Senior Landscape Operations Manager

Asplundh; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspen Grove Landscape Group in Portsmouth, VA seeks an Operations Manager to oversee production on maintenance accounts, including labor, materials, and equipment.

You will manage a book of business of at least $1 million, develop seasonal schedules, supervise crews, monitor costs, and ensure safety and quality.

This role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving, with travel between client sites and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High School degree required; Associate or bachelor’s degree desirable.
• 2–4 years of experience as a supervisor/manager with proven ability to train and develop staff.
• General knowledge of irrigation systems.
• Pesticide Certification 3A & 3C or better.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to schedule multiple projects.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills; ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in MS Office; Aspire experience a plus.
• Travel between client sites; valid driver’s license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of production on a portfolio of maintenance accounts.
• Develop, communicate and maintain seasonal work schedules; coordinate manpower, equipment, and materials.
• Perform inspections of equipment and vehicles to ensure proper maintenance.
• Respond to client requests, resolve concerns, and communicate with management and clients.
• Manage budget and monitor job costs; report productivity and profitability.
• Lead a team; assist in hiring/promotion, coach and develop staff.
• Train employees in safety, quality and efficiency.

Skills

Supervising

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety training

Excel

Driver's license

Irrigation knowledge

Education

High School diploma

Associate or Bachelor's degree desirable

Tools

Aspire

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Aspen Grove Landscape Group in Portsmouth, VA seeks an Operations Manager to oversee production on maintenance accounts, including labor, materials, and equipment.

You will manage a book of business of at least $1 million, develop seasonal schedules, supervise crews, monitor costs, and ensure safety and quality.

This role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving, with travel between client sites and a valid driver's license.