Sunrise Landscape · 20 hours ago
General Manager, Landscape Installation
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expSunrise Landscape is a commercial landscape maintenance, design, and installation company serving Florida for over 40 years. They are seeking a General Manager to lead the landscape construction and installation sectors, ensuring project execution, financial performance, and growth of the installation division across the Tampa and Ft. Myers markets.
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Responsibilities
Own and deliver installation division financial results, including revenue growth, gross margin, project profitability, and cash flow
Maintain full P&L responsibility for the Tampa and Ft. Myers installation operations
Establish annual budgets, forecasts, and production plans aligned with company goals
Analyze project financials, job cost reports, and margin performance to identify risks and improvement opportunities
Ensure accurate estimating, cost tracking, change order management, and billing processes
Oversee all landscape installation and construction projects from pre-construction through completion
Ensure project plans, schedules, and scopes are clearly defined, resourced, and executed
Review and approve project schedules, work plans, and sequencing to ensure efficiency and quality
Manage project risk, change orders, and issue resolution to protect margin and client satisfaction
Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with approved designs and specifications
Lead daily installation operations, including crew deployment, equipment utilization, and subcontractor coordination
Optimize labor productivity, equipment usage, and material procurement
Oversee fleet, tools, and asset management to support construction activities
Develop standardized construction processes and best practices across markets
Lead, develop, and retain high-performing construction leaders, including Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, and field crews
Train skilled installation and construction professionals
Establish clear performance expectations and accountability for project delivery
Coach leaders on project management, financial discipline, safety, and people leadership
Build bench strength and succession plans for critical construction roles
Champion a safety-first culture across all installation projects
Ensure compliance with OSHA, local, state, and federal safety regulations
Enforce quality standards, workmanship expectations, and inspection protocols
Proactively identify and mitigate project, operational, and safety risks
Serve as senior point of escalation for clients, developers, general contractors, and partners
Participate in key client meetings, project reviews, and issue resolution
Build long-term relationships with clients, designers, and trade partners
Ensure a professional, responsive, and solutions-oriented client experience
Qualification
Required
10–15 years of progressive leadership experience in landscape installation/construction strongly preferred, will consider those with deep landscape maintenance backgrounds
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, or a related field required
Proven experience managing complex, project-based operations with full P&L accountability
Deep understanding of landscape construction, project planning, scheduling, and job cost management
Demonstrated ability to interpret landscape designs, construction drawings, and specifications
Strong financial acumen, including estimating, budgeting, cost control, and margin management
Proven experience leading, developing, and holding construction teams accountable
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
High degree of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment
Experience with construction/project management software and financial systems
Experience operating across multiple locations or markets preferred
Possess a valid U.S. driver's license issued for a minimum of three (3) years
Maintain a clean driving record for at least three (3) years
Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening
Preferred
Experience operating across multiple locations or markets preferred
Company
Sunrise Landscape
Sunrise Landscape provides commercial landscape maintenance and installation services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Austin Ashmore
Chief Executive Officer
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