, including crew deployment, equipment utilization, and subcontractor coordination.
• Optimize labor productivity, equipment usage, and material procurement.
• Oversee fleet, tools, and asset management to support construction activities.
• Develop standardized construction processes and best practices across markets.

People Leadership

• Lead, develop, and retain high-performing construction leaders, including Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, and field crews.
• Train skilled installation and construction professionals.
• Establish clear performance expectations and accountability for project delivery.
• Coach leaders on project management, financial discipline, safety, and people leadership.
• Build bench strength and succession plans for critical construction roles.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Champion a safety-first culture across all installation projects.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, local, state, and federal safety regulations.
• Enforce quality standards, workmanship expectations, and inspection protocols.
• Proactively identify and mitigate project, operational, and safety risks.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as senior point of escalation for clients, developers, general contractors, and partners.
• Participate in key client meetings, project reviews, and issue resolution.
• Build long-term relationships with clients, designers, and trade partners.
• Ensure a professional, responsive, and solutions-oriented client experience.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 10–15 years of progressive leadership experience in landscape installation/construction strongly preferred, will consider those with deep landscape maintenance backgrounds.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, or a related field required.
• Proven experience managing complex, project-based operations with full P&L accountability.
• Deep understanding of landscape construction, project planning, scheduling, and job cost management.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret landscape designs, construction drawings, and specifications.
• Strong financial acumen, including estimating, budgeting, cost control, and margin management.
• Proven experience leading, developing, and holding construction teams accountable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Experience with construction/project management software and financial systems.
• Experience operating across multiple locations or markets preferred.

Leadership & Functional Competencies:

Construction & Project Leadership

• Demonstrates deep expertise in landscape construction methods, sequencing, and execution.
• Leads teams to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Anticipates construction risks and proactively mitigates issues.

Financial & Job Cost Management

• Owns job cost performance and margin outcomes.
• Uses financial and project data to drive disciplined decision-making.
• Holds project teams accountable for estimating accuracy and cost

Pre-Construction & Design Integration

• Effectively translates landscape designs into executable project plans.
• Provides constructability and value engineering insights during pre-construction.
• Ensures alignment between design intent and field execution.

Operational Excellence

• Establishes consistent construction processes across projects and markets.
• Optimizes labor, equipment, and materials for productivity and quality.
• Drives continuous improvement in installation operations.

People Leadership

• Builds strong construction leadership teams and field capability.
• Coaches project leaders on performance, communication, and accountability.
• Develops future leaders within the installation organization.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Builds trust with clients, designers, and partners through execution excellence.
• Resolves issues professionally while protecting company interests.
• Balances client expectations with operational and financial realities.

Execution, Accountability & Results Orientation

• Takes ownership for outcomes and drives consistent execution.
• Sets clear goals, expectations, and accountability structures.
• Maintains focus and follow-through in a fast-paced construction environment.

Integrity & Professional Judgement

• Acts with integrity, transparency, and sound judgment.
• Handles sensitive matters with professionalism and discretion.
• Models company values and ethical leadership.