Field Operations Manager

Description

• Project management: This includes managing budgets, resources, and timelines, often using project management software.
• Budget and inventory control: Manages project budgets, tracks costs for labor and materials, and ensures proper inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Scheduling and logistics: Creates daily, weekly, and monthly schedules for crews, routes, and service calls to optimize workflow.
• Client communication: Serves as an intermediary between clients and the company, addresses client concerns, and works to maintain client satisfaction.
• Team and project management: Leads and supervises maintenance crews, provides daily instructions, and ensures high-quality work according to contract specifications and company standards.
• Quality control: Conducts site inspections to monitor the quality of work and identify areas for improvement.
• Staff management: Tracks and managers attendance, training, and enforcing the use of proper safety equipment.
• Safety and compliance: Ensures all work complies with safety policies, investigates accidents or violations, and implements preventative measures.

Requirements

We are seeking an individual that has strong horticultural knowledge, leadership, and project management abilities and equally skilled in communication, organization and problem-solving. Proficiency with scheduling and management software to oversee crews, ensure safety, and maintain client satisfaction is preferred.

Hermes is honored to celebrate over 60 years of business and going strong! In addition to the technical skillset, we are seeking an individual who shares our core values of Communication, Relationships, Excellence, Execution and Developing our People (CREED).

• Safety knowledge: A strong understanding of safety protocols and the ability to enforce them is critical, such as OSHA standards.
• Equipment operation: The ability to operate and control various landscape equipment is often a requirement.
• Minimum of 7+ years experience in a leadership role within the landscape industry.
• Analytical skills: A strong analytical capability is needed to improve operational efficiency.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills are needed to interact with teams, management, and clients.
• Adaptability: The ability to adapt to change and learn new skills is important for staying current with industry standards.
• Horticultural knowledge: A deep understanding of plant health care, turf maintenance, and seasonal landscaping practices is essential.
• Software proficiency: Must be comfortable with scheduling, landscape maintenance, and potentially design software.
• Problem-solving: Must be able to analyze situations and find effective solutions to issues that arise.
• A degree in horticulture or a related field is preferred.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Certifications, such as a Certified Landscape Technician (CLT) or OSHA safety training is beneficial.
• Leadership: Ability to motivate, delegate tasks, and inspire diverse teams to meet production targets effectively.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance