Crew Leader - Landscape/Hardscape Install

Ruppert Landscape; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits with dental and vision

401(k) plan

Flexible work/life balance

Family-oriented company culture

Job summary

A landscape management company in Fairfax, Virginia, is seeking an Enhancement Field Manager to oversee projects, manage labor and materials, and train team members. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of landscape installation experience, excellent communication skills, and a relevant horticultural degree. Offering a competitive salary of $50,000 - $68,000 annually, plus benefits like medical and a 401(k) plan, this role combines leadership with hands-on management in a family-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• At least one year of enhancement or landscape installation experience in a commercial setting.
• Experience managing others at some level.
• Experience making hard and live material purchases and ability to negotiate the best price.

Responsibilities

• Manage labor and materials to complete enhancement projects.
• Train and develop team members, setting and monitoring goals.
• Plan and supervise daily production activities.
• Monitor job budgets and evaluate performance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project scheduling

Client communication

Landscape installation experience

Excellent written and oral communication

Negotiation skills

Education

Two- or four-year horticultural degree

Tools

Basic computer operation

Valid Class A commercial driver's license

Job description

Enhancement Field Manager – Landscape Maintenance

Position Description This position is responsible for managing labor and materials in the field to complete assigned enhancement projects. In addition, enhancement field managers must develop the people who report to them. Success is indicated by jobs completed on time and on budget and low negative turnover of assistants and crew members. This position must cooperate with landscape management field managers and other enhancement field managers to see that the overall goals of the branch are met.

Pay Range $50,000 - $68,000 annually, depending on experience, plus overtime opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Develop a clear understanding of the company's philosophy, short- and long-term branch goals, and financial position.
• Get to know your people to help them develop within the company. Set goals with them and monitor progress through timely formal and informal evaluations.
• Be an active part of the training process by attending or conducting certification training sessions regularly.
• Plan, schedule and supervise daily production activities on assigned enhancements.
• Develop a clear understanding of hourly and cost budgets for each job. Monitor by reviewing job hours, reports, and costs regularly and act as needed. Communicate budget hours to assistants and crew.
• Meet the client on every job.
• Monitor quality of work by inspecting the job at the end of each day and obtain a satisfactory completion form signed.
• Sell an acceptable level of extras through the use of T&M tickets.
• Maintain assigned vehicle and equipment in good working order.
• Monitor AM and PM procedures for the crew.
• Complete daily time entry.
• Maintain vehicles and equipment so they reflect the company's image and provide a safe operating environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skill and ability to organize and schedule projects.
• Experience managing others at some level.
• Demonstrated skill and ability to work with service customers.
• At least one year of enhancement or landscape installation experience in a commercial setting.
• Two- or four-year horticultural or related degree and at least two years of industry experience. Additional industry experience or certifications can substitute for a non-related degree.
• Experience making hard and live material purchases and ability to negotiate the best price.
• Basic computer operation knowledge.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Valid Class A commercial driver's license with a clean record over the last three years.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Medical benefits with dental and vision.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• 401(k) plan.
• Flexible work/life balance.
• Family-oriented company culture.

Ruppert Landscape is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.