Landscape Operations Manager

Personnel Consulting Group; Thibodaux (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental & Vision

PTO & holidays

Vehicle allowance

Career growth

Job summary

Personnel Consulting Group is helping a premier landscape firm in South Louisiana hire a Landscape Operations Manager to lead field operations across multi-site commercial projects including civil grading, drainage, masonry, and large-scale landscape construction.

The role seeks a field-tested leader with expertise in estimating, site execution, and team development, offering stability, autonomy, and strong long-term executive growth prospects.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of operational leadership or project management experience within landscape construction.
• Field & Estimating expertise in site grading, drainage, masonry, paving, and landscape construction.
• Plan reading and tech proficiency with blueprints and tools: Procore, Bluebeam, PlanSwift.
• Leadership with mobility: valid driver's license for regional site visits.
• Preferred assets: Construction Management/Civil Engineering degree, OSHA 30, English/Spanish bilingual.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily field operations across multiple commercial jobsites, ensuring schedule and budget adherence.
• Mentor and accountability-manage field crews, project managers, and subcontractors for high craftsmanship and safety.
• Collaborate with pre-construction on specs, takeoffs, and bid proposals.
• Strategically allocate labor, equipment, and materials across sites to maximize productivity.
• Serve as primary contact for project owners, general contractors, vendors, and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Field operations

Estimating & takeoffs

Plan reading

Driver's license

Education

Construction Management degree

OSHA 30 certification

English/Spanish bilingual

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

PlanSwift

Job description

Landscape Operations Manager | Landscape Construction

Compensation: Competitive Base Salary + Vehicle / Allowance + 4% 401(k) Match + Full Benefits

The Opportunity

Our client—a premier, rapidly growing commercial civil and landscape firm in South Louisiana—is seeking a high-performing Landscape Operations Manager to direct and scale their field operations. This key leadership role offers direct authority over multi-million-dollar commercial projects spanning civil grading, drainage, masonry, and large-scale landscape construction.

If you are a field-tested construction leader skilled in estimating, site execution, and team development, this position offers exceptional stability, autonomy, and long-term executive growth.

Core Responsibilities

• Field Operations Leadership: Direct daily field operations across multiple commercial jobsites, ensuring flawless execution on schedule and within budget.
• Team Supervision & Culture: Support, mentor, and accountability-manage field crews, project managers, and subcontractors to maintain high craftsmanship and zero-incident safety standards.
• Estimating & Takeoffs: Partner with the pre-construction team to review construction specs, create accurate material takeoffs, and assemble competitive bid proposals.
• Resource Logistics: Strategically allocate labor, heavy equipment, and materials across sites to maximize operational productivity and profit margins.
• Client & Owner Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for project owners, general contractors, vendors, and key stakeholders.

Target Qualifications

• 7+ years of operational leadership or project management experience within landscape construction.
• Field & Estimating Expertise: Strong hands-on background in site grading, drainage, masonry, paving, and landscape construction.
• Plan Reading & Tech Proficiency: Adept at reading blueprints and proficient with industry tools (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, PlanSwift).
• Leadership & Mobility: Strong problem-solving ability, client-facing presence, and a valid driver's license for regional site visits.
• Preferred Assets: Degree in Construction Management/Civil Engineering, OSHA 30 certification, or English/Spanish bilingual fluency.

What’s in It for You?

• Top-Tier Retirement: 401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 4%.
• Complete Coverage: Comprehensive health, life, supplemental dental, and vision insurance.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays.
• Company Vehicle: Provided company truck or competitive vehicle allowance.
• Career Trajectory: A clear path for advancement within an established, highly respected firm.