Director, Landscape Installation Operations

Title: Director Landscape Operations

Department/Division: Installation/Construction Division

Location: Tampa FL

Classification: Exempt

Reports To: General Manager Installation

Career Path: Director to General Manager; Other Leadership Roles in Operations

Sunrise Landscape is a trusted leader in commercial landscaping with over 40 years of experience delivering exceptional service innovative solutions and lasting client partnerships. From day one weve been guided by a simple philosophy: do the work with integrity treat our partners like family and continually strive to be better stewards of Floridas landscapes.

With more than 1000 employees we deliver high-quality landscape design installation and maintenance services by staying entrepreneurial communicating proactively and working together to get the job done. We are proud to be recognized as a Lawn & Landscape Top 100 company and remain committed to building a workplace where people can grow contribute and help raise the bar across our industry.

Are you looking for an opportunity to grow your career with a team that raises the bar and works together Were excited to welcome a Director Landscape Operations to our team in Tampa FL!

Important Information for Candidates: While this is an operations role you will only be contacted if you have experience managing specific landscape operations for at least 5 years. This role requires deep expertise in the industry

Position Summary

The Director is responsible for the overall leadership financial performance and

operational excellence of the Installation Housing department. This role oversees all office and field personnel manages builder and vendor relationships at a strategic level and drives the departments growth and profitability. This team member sets the direction for the team holds everyone accountable to goals and standards and ensures the department operates efficiently and with integrity.

What Were Looking For:

• Experience managing landscape maintenance operations or landscape install/construction across commercial clients for at least 5 years.
• Bachelors degree in Business Landscape Management Horticulture Operations Management or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 4-8 years of progressive operational leadership experience.
• 3-5 years leading multiple operational teams.
• Experience with operational management software (such as Aspire or similar platforms)
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing labor and operating budgets.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop leaders.

What Youll Do:

Communication & Escalation

Serves as the management-level escalation point for builder and homeowner communications

requiring a senior response

Is copied directly on emails requiring awareness input or approval by the Project Coordinator

Services & Warranty Coordinator or Superintendents

Provides inbox and communication support when volume is high or team coverage is needed

Estimating & Scope Management

Owns all Housing estimating entirely and independently

Estimates all standard production scopes as well as custom work for builder-specific projects

Evaluates all non-standard or out-of-scope requests and determines pricing and feasibility

Recalibrates estimating inputs regularly using actual vs. estimated cost data

Participates in annual builder pricing reviews and contract renewal cycles

Permitting

Manages and oversees the permitting process for all Housing projects

Coordinates with builders municipalities and internal teams to ensure permits are obtained

accurately and on time

Delegates permitting tasks to the Project Coordinator as needed and provides oversight

Serves as the escalation point for any permitting issues rejections or builder-specific

requirements

Aspire & Financial Management

Owns Aspire for the Housing department responsible for accuracy of all opportunities work

tickets invoicing and reporting

Performs all final invoice approvals in Aspire no invoice is issued without this roles review

and approval

Reviews and approves all POs and EPOs entered by the Services & Warranty Coordinator before

invoicing proceeds

Clears billing holds or discrepancies blocking invoice issuance

Monitors invoicing follow-up outstanding invoices aging items and anything past payment

terms

Reporting & Financial Oversight

Produces the weekly Housing report covering houses completed revenue completion rates

labor headcount and materials

Produces the monthly Housing summary with full revenue gross margin labor hours and

material cost detail

Reviews backlog and forecast with the GM; maintains the rolling 6090 day outlook

Partners with the GM on annual departmental budget and headcount planning

Represents the Housing department in the weekly Branch Operations Meeting

Team Leadership & Supervision

Directly supervises all Housing department positions: Project Coordinator Services & Warranty

Coordinator and both Superintendents

Conducts regular 1:1s with all direct reports and leads performance reviews across the team

Manages field operations through the Superintendents providing direction support and

accountability for field execution crew performance and community-level quality

Serves as the final escalation point for warranty vs. billable determinations

Maintains builder relationships at a management level through community visits and ongoing

communication

Identifies and pursues opportunities to grow the department expand builder partnerships and

bring on new communities

Physical Requirements

• Frequent walking across job sites and branch facilities.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.
• Regular travel throughout the assigned branch service area.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

What We Can Offer You:

At Sunrise Landscape joining our team means more than accepting a jobit means building a long-term career with a company that values professionalism reliability and personal growth.

We are committed to providing a workplace where you can develop your skills advance your career contribute to a high-performing team and do meaningful work alongside people who embody our core values of accountability resilience and collaboration. The compensation for this role is market competitive and depends on experience.

In addition to competitive pay Sunrise Landscape offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical Dental & Vision Insurance

• Optional Supplemental Benefits

• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Sick Leave)

• Paid Major Holidays

• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

• Paid Parental Leave (Maternal & Paternal available after 1 year of service)

• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Click the links below to learn more about our values and company culture!

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Sunrise Landscape is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. We require proper documentation for all hiring activities. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.