Luxury Landscape Manager — Grounds & Contractor Lead

Irvine Company; Irvine, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Irvine Company Apartment Communities is seeking a Manager, Landscape to steward outdoor assets across luxury communities in California. You will ensure design intent from the Landscape Architect is preserved while operations align with brand standards, balancing financial performance with horticultural excellence.

You will inspect sites monthly, manage 25+ contractors, and drive data-driven strategies to optimize annual spend while maintaining premium quality and brand integrity.

Qualifications

• Requires strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Spanish language proficiency preferred but not required.
• ISA Certified Arborist credential is a must.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly on-site inspections to ensure contract adherence and budget compliance.
• Oversee 25+ specialized contractors, monitor quality, ensure contract terms.
• Lead budgeting and bid processes, specify technical requirements and negotiate terms.
• Coordinate transitions of new communities from construction to management.
• Plan and execute landscape capital projects on schedule and within budget.
• Track water usage and manage penalties from contractor negligence.
• Identify site deficiencies and implement corrective action to maintain brand standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Spanish (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

Coupa

Google Workspace

Salesforce

SAP

Job description

Irvine Company Apartment Communities is seeking a Manager, Landscape to steward outdoor assets across luxury communities in California. You will ensure design intent from the Landscape Architect is preserved while operations align with brand standards, balancing financial performance with horticultural excellence.

You will inspect sites monthly, manage 25+ contractors, and drive data-driven strategies to optimize annual spend while maintaining premium quality and brand integrity.