Landscape Manager - Makadi Heights

• Develop and implement landscape maintenance schedules for private gardens, parks, green belts, and all public softscape areas.
• Oversee the planting, pruning, fertilizing, pest control, and replacement of plants, trees, and shrubs.
• Supervise installation, operation, and maintenance of irrigation systems to ensure efficient water use.
• Continuous site inspections to ensure landscaping meets design standards and environmental requirements.
• Prepare annual budgets for landscaping, including maintenance, new projects, materials, manpower, and equipment.
• Monitor expenditures to ensure alignment with approved budgets.
• Review and approve quotations for new planting, landscape enhancements, and irrigation works.
• Source and negotiate with vendors and suppliers for plants, materials, and services.
• Ensure daily maintenance of private gardens and communal green spaces to the highest standards.
• Implement sustainable landscaping practices (e.g., water conservation, native planting).
• Monitor performance of irrigation systems ( manual & automatic) and organize repairs or upgrades as needed.
• Maintain records of all landscape assets and maintenance activities.
• Lead, train, and supervise landscape and irrigation teams, including gardeners, irrigation technicians, and supervisors.
• Develop and implement training programs to upskill team members in horticulture best practices, irrigation system operation, and safety.
• Set performance objectives and carry out regular performance reviews.
• Promote teamwork and a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with other departments (e.g., Community management, maintenance, mechanical, civil works) for landscape-related works and utilities connections.
• Respond to homeowners’ requests and feedback regarding private gardens.
• Prepare and submit periodic reports on landscape condition, projects, and budget status to management.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture ( landscape architecture, Horticulture).

Experience:

• Minimum of 12 –15 years in landscape management, including planting and irrigation system operation.

• Proven experience managing teams and contractors.

• Experience preparing budgets, quotations, and project proposals.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of softscape maintenance.

• Good understanding of Automated irrigation systems design, installation, and maintenance.

• Ability to read and interpret landscape drawings.

• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.

• Good communication and negotiation abilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic landscape management software (CRM).