Regional Landscape Manager - Atlanta, GA

Role Overview

You will play a critical role in shaping the appearance, functionality, sustainability, and long-term value of our communities. Serving as a trusted business partner to Investments, Development, Construction, and Operations leaders, you will oversee the full lifecycle of landscape maintenance, capital improvement, and enhancement projects across multiple markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead landscape maintenance, enhancement, and capital improvement programs across assigned communities, ensuring quality, consistency, and long-term asset value.
• Develop operating and capital budgets, provide cost estimates, and manage project financial performance for landscape-related services and improvements.
• Select, manage, and evaluate landscape contractors and specialty vendors while ensuring contractual compliance and high service standards.
• Conduct regular site visits and quality audits to assess landscape conditions, identify opportunities, and ensure project and maintenance expectations are met.
• Partner with Operations, Investments, Development, and Construction teams to support acquisitions, due diligence efforts, and ongoing community initiatives.
• Manage the full lifecycle of landscape projects, including planning, scoping, scheduling, execution, quality control, and project closeout.
• Cook with ancillary landscape services, including irrigation, drainage, lighting, arbor care, hardscape enhancements, and other property improvement projects.
• Promote sustainable landscape practices and provide strategic recommendations that balance aesthetics, functionality, environmental stewardship, and long-term maintenance efficiency.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in the green industry with working knowledge of business accounting, P&L statements, and horticulture practices
• Knowledgeable in construction documentation, design/industry standards, and codes; accurate production, review, and editing of drawings and written documentation
• Solid ability to manage project team members and advance design work
• Exceptional organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Highly effective written, verbal, and graphic communication skills
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suites, MS Office and various costing and estimating programs
• Ability to travel to multiple markets, up to 60%