Landscape Production Manager

Green Garden Landscaping; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Company car

Company parties

Help or transport service

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Green Garden Landscaping, a Seattle-based landscape company, seeks a hands-on supervisor to plan, schedule, and oversee daily operations for maintenance routes and installation projects. You will coordinate crews, equipment, and materials while ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

You will review project scopes, monitor progress against budgets, and serve as the main client contact on active jobs.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and communication skills are required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple crews and job sites in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to obtain pesticide/herbicide license within 90 days is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and supervise daily maintenance and installation projects.
• Oversee field crews and provide clear direction and on-site quality control.
• Review scopes and plans to ensure crews understand work orders and materials.
• Monitor progress against hours and budgets; flag changes or overruns.
• Conduct site visits and quality inspections and address deficiencies.
• Serve as primary field contact for clients during active projects.
• Manage equipment and vehicle readiness and maintenance.
• Track crew time, materials, and job costing data.
• Recruit, train, and evaluate crew leads and staff, promoting safety and accountability.
• Coordinate with design, sales, and account management for smooth handoffs.
• Flexibility during peak season with extended hours.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Customer-facing conversations

Time management

Tools

LMN

Aspire

Job description

Green Garden Landscaping is a Seattle-based landscape company providing full-service maintenance and installation for high end residential clients. We take pride in quality craftsmanship, dependable service, and building long-term relationships with our clients and our crews.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company car
• Company parties
• Help or transport service
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and supervise daily operations for both maintenance routes and installation/construction projects, coordinating crew assignments, equipment, and materials.
• Oversee field crews, including crew leads, providing clear daily direction, on-site quality control, and hands-on problem-solving.
• Review project scopes, plans, and takeoffs to ensure crews understand the work order, materials list, and site-specific requirements before mobilizing.
• Monitor job progress against budgeted hours and timelines; flag scope changes, delays, or cost overruns to management promptly.
• Conduct regular site visits and quality inspections across both maintenance and installation work; address deficiencies before client walkthroughs.
• Serve as the primary field point of contact for clients during active installation projects, communicating progress and resolving on-site concerns.
• Manage equipment and vehicle fleet readiness — coordinating maintenance, repairs, and proper use across crews.
• Track and approve crew time, materials usage, and job costing data for accurate reporting back to operations and accounting.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate crew leads and field staff; support a culture of accountability, safety, and craftsmanship.
• Coordinate with the design, sales, and account management teams to ensure smooth handoff of new projects and consistent service delivery on existing accounts.
• Flexibility during peak season (spring–fall) for extended hours.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in landscape maintenance and/or landscape construction, including at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or crew-lead role.
• Working knowledge of both softscape and hardscape practices: plant health, plant material, irrigation systems, turf care, grading, and installation of paver patios, retaining walls, and planting beds.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple crews and job sites simultaneously in a fast-paced, seasonal environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; comfortable managing schedules, budgets, and client-facing conversations.
• Valid WA driver's license with a clean driving record; ability to operate or oversee operation of trucks, trailers, and standard landscape equipment.
• Pesticide/herbicide applicator license (WSDA) preferred, or willingness to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Proficiency with basic scheduling/job-costing software (e.g., LMN, Aspire, or similar) preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary
• Performance-based bonuses
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance for field travel
• Tools/equipment provided
• Opportunities for continuing education and industry certifications