Director, Urban Multifamily Horticulture

The Southern Land Company; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with strong match

Paid time off

Job summary

The Southern Land Company seeks a Director of Multi-Family Horticulture to lead landscape and horticulture across its nationwide multifamily portfolio. You will manage subcontractors, shape service models, and partner with senior leadership to optimize vendor performance and cost efficiency.

Travel up to 50% in year one is expected; TX-based markets. Salary range $120,000–$140,000 depending on experience, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of urban landscape management and the plant material, soils, and techniques that perform in challenging city conditions.
• Ability to diagnose plant health and site problems quickly and develop practical solutions on the spot.
• Proven experience managing landscape subcontractors, including scopes, contracts, inspections, and performance accountability.

Responsibilities

• Manage all landscape maintenance subcontractors across the multifamily portfolio, holding each vendor accountable to SLC scopes, schedules, and quality standards.
• Partner with the Senior Vice President of Horticulture to evaluate current vendors and service models in each market and determine how SLC gets the best services moving forward.
• Write and maintain clear landscape scopes of work; review bids, negotiate contracts, approve change orders, and verify invoices against completed work.
• Conduct regular property inspections using standardized punch lists; document findings and follow through until resolved.
• Partner with the Director of Seasonal Landscape Design to ensure seasonal displays are installed on time and look perfect.
• Diagnose and quickly resolve urban landscape challenges including heavy foot traffic, low-light courtyards, and reflected heat from glass towers.
• Oversee irrigation performance and water management with vendors, adjusting for local climates and restrictions.
• Coordinate landscape transition for new communities from construction through handoff to ongoing maintenance.
• Work with property management to align landscape priorities, budgets, and resident experience.
• Manage horticulture budgets; track spend and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Coordinate with Marketing before photo shoots and events to present properties at their best.
• Directly manage Eastern and Western horticulture coordinators and ensure adherence to standards.
• Communicate with SVP of Horticulture about conditions, performance, budgets, and escalations.

Skills

Urban landscape management

Plant health diagnosis

Contractor management

Irrigation knowledge

Budget management

Communication skills

Independent working

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's in Horticulture/Agronomy

Job description

The Southern Land Company seeks a Director of Multi-Family Horticulture to lead landscape and horticulture across its nationwide multifamily portfolio. You will manage subcontractors, shape service models, and partner with senior leadership to optimize vendor performance and cost efficiency.

Travel up to 50% in year one is expected; TX-based markets. Salary range $120,000–$140,000 depending on experience, with a comprehensive benefits package.