Overview
General Manager / Director of Operations
Green Valley Landscaping – Kingston, NY
Compensation
$120,000–$150,000 per year (based on experience)
* Performance Bonus
* Company Vehicle
* Paid Vacation
* Potential Profit Sharing/Equity Opportunity for the Right Long-Term Candidate
Lead an Established, Growing Company
Green Valley Landscaping is an established and growing landscape, construction, excavation, and snow management company serving the Hudson Valley. We have built our reputation on quality work, dependable service, and long-term customer relationships.
We are seeking an exceptional General Manager / Director of Operations to oversee the day-to-day operation of the company. This individual will work directly with the owner and ultimately become responsible for leading the business, managing employees, driving profitability, and ensuring outstanding customer satisfaction.
This is not simply a management position—it's an opportunity to lead an established company with significant responsibility, influence, and long-term growth potential.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all day-to-day operations of the business.
- Manage lawn maintenance, landscaping, hardscaping, excavation, fencing, drainage, construction, and snow & ice management operations.
- Lead and supervise multiple field crews and office personnel.
- Work effectively with a predominantly Spanish-speaking workforce. Spanish is highly preferred but not required.
- Ensure all scheduled lawn and landscape services are completed safely, efficiently, and to company standards.
- Schedule crews, equipment, subcontractors, and materials.
- Visit job sites daily to monitor quality, productivity, safety, and customer satisfaction.
- Prepare estimates and proposals.
- Perform material takeoffs and job planning.
- Review job costs and maximize profitability.
- Track employee productivity, labor hours, equipment usage, and project performance.
- Manage customer relationships and professionally resolve issues.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports.
- Oversee fleet, equipment, shop operations, and preventative maintenance through the maintenance team.
- Recruit, hire, train, mentor, and develop employees.
- Hold employees accountable while fostering a positive, team-oriented culture.
- Improve systems, processes, efficiency, and profitability throughout the organization.
- Assist crews in the field when necessary and lead by example.
- Perform any additional responsibilities necessary to ensure the successful operation and continued growth of the company.
Qualifications
- Minimum five years of management experience in landscaping, construction, excavation, site work, snow management, or a related industry.
- Proven experience leading multiple crews and managing numerous projects simultaneously.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
- Experience estimating projects and understanding plans and specifications.
- Ability to read project plans and manage projects from start to finish.
- Comfortable using computers, scheduling software, Microsoft Office, and business management software.
- Strong financial awareness, including budgeting, job costing, and profitability.
- Excellent customer service and conflict resolution skills.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- CDL is a plus.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a major advantage.
Compensation & Benefits
- $120,000–$150,000 annual salary based on experience.
- Performance-based bonus program.
- Company vehicle.
- Paid vacation.
- Paid holidays.
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
- Potential profit-sharing and/or future equity opportunity for the right long-term leader who demonstrates exceptional performance and commitment to the company's success.
Who We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who thinks like an owner—not someone who simply punches a clock.
You should be a decisive leader who enjoys solving problems, building teams, improving systems, exceeding customer expectations, and growing a successful business. You must be willing to lead from both the office and the field and take pride in delivering exceptional results.
If you're looking for an opportunity to lead an established company, build a long-term career, and be rewarded for helping grow the business, we'd like to hear from you.
Please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter describing your management experience, leadership philosophy, and why you're interested in joining Green Valley Landscaping.
Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
