Branch Manager

Utilities Service, LLC; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Sterling, VA seeks a Branch Manager to lead grounds maintenance, enhancements, irrigation, and operations, focusing on safety, quality, and financial targets while developing employees and subcontractors. You will partner with company leaders to drive growth, improve customer experience, ensure compliant processes, and manage billing, payroll, and vendor relationships.

Strong communication, proven leadership, and budget accountability are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of skills and experience.
• 5–10 years of experience leading multiple landscape operations.
• Experience effectively managing others and budgeting.
• Proficiency with Aspire is a plus.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement goals, processes to grow grounds maintenance and seasonal services.
• Drive a culture of delivery and continual customer experience improvements.
• Ensure effective communication protocols across teams and clients.
• Build professional client relationships with internal departments.
• Resolve property issues and keep Client Managers informed.
• Oversee billing, payroll, and subcontractor contracts/payments.
• Lead safety training and PPE management for branch staff.
• Train crews and share best practices for safe work.
• Evaluate equipment use and participate in estimates.
• Recruit, select, and hire branch personnel as needed.
• Manage team performance and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Vendor management

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office

Project scheduling

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Aspire

Job description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Branch Manager will be responsible for branch execution of grounds maintenance, enhancements, irrigation, and overall operations. This includes internal and external customer experience, achieving Company safety, quality, and financial goals, and the development of Company employees, sub-contractors, Operations Managers, Client Managers, and Administration. The Branch Manager will report to the Company Leader and work with them to develop a safe, cohesive, structured, and successful Company culture.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with company leaders to develop and implement future goals and processes and grow company grounds maintenance and seasonal services.
• Develop and drive a culture of product delivery and continual improvement of the customer experience, working with the sales team to enhance customer relationships.
• Ensure effective and efficient communication protocols and processes are in place between all parties responsible for maintaining quality standards on client properties.
• Develop and manage a professional relationship with clients and relevant internal business departments, utilizing the optimum communication methods to develop efficient and effective processes.
• Responsible for the effective and efficient resolution of property issues, ensuring Client Managers are fully informed at each stage of the process.
• Work with the Administration team to ensure all information relating to billing, accounts payable, payroll, and sub-contractor contracts/payments are delivered and updated in a timely fashion.
• Responsible for the overall safety of branch team members, including appropriate training, daily safety meetings, & PPE management.
• Ensure training and analysis of crews, production standards, and sharing of operational best practices, and ensure branch employees perform safely within guidelines of Safety Training Programs and Compliance.
• Evaluate and develop plans for the efficient use of equipment and materials, perform the regular branch and customer site audits/reviews, and participate in estimating for grounds maintenance, Enhancements, and Irrigations.
• Oversee the recruitment, selection, and hiring of branch personnel where required, ensuring the right people with the appropriate skills and experience are in place in order to meet the branch goals.
• Manage team performance based on roles, responsibilities, and goals for the branch team.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of skills and experience required.
• At least 5 - 10 years of experience leading multiple landscape operations.
• Experience effectively managing others.
• Proficiency in Aspire a plus.
• Ability to use a computer and Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel).
• Ability to organize and schedule multiple projects.
• Able to operate at a high level of accountability and responsibility for all activities and activities of the team.
• Established the ability to effectively communicate and build successful relationships at multiple levels.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written, and organization skills.
• Able to work independently and have exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to identify gaps and optimize processes.
• Ability to manage jobs and achieve budgeted margins.
• Ability to develop and maintain Vendor & Sub-contractor relationships.
• Valid driver’s license with an adequate driving record.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066 . We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

Important Information for Applicants:

• Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.
• If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 3656.
• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification.
• Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications.
• We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits.
• Unsolicited resumes without an executed agency agreement become the property of the company.