Field Operations Lead - Commercial Landscaping

Acer Landscape Services, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Performance bonuses

Healthcare insurance

Paid time off

Company vehicle

Tech package

Referral bonus

Professional development

Safety gear provided

Job summary

Acer Landscape Services in Nashville, TN is seeking a Maintenance Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of about 90 commercial properties. You will manage daily field operations, routing, and service delivery, acting as the bridge between property managers, foremen, and leadership.

This onsite role requires 3+ years in commercial landscape management, strong turf and irrigation knowledge, and leadership ability.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in commercial landscape management, operations, or project supervision.
• Deep knowledge of turf management, commercial power equipment, plant identification, and irrigation systems.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to motivate, manage, and hold field crews accountable in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
• Proficiency using digital landscape software (e.g., Aspire, Jobber, LMN) and general office productivity tools.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, dispatch, and lead 4–5 commercial maintenance crews (12–15 team members) and optimize daily routes.
• Lead daily morning huddles to review site requirements and safety protocols.
• Conduct weekly site audits for turf care, edging, bed maintenance, and cleanups across the portfolio.
• Swiftly resolve property manager requests, site issues, and service complaints with proactive communication.
• Identify enhancement opportunities and build detailed proposals for clients (flowers, mulch, turf, drainage).
• Enforce safety protocols, PPE usage, and proper power equipment operation.
• Track labor hours and materials against budgets using landscape management software.

Skills

Leadership ability

Operations management

Route optimization

Team coordination

Tools

Aspire

Jobber

LMN

Job description

Acer Landscape Services in Nashville, TN is seeking a Maintenance Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of about 90 commercial properties. You will manage daily field operations, routing, and service delivery, acting as the bridge between property managers, foremen, and leadership.

This onsite role requires 3+ years in commercial landscape management, strong turf and irrigation knowledge, and leadership ability.