Landscape Enhancement Operations Manager

The Budd Group; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Budd Group in North Carolina seeks an Enhancement & Construction Manager to own the lifecycle of landscape projects, from initial handshake to final walkthrough. You will drive quality, growth, and team success as the primary on-site leader.

Responsibilities include managing client relations, closing deals, leading a 4–8 person crew, coordinating procurement and invoicing, and expanding the footprint through strategic networking with GC’s, property managers, and customers.

Qualifications

• 2-year Horticulture degree or 4+ years of landscape construction experience.
• Proven sales, project closing, and team leadership abilities.
• Fluent English with strong communication and presentation skills.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to work in various outdoor conditions.

Responsibilities

• Own each landscape project from proposal through final walkthrough.
• Identify site opportunities, craft proposals, and close deals.
• Coordinate procurement, equipment staging, and invoicing.
• Lead 4–8 crew members and scale as needed.
• Grow business through networking with GC, property managers, and customers.

Skills

Sales

Project closing

Team leadership

Client relationship

Budget management

Education

Two-year Horticulture degree

4+ years landscape construction experience

Job description

Are you a landscape leader who treats every project like your own business? We are seeking anEnhancement & Construction Manager to own the lifecycle of our landscape projects. From the first handshake to the final walkthrough, you will be the driving force behind our quality, growth, and team success.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Excellence: Own each project from initial proposal to the final walkthrough. You are the primary lead, treating every installation as a personal investment to ensure seamless execution and total client satisfaction.

• Sales: Act as a key revenue driver by identifying new site opportunities, crafting tailored proposals, and closing the deal. You don't just manage the work—you create the opportunity.

• Quality Control: Serve as the point person for all project logistics, including full procurement, equipment staging, and final invoicing. Your obsession with the "small details" ensures a lasting, premium impact for every client.

• Team Management: Lead and mentor a crew of 4–8 members. You will manage the daily operations for our existing book of business while scaling your team to handle the new growth you bring in.

• Growth: Drive long-term expansion through strategic networking with general contractors, property managers, and current customers. This role is about more than maintenance—it’s about actively building our footprint in the market.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2-year Horticulture degree OR 4+ years of landscape construction experience.

• Skills: Proven track record in sales, project closing, and team leadership.

• Communication: Fluent in English; professional correspondence and presentation skills are a must.

• Requirements: Valid Driver’s License and the ability to work in various outdoor weather conditions.

If you are a high-achiever who finds as much satisfaction in closing a deal as you do in seeing a site transformation come to life—and if you’re ready to move beyond just "managing" to truly owning your territory and your team’s success—then we want to talk to you.