Manager, Landscape ($82,700.00-$118,300.00)

Jobs2Web; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Health benefits

Job summary

Irvine Company Office Properties seeks a Landscape Manager to lead day-to-day operations for multiple properties in Orange County. You will supervise contractors, manage budgets and reports, and partner with Design and Development teams to deliver landscape projects.

The role requires a proactive leader with strong communication and planning skills, willing to travel regionally and maintain top-tier outdoor environments.

Qualifications

• Three to seven years’ experience in landscape management in a commercial setting.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in managing customer relationships.
• Experience in managing contractor and vendor relationships.
• Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills.
• Strong planning, forecasting and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency with Google, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance contractors/vendors at each property.
• Collaborate with leadership to meet department goals.
• Prepare financial reports and manage budgets and contracts.
• Develop strategies to achieve financial results.
• Coordinate with Design, Reinvestment and Development teams on projects.
• Travel locally regionally as needed for site oversight.

Skills

Landscape management

Contractor management

Budgeting

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Google

Word

Excel

Job description

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Manager, Landscape ($82,700.00-$118,300.00)

Date: Sep 3, 2026

Property: 7525 ICD (1061)

Location: Irvine, CA, 92618

Division: Office (Office)

Position Summary:

We are seeking a landscape manager to work collaboratively with a highly talented and diverse team to create and maintain best in class landscapes for the Irvine Company Office Properties (ICOP). The Landscape team serves our Operations Teams by managing and maintaining award winning, Class A office landscapes. As a result we cultivate vibrant workplace communities that support retention and leasing efforts. The ideal candidate thrives in an agile environment and has a passion for the science and the art of creating beautiful outdoor spaces. The ICOP Landscape Manager is responsible for the overall day-to-day support of the Landscape department, and helps ensure the achievement of its goals.

• Supports day-to-day leadership and collaboration of the landscape department as well as the supervision of maintenance contractors/vendors at each assigned property.
• Works closely with the Director of Landscape Maintenance and Landscape Managers to ensure the Landscape Department meets and exceeds the expectations of the company.
• Prepares written and verbal reports on financial results. Ensures all capital and funds are committed and invoiced in a timely manner.
• Works closely with the Director of Landscape and Landscape Managers on strategies to help achieve financial results.
• Works closely with the internal Design, Reinvestment and Development teams on landscaping projects
• May be responsible for Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Jose Office Communities. The position may require travel to San Jose and San Diego.
• Works closely with the internal Operations Teams on implementing and scheduling landscape related repairs. Develops annual budgets and manages annual contracts.
• Performs monthly on site visits and inspections at assigned properties and provides feedback to Operations managers and contractors/vendors to ensure overall landscape maintenance meets ICOP quality specifications and contract specifications. Horticultural practices should meet or exceed established industry standards and best practices.
• Develops requests for proposal (RFP), Requests for approval (RFA) and drafts landscape maintenance and major repair and enhancement contracts.
• Administrates and reviews the monthly water allocation program.
• Prepares reports as to the condition of the landscape at each assigned office property and develops action plans for correction of deficiencies.
• Supports processes and programs for identifying, qualifying, and utilizing competent new contractors/vendors in a cost effective manner.
• Works closely with the Director of Landscape Maintenance and Landscape Managers in exploring innovative ideas and creating best practices in order to meet the changing needs of the department.
• If assigned a direct report then goal setting, development and training of that individual would be a part of your responsibility as well.

Minimum Qualifications / Other Expectations:

• Three to seven years’ experience in landscape management or similar industry background. Some or all of this time should be specifically in commercial landscape management
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Experience in managing customer relationships
• Experience in managing contractor and vendor relationships
• Excellent relationship building skills
• Proven initiative and ability to champion a project from conception through implementation
• Experience with strategic planning and forecasting
• Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills. Ability to appropriately adjust communication style for internal and external audiences.
• Strong creative, analytic and organizational skills
• Strong software skills in Google, Word and Excel
• Experience and education in tree health care, maintenance and management.
• Experience and education in water management and irrigation systems
• Experience with managing a direct report or a team of direct reports a plus
• Possess a high degree of organization and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, dependable vehicle, current proof of auto insurance, safe driving record and be willing to utilize their own vehicle for business purposes.
• Must be willing to travel locally and regionally to conduct business with occasional travel to Northern California, as well as Los Angeles, San Diego and Orange County areas.
• ISA Arborist Certification is preferred
• QAL (Pest Applicators License) is recommended
• Water Management or Irrigation Certification is recommended

Compensation:

Base Pay Range:$82,700.00 -$118,300.00

Actual placement within this range may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.

The Company also offers competitive benefits for full time employees including paid time off, matching 401(k), and health benefits.

About Us:

Irvine Company Office Properties (a division of Irvine Company) offers a portfolio that includes more than 550 office buildings in premier locations: Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, Silicon Valley, Chicago and New York.

We’ve evolved the traditional office to something much more: a modern working community. Featuring innovative workplace design, quality craftsmanship, dedicated management and a collection of memorable experiences that seamlessly combine to build a vibrant workplace community.

We take as much pride in our employee community as we do the communities we create. It’s an environment populated with talented and experienced people, a collaborative spirit and abundant opportunities.

Irvine Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, termination, and training, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and local law. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.