Job Description

About Us:

A well-established landscape design, build, and maintenance company with 20 employees is seeking a strong business and field. Their commercial and residential portfolio encompasses the greater Charlotte area as well as parts of South Carolina. Known for their high standards and efficient processes, they are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Field Manager to lead and streamline their day-to-day operations. While there is some process-orientation to this role, you will be in the field! If you are process-oriented, passionate about leadership, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you. This is NOT a sales role!

Job Location: Greater Charlotte/Matthews, NC

Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire; FIELD-BASED/OUTDOOR

Salary: $75,000 – $90,000/per year

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts, no weekends

Benefits: Paid time off (vacation and holidays), performance-based bonuses, medical and other benefits can be discussed

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily operations for a growing landscape company
• Schedule and dispatch 3–6 field teams daily based on skills, location, and customer needs
• Supervise field staff, office personnel, and project managers
• Oversee large landscape installations and ensure project timelines and quality standards are met
• Assist hands-on with maintenance, gardening, mowing/turf upkeep, and installation tasks as needed
• Procure necessary materials and manage vendor relationships
• Develop, implement, and review operational procedures to drive safety and efficiency

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to interpret landscape designs and translate them into actionable tasks
• Solid understanding of landscaping fundamentals, including plant material, irrigation, lighting, equipment, hardscaping (pavers, flagstone, retaining walls), and water features
• Proven ability to lead in a high-stress, fast-paced environment
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal communication and active listening skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to “own” your responsibilities
• Leadership and teamwork mentality
• Experience with customer service and conflict resolution
• Results-driven with a passion for continuous improvement
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic work environment

Preferred Skills & Attributes:

Certifications

• Landscape Industry Certified Technician (NALP)
• North Carolina Certified Plant Professional (NCNLA)
• Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services)
• NC Landscape Contractor's License

Other

• Previous or current landscaping business owner/operator
• Education and/or experience in line with business ownership; the long-term growth in mind for this role is owner or part owner of the business
• Desire to be in the field overseeing and providing guidance to installation and maintenance crews
• Strategic and proactive - this role is intended for a current or future business partner/owner

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