Operations Manager (Commercial Landscaping)

BrightView; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily branch operations, driving efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction. You will lead staff, manage labor planning and procurement, and ensure compliance with company standards across projects.

Requires 7+ years in construction/landscaping with 2–3 years of management, MS Office and field tools proficiency, and a preferred Pesticide/Fertilizer license. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a landscape or business-related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum 7 years of experience in the construction or landscaping industry
• Minimum 2-3 years of management experience in landscape/service industry
• Qualified Applicator License (Pesticide or Fertilizer) preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and company systems (FSM, BrightPath, MFP/WAR calls)
• Experience with mobile apps and field communication tools
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Team-oriented leadership style

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day branch operations for efficiency and safety
• Lead, train, and evaluate staff; foster a positive work environment
• Execute weekly/monthly labor planning; monitor expenses and resource allocation
• Manage procurement and inventory; ensure timely vendor deliveries
• Ensure safety, compliance, and risk management; perform audits
• Track KPIs and use BrightPath, Power BI, and other tools for data-driven decisions
• Maintain high customer service standards and jobsite quality
• Lead and manage operational projects to meet timelines and scope
• Plan staffing, equipment, and technology; ensure adequate capacity
• Collaborate with internal departments and external vendors/clients for operational excellence

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong communication

Team leadership

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate/Bachelor in landscape or business

Pesticide/Fertilizer license preferred

Tools

FSM

BrightPath

MFP/WAR calls

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Description

The Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here.

Job Summary

• The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day branch operations, ensuring efficiency and safety. This role manages staff, resources, and workflows to achieve financial and operational targets while maintaining compliance with company policies. The Operations Manager drives continuous improvement, fosters collaboration between departments, and ensures that operations support excellent customer service.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process Improvement and Efficiency: Analyze operational processes and workflows, identify inefficiencies, and implement changes to enhance productivity, quality, and cost-effectiveness

• Team Leadership and Development: Supervise, train, and develop staff, conduct performance evaluations, foster a positive work environment, and address team issues promptly

• Forecasting and Labor Management: Execute weekly and monthly labor planner, monitor expenses, allocate resources efficiently, and ensure the branch operates within forecasted labor hours/dollars/percents to meet financial targets

• Procurement and Inventory Management: Source products from preferred vendors, manage inventory levels to meet demand without overstocking, facilitate equipment tracking and preventive maintenance, and ensure timely vendor deliveries

• Safety, Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure operations comply with industry regulations, enforce company safety standards, identify potential risks and implement strategies to mitigate, execute compliance processes (e.g., Stretch & Flex, Gate Check, ETC), conduct audits, and maintain accurate safety documentation

• Reporting and Performance Metrics: Track and report KPIs to track operational performance, report operational challenges to the Branch Manager daily, leverage company systems and tools such as BrightPath, Power BI, Leadr, Field Management Systems, and Estimating (CPQ) to inform data-driven decisions and drive continuous improvement

• Customer Service, Satisfaction, and Jobsite Quality: Ensure high standards of customer satisfaction and jobsite quality, address operational issues, and implement processes to improve customer experience

• Project Management: Lead and coordinate operational projects, ensuring work is delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with branch growth and operational goals

• Resource Planning: Oversee staffing, equipment, and technology allocation; anticipate forecast operational needs; plan for future resource requirements; and ensure sufficient capacity to meet demand

• Collaboration and Communication: Partner with internal branch departments (Office Admin, Operations, Sales, Account Management) and external vendors/clients to support smooth operations and communicate/execute operational excellence strategies in partnership with the Director of Operations

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a landscape or business-related field, or equivalent experience in a service-based industry

• Minimum 7 years of experience in the construction or landscaping industry

• Minimum 2-3 years of management experience within the landscape or service industry

• Qualified Applicator License (Pesticide or Fertilizer) preferred

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, as well as company systems such as FSM, BrightPath, and MFP/WAR calls.

• Experience with mobile applications, including retrieving email, accessing and using mobile applications, taking, and sharing pictures

• Proven ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and evolving work environment.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

• Effective written and oral communication skills

• Ability to create and foster a team-oriented environment

Physical Demands/Requirements:

• Ability to walk, bend, twist, and carry up to 50lbs

• Ability to traverse uneven surfaces on job sites for quality checks and inspections

• Must be able to travel within the branch territory to visit designated client properties

• Ability to maintain, in your possession at all times, required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur

Work Environment:

• Field-based role; will have regular office work

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

Compensation Pay Range:

$60,000 to $70,000

BrightView offers a suite or health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits offerings for full-time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance. A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process

It’s Not Just a Team. It’s One BrightView.