Field Operations Lead - Landscaping & Crew Coach

Atkinson Landscaping; Surrey; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkinson Landscaping in Surrey, BC is seeking a Field Manager to lead 3-5 crews, oversee daily performance, and ensure projects run on budget and to high standards year-round. This role reports to the Operations Manager and collaborates with our Schedule Coordinator and Estimator to keep projects moving smoothly.

The position is about 75% field work—driving production, overseeing quality, and coaching crews—while also handling administrative tasks to keep schedules and equipment running

Qualifications

• Experience in landscaping and hardscaping.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Able to balance field work with administrative duties.
• Pesticide application or equipment operation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Be available at the start of the day to help crews load up, talk strategy, and ensure time is being spent effectively.
• Check in daily with crews in the field, setting and reinforcing daily goals.
• Review and approve the draft daily schedule prepared by the Schedule Coordinator.
• Hold crews accountable to company standards, including clean trucks and well-maintained equipment.
• Keep each project's actual hours under budget.
• Coach and develop crew members.
• Work to minimize rework and callbacks on completed projects.

Skills

Field leadership

Crew supervision

Leadership

People management

Time management

Coaching

Job description

Atkinson Landscaping in Surrey, BC is seeking a Field Manager to lead 3-5 crews, oversee daily performance, and ensure projects run on budget and to high standards year-round. This role reports to the Operations Manager and collaborates with our Schedule Coordinator and Estimator to keep projects moving smoothly.

The position is about 75% field work—driving production, overseeing quality, and coaching crews—while also handling administrative tasks to keep schedules and equipment running