Branch Operations Manager

About the role

Visterra Landscape Group is a growing company among the top 50 largest landscaping companies in the United States. We deliver premier commercial landscaping services, focusing on maintenance, enhancement, and critical winter services with a commitment to excellence in client service. Our company is guided by incumbent partner company leaders who oversee day-to-day operations in their markets, with a focus on expanding nationally while prioritizing employee well-being, safety, and career growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor job costs and conduct production reviews with Operations Managers.
• Create monthly Work In Progress (WIP) reports and ensure accurate reporting with Operations Managers.
• Aid in annual budget preparation and manage the branch to meet budget goals.
• Maximize production efficiencies by controlling direct costs and unbillable labor to budget.
• Spend 75% of the day in the field with crews to evaluate and improve work standards.
• Lead pre- and post-job meetings with Operations Managers and Field Staff.
• Implement safety training and maintain safe workplace practices.
• Cook up snow operations and ensure efficient transition between seasons.
• Generate purchase orders/requests for departmental needs as authorized by the Branch Manager.
• Accurately complete all paperwork related to the position.

Requirements

• 3 years or more experience in direct supervisory experience in ground maintenance.
• Strong history of sales and account management performance.
• Familiarity with landscape horticulture and plant materials.
• Ability to complete first aid, CPR, and defensive driving courses.
• Valid driver’s license required for the position.
• Relevant pesticide licenses and certificates as required by state law.
• Ability to inspire and develop branch staff.
• Experience in cultivating long-term relationships with clients.
• GED or high school diploma equivalent required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Pay

Visterra offers competitive pay commensurate with experience in a similar position. The range for this position is $65,000-$80,000 annually, but actual compensation will vary depending upon new hire experience and qualifications as well as internal equity.

Benefits

Visterra offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow as professionals. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on projects that will expand your experience and challenge your abilities. The position also offers an excellent compensation package and a comprehensive suite of benefits. Detailed benefit information can be found at this link: 2025 Visterra Benefits Guide.pdf.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a GED or high school diploma equivalent, 3 years or more experience in direct supervisory experience in ground maintenance, strong history of sales and account management performance, familiarity with landscape horticulture and plant materials, ability to complete first aid, CPR, and defensive driving courses, valid driver’s license, relevant pesticide licenses and certificates as required by state law, ability to inspire and develop branch staff, experience in cultivating long-term relationships with clients, and strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills

The successful candidate will possess a combination of technical and soft skills including, but not limited to, supervisory experience, sales and account management, landscape horticulture knowledge, safety training, and effective communication.

Benefits

Visterra is an equal employment opportunity (EEO)/AA employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace (m/f/d/v).