Landscape Field Leader - Team Development & Contracts

Ruppert Landscape Co; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) plan

Flexible work/life balance

Family-oriented culture

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape is seeking a Field Manager for landscape maintenance to lead crews, manage labor and materials, and ensure contracts are completed on time and within budget. The role emphasizes developing field staff, coordinating with branch leadership, and delivering high-quality customer service on each site.

Success is measured by contract renewals, adherence to budgeted hours, and low turnover of assistants and crew members, with collaboration across maintenance and enhancement field

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience doing contract maintenance work in a commercial setting.
• Two or four-year horticultural or related degrees and two years of industry experience. Additional industry experience or industry certifications can substitute for a non-related degree, a two-year degree, or no degree.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and supervise daily production activities on assigned contracts.
• Develop a clear understanding of the hourly and cost budgets for each job. Monitor hours, reports and costs; communicate budget hours to team.
• Develop a good relationship with the client on every job.
• Monitor quality of work and proactively communicate issues to the customer.
• Sell an acceptable level of extras through the use of T&M tickets.
• Maintain assigned vehicle and equipment in good working order.

Skills

People management

Customer service

Contract maintenance experience

Budget awareness

Education

Horticulture degree or related

Two years of industry experience

Tools

Vehicle operation knowledge

Job description

Ruppert Landscape is seeking a Field Manager for landscape maintenance to lead crews, manage labor and materials, and ensure contracts are completed on time and within budget. The role emphasizes developing field staff, coordinating with branch leadership, and delivering high-quality customer service on each site.

Success is measured by contract renewals, adherence to budgeted hours, and low turnover of assistants and crew members, with collaboration across maintenance and enhancement field