Landscape Operations Manager | Landscape Construction Compensation: Competitive Base Salary + Vehicle / Allowance + 4% 401(k) Match + Full Benefits The Opportunity Our client—a premier, rapidly growing commercial civil and landscape firm in South Louisiana—is seeking a high-performing Landscape Operations Manager to direct and scale their field operations. This key leadership role offers direct authority over multi-million-dollar commercial projects spanning civil grading, drainage, masonry, and large-scale landscape construction. If you are a field-tested construction leader skilled in estimating, site execution, and team development, this position offers exceptional stability, autonomy, and long-term executive growth. Core Responsibilities • Field Operations Leadership: Direct daily field operations across multiple commercial jobsites, ensuring flawless execution on schedule and within budget. • Team Supervision & Culture: Support, mentor, and accountability-manage field crews, project managers, and subcontractors to maintain high craftsmanship and zero-incident safety standards. • Estimating & Takeoffs: Partner with the pre-construction team to review construction specs, create accurate material takeoffs, and assemble competitive bid proposals. • Resource Logistics: Strategically allocate labor, heavy equipment, and materials across sites to maximize operational productivity and profit margins. • Client & Owner Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for project owners, general contractors, vendors, and key stakeholders. Target Qualifications • 7+ years of operational leadership or project management experience within landscape construction. • Field & Estimating Expertise: Strong hands-on background in site grading, drainage, masonry, paving, and landscape construction. • Plan Reading & Tech Proficiency: Adept at reading blueprints and proficient with industry tools (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, PlanSwift). • Leadership & Mobility: Strong problem-solving ability, client-facing presence, and a valid driver’s license for regional site visits. • Preferred Assets: Degree in Construction Management/Civil Engineering, OSHA 30 certification, or English/Spanish bilingual fluency. What’s in It for You? • Top-Tier Retirement: 401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 4%. • Complete Coverage: Comprehensive health, life, supplemental dental, and vision insurance. • Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays. • Company Vehicle: Provided company truck or competitive vehicle allowance. • Career Trajectory: A clear path for advancement within an established, highly respected firm.