Landscaping Construction Branch Manager

ABOUT US:
Riverview Landscapes provides premier landscaping and snow services to customers who share our commitment to beautiful landscapes throughout the Northeast. Our professional crews are equipped with commercial-grade equipment and the expertise to service complex properties, while adhering to safety standards and site specifications. We approach each property with a long-term focus on enhancing value, ensuring safety, and maintaining a quality appearance year-round.

We provide long-term opportunities for skilled professionals and business owners who want to be part of a company focused on reliable service and operational excellence. If you’re ready to build a future with a company that delivers results across 5,000+ properties in 6+ states, we want to hear from you.

We hire experienced professionals for roles in landscape maintenance, enhancements, snow operations, and field leadership and we are looking for an Landscaping Construction Branch Manager to join our team.

PAY RANGE:
$100,000 - 110,000 annually, + incentive plan

SHIFT:
This is Monday through Friday, weekends as needed for business needs, notably during snow season if necessary.

ROLE SUMMARY:
We are seeking a professional, operationally focused, profit driven Branch Manager with landscape construction and management experience to oversee our New York Construction branch located in Poughkeepsie, NY. This role will manage branch profitability, operational efficiency, sales growth, equipment maintenance, and workforce planning while maintaining Riverview’s high standards of safety, quality and customer satisfaction. Additionally, the Branch Manager provides daily leadership, coaching and mentorship to branch staff.

This is a full-time position with a compensation mix of base pay and bonus potential. You will be expected to work from the office, overseeing employees in the field as necessary, or meeting with customers. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with strong business acumen, experience managing budgets and resources, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This role will report directly to Riverview’s New York Regional Manager.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the operations to provide the highest quality of service to our customers while achieving profit and customer retention targets.
• Set financial Plan targets and oversee financial performance of the branch to achieve that Plan
• Sell construction contracts and services to new and existing customers. 
• Provide daily work schedules to field staff and provide instruction to ensure Crew Leaders and crews are prepared to complete the jobs efficiently and safely. 
• Visit job sites on a regular basis to ensure all work is completed in adherence to safety policies, operational standards, and contract specifications while ensuring complete customer satisfaction. Conduct consistent safety training and perform safety inspections on job sites.
• Utilize Riverview computer systems (primarily Aspire) to manage crew scheduling, purchasing, and crew time reporting to ensure quality, efficiency, and profitability targets per job.
• Provide final approval of weekly employee time entries by Monday mornings. 
• Supervise employees, keep attendance records, enforce proper uniform and safety equipment use, and approve timecards through Aspire.
• Supervise, develop and mentor branch operations and account managers to ensure they are in the best position to positively impact branch operations, customer service and operational efficiency.
• Train, coach, mentor, and develop staff to reach potential and established goals for the individual and division. Identify and develop your team, primarily new Operations Managers and Crew Leaders. 
• Maintain sufficient staff to meet upcoming schedules. Forecast staff, equipment and material needs to complete future jobs.
• Order materials, equipment and supplies as needed within purchasing limits.
• Continually assess operational procedures and make recommendations to enhance value, improve efficiency and share those insights to further the goals of the company.
• Ensure vehicles and equipment are inspected on a regular basis to ensure legal compliance, maintenance needs, and safety issues. Maintain maintenance records for vehicles and equipment.
• Investigate any accident or safety violation, prepare appropriate reports, and act to correct and prevent future occurrences. Define and implement solutions to reoccurring accidents or most common hazards.
• Monitor costs weekly and immediately report any jobs deviating from budgets of time, schedule, cost or any other factor so appropriate adjustments can be made to maximize end result.
• Ensure that facilities and equipment are clean projecting a positive image of the Company.
• Promote and exhibit Company culture and values.
• Ensure that urgent situations are addressed and resolved promptly. 
• Off-season snow responsibilities and management of snow operations.
• Other duties as assigned by management. 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• 7+ years of construction or landscape construction management experience
• Ability to read complex customer Request-for-Proposals as well as commercial contracts and blueprints to provide accurate bids
• Ability to read and understand financial reporting like Profit & Loss statements
• Leadership and team management skills
• Proven history of installing hardscaping and landscaping projects according to customer needs while achieving profitability targets
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Proficient in technology (MS Office, contract management tools like Aspire, and landscaping costing/estimating packages)

BENEFITS:

• Paid weekly
• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid holidays and vacation
• 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a competitive company matching contribution
• Referral program
• Advancement opportunities

WHY RIVERVIEW LANDSCAPES:
Grow with Riverview Landscapes! We strive to be the best employer in the industry through growth, scale, and a relentless focus on continuous improvement. This growth funds employee development, industry leading benefits, and exceptional quality for our customers. If you'd like to grow along with us, please apply.

Riverview Landscapes is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a clean driving record? (ie: no more than 2 violations in the past 3 years)
• How many crews have you managed at one time? (Have you managed multiple schedules and crews and how long?)
• Do you have experience evaluating job performance with the employee and their work on the landscaping contract?
• What types of software or technology have you used in your other or current landscaping roles?

Experience:

• Landscape Operations Manager: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person