Field Manager - Special Projects (Landscape Installation)

Horizon Contracting Group; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in landscape contracting is seeking a Field Manager for Special Projects. This role involves overseeing specialized landscape installation and maintenance crews, ensuring project success through effective leadership and management. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, with a focus on coaching and driving results. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including a company truck and paid time off.

Benefits

3 weeks of vacation

5 paid sick days

Company Truck

Extended Health, Dental, and Vision benefits

RRSP enrollment with matching

Annual performance bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in landscape or horticulture industry, with 2+ years in a supervisory role.
• Experience managing multiple crews or job sites.
• Strong working knowledge of landscape installation and seasonal care practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of field technicians through landscape projects.
• Plan and execute project workflows ensuring budget and quality standards.
• Act as primary liaison between field team, clients, and management.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Conflict Resolution

Plant Identification

Irrigation Systems

Mechanical Aptitude

Education

Red Seal Certification

Pesticide Applicator License

Certified Landscape Technician

Valid Heavy Trailer Endorsement or Class 3 License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe PDF

Job description

Field Manager – Special Projects

Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for delivering high-quality landscape projects and developing people? We’re looking for a seasoned Field Manager – Special Projects to lead our specialized landscape installation and maintenance crews. This is a key leadership role that bridges field operations with management strategy — ideal for someone with a strong technical background and a proven ability to coach, motivate, and drive results.

What You'll Do

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of field technicians and crew leads through complex and high-visibility landscape projects.
• Plan, schedule, and execute project workflows while ensuring adherence to budget, timelines, safety, and quality standards.
• Monitor and report on job profitability (P&L), resource allocation, and operational performance.
• Ensure all equipment is inspected, maintained, and operating efficiently; complete minor repairs and coordinate major servicing.
• Act as the primary liaison between the field team, clients, and management — ensuring proactive communication and issue resolution.
• Conduct site inspections, lead safety meetings, and maintain proper documentation (site reports, timecards, checklists, toolbox talks).
• Represent the company professionally in the field, ensuring crews uphold high standards of conduct, appearance, and customer service.
  
  

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in the landscape or horticulture industry, including 2+ years in a supervisory or crew leadership role.
• Proven ability to manage multiple crews or job sites, including scheduling, budgeting, and conflict resolution.
• Strong working knowledge of landscape installation, plant identification, fertilization, irrigation systems, and seasonal care practices.
• Experience reading and executing landscape drawings and scopes of work; quoting and tendering experience a strong asset.
• Proficiency with job tracking tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Adobe PDF, payroll or reporting apps).
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example, coach team members, build morale, and uphold company values in the field.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience operating and maintaining landscaping equipment (mowers, trimmers, blowers, etc.).
• Knowledge of vertical green infrastructure (e.g., green walls) is an asset.
• Certifications such as Red Seal, Pesticide Applicator License, or Certified Landscape Technician are strong assets.
• Valid Heavy Trailer Endorsement or Class 3 license required; OFA 1 certification an asset.
  
  

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• 80% field-based / 20% office and planning.
• Must be in strong physical condition — able to lift 50+ lbs, stand or walk for extended periods, and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Requires flexibility, a proactive mindset, and a high level of personal accountability.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

We believe great people deserve great support. Here’s what we offer:

• Competitive Salary: Starting base wage of $80,000–$100,000, depending on experience
• Paid Time Off:
• 3 weeks of vacation (prorated for the first year)
• 5 paid sick days available after 90 days
• Company Truck: Provided for work use (equivalent value: $8,500/year)
• Health Coverage: Extended Health, Dental, and Vision benefits after 90 days
• Retirement Savings: RRSP enrollment after 12 months with salary-level matching
• Annual Bonus: Eligible for a company performance bonus after 1 year of employment (must start before October 31st)
  

Our Core Values

• Accountable: We are all responsible for our commitments, actions, and results
• United: We will achieve far greater results together
• Determined: We are all in. We embrace the challenge and do what it takes to get the job done right
• Genuine: We care and maintain respectful relationships with our people, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.