Landscape Manager

The Budd Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle access

Performance incentives

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Budd Group is seeking a Landscape Operations Manager to lead daily field operations across a portfolio of commercial properties in Charlotte, NC. You will supervise crews, ensure safety, and deliver quality results while partnering with the Branch Manager on talent development and process improvements.

Eligible candidates typically have 3+ years in landscape maintenance or an associate degree and hold an NC Pesticide License.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in commercial landscape maintenance or an Associate degree with leadership experience.
• Active North Carolina Pesticide Applicator License or ability to transfer.
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
• Proven track record leading crews, managing daily routes, and tracking equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor foremen and crews, ensuring safety and quality.
• Plan daily routes, schedules, and equipment usage within budget.
• Meet with Property Managers to review Quality Control reports and drive landscape enhancements.
• Oversee Commercial Grounds Maintenance across portfolio, including vehicle inspections and inventory control.
• Open the operations shop daily and lead productive safety-focused team meetings.

Skills

Crew supervision

Communication skills

Client relationship mgmt

Education

Associates degree or 3+ years field leadership

NC Pesticide Applicator License

Job description

At The Budd Group, we believe great leadership transforms not just properties, but people! As our Landscape Operations Manager, you will be the heartbeat of our field operations—empowering crews, driving quality, and championing customer satisfaction across our portfolio of work. In this role, you will partner closely with the Branch Manager, develop rising talent, and turn operational challenges into showcase-worthy landscape results.

• Pay: $65,000 – $74,000 per year
• Benefits: God-honoring company; Paid time off (Vacation, Sick, 9 Holidays, 2 Floating, 1 Volunteer day); Medical, Dental, and Vision plan options; Life, Accident, and Disability Insurance; HSA/FSA; 401(k) Match; Career Advancement; Free Online Classes; Mental Health & Financial Support; Pay on Demand + Cash Back; English/Spanish Learning.
• Location/Work Type: 1000 Amble Drive, Charlotte, NC 28206 (On-site / Field Leadership; local travel across Charlotte client sites)
• Schedule: Full-Time, Exempt, [Insert Hours, e.g., Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM]
• Requirements: 2-year degree or 3+ years in commercial landscape maintenance; Valid Driver’s License (clean driving record); Valid NC Pesticide License; Demonstrated crew supervision experience.
• Bonuses/Perks: Access to company operations vehicle for field visits, performance incentives, and clear career growth opportunities toward branch leadership.

About The Budd Group

The Budd Group is a family-owned, God-honoring facilities and landscape solutions partner with more than 60 years of service excellence. We believe in building up our people, serving our customers with integrity, and creating clear paths for long-term career advancement.

What You’ll Do

As our Landscape Operations Manager, you will take direct ownership of daily field operations, crew leadership, and quality delivery across a dedicated portfolio of commercial properties. Operating as a hands-on Landscape Production Manager, your core focus includes:

• Supervising, hiring, training, and mentoring Foremen and crew members while championing top-tier equipment and field safety protocols.
• Scheduling and routing crews to optimize daily labor, equipment usage, and budget targets.
• Meeting regularly with Property Managers to review Quality Control reports, resolve work orders, and drive landscape enhancement sales.
• Serving as the primary Commercial Grounds Maintenance Supervisor across your portfolio, overseeing truck inspections, equipment upkeep, inventory control, and chemical spot treatments.
• Opening the operations shop daily, tracking attendance, and leading productive, safety-focused team meetings.

What You Bring To The Team

• Minimum of 3 years of commercial landscape maintenance experience (or an Associate degree with equivalent field leadership experience).
• Active North Carolina Pesticide Applicator License (or ability to transfer).
• Valid Driver’s License with a driving record that meets company standards.
• Proven track record leading crews, managing daily routes, and tracking inventory and equipment.
• Strong communication skills with an aptitude for client relationship management and enhancement proposals.

Why Work For The Budd Group

• Stable, supportive leadership dedicated to your professional and personal development.
• Competitive salaried compensation with comprehensive medical, retirement, and PTO benefits.
• A mission-driven culture where safety, quality, and people come first.