Field Manager

Ruppert Companies; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

EAP program

Flex spending accounts

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape is seeking a Field Manager to oversee landscape installation projects. You will coordinate crews, equipment, and materials, drive safety compliance, and ensure on-time delivery and quality across multiple sites.

This hands-on leadership role requires frontline decision making, cost awareness, and strong people management. You will lead teams, mentor members, and coordinate with customers and vendors while maintaining safety standards and project documentation.

Qualifications

• Safety-first mindset with adherence to safety regulations.
• Proven ability to lead, manage, and develop team members.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in English.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints or construction plans.
• Organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute landscape construction projects safely and on schedule.
• Lead, hire, train, and develop team members through mentoring and training sessions.
• Monitor labor, budgets, hours, and job costs to keep projects on track.
• Verify material deliveries and ensure resources are staged for success.
• Oversee site quality control and ensure work meets standards and customer expectations.
• Build relationships with customers, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and value on projects.
• Promote safety policies, maintain safety documentation, and lead safety meetings.
• Ensure vehicles and tools are maintained and in good condition.

Skills

Safety mindset

Team leadership

Communication skills

English proficiency

Time management

Education

AS/BS in construction management or related

Job description

Field Manager Landscape INSTALLATION

Who We Are

Ruppert Landscape is a leading provider of commercial landscape maintenance and installation service s with more than 3,500 employees serving customers from 55+ branches across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast U S . We take pride in delivering reliable, high-quality service s on a wide range of commercial properties and construction projects. For over 50 years , o ur mission ha s been to provide opportunities for our people, take care of our customers, and be good stewards of the environment and our community.

Where You Fit In

As a Field Manager, you will coordinate crews, equipment, and materials to keep landscape construction projects running smoothly and on schedule. This is a hands‑on, front‑line leadership role responsible for overseeing daily operations, directing crews, resolving challenges in real time, and ensuring projects are completely safely , efficiently , and to company standards. Success in this role is reflected in well‑executed projects, strong safety performance, and a skilled, engaged team that delivers high‑quality results.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute all aspects of landscape construction projects to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule
• Lead, hire, train, and grow team members , supporting the ir ongoing development through coaching, mentorship and leading skills - based meetings and training sessions
• Monitor labor, budgets, production hours, and job costs to keep projects on track and ensure team members understand performance expectations and progress toward goals
• Verify material deliveries and ensure materials, equipment, and resources are available and properly staged for project success
• Oversee jobsite quality control to ensure all work meets project specifications, company standards and customer expectations
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers, subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to improve project efficiency, productivity, and customer value
• Promote and enforce company safety policies and OSHA regulations, maintain accurate safety documentation, lead weekly tailgate safety meetings, and proactively identify and mitigate jobsite hazards
• Ensure all assigned vehicles, equipment, and tools are maintained in a safe, clean, and fully operational condition

Qualifications:

• Safety - first mindset with a commitment to adhering to safety regulations and promoting safe work practices
• Associate or bachelors d egree in construction management, business management , or related field preferred ; and CLT and OSHA 30 is a plus
• A valid drivers license with a clean driving record over the past three years (required)
• Strong background in landscape construction, including experience with jobsite operations, crew coordination, equipment utilization , and project execution
• Proven ability to effectively lead, manage, and develop team members at various levels
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction plans
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities efficiently
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills , with the ability to convey information clearly and professionally in English
• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds as part of routine job duties

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications
• Hands‑on learning from day one with ongoing opportunities to learn, grow, and build your career
• Paid time off and holidays to help you maintain a healthy work‑life balance
• M edical, dental, and vision insurance plans , plus f flexible s pending a accounts (FSA s) to help cover healthcare and dependent care expenses
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential support for personal, financial, and wellness needs
• A people‑first , family‑oriented culture where teamwork, respect , and growth matter and where your hard work is recognized and appreciated

Why Ruppert

Our success starts with our people. We are committed to creating opportunities for our team members to grow, lead, and build meaningful careers. Through hands‑on training, strong mentorship, and a collaborative team environment, we invest in developing talented individuals who take pride in their work and in supporting one another. Guided by our core values, we are dedicated to doing the right thing for our employees, our customers, and our communities. From maintaining safe work sites to promoting environmental stewardship, we strive to make a positive, lasting impact everywhere we work.

Ruppert Landscape is an Equal Opportunity andE- Verify Employer.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.