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Manage Service. Drive Profitability. Deliver Excellence.
For more than 40 years, Sunrise Landscape has built a reputation for excellence in commercial landscape design, installation, and maintenance. As a recognized Lawn & Landscape Top 100 company, we are growing rapidly and investing in top talent to help us scale.
We are seeking a high-performing Director, Operations with proven experience in commercial landscape or installation (new landscape projects) to lead our teams to deliver excellent service.
Important Information for Candidates: While this is an operations role, you will only be contacted if you have experience managing specific landscape operations for at least 5 years. This role requires deep expertise in the industry.
Reports To: General Manager, Installation
Department: Operations
FLSA Status: Exempt
Career Path: Director to General Manager; Other Leadership Roles in Operations
Position Summary
The Director is responsible for the overall leadership, financial performance, and operational excellence of the Installation Housing department. This role oversees all office and field personnel, manages builder and vendor relationships at a strategic level, and drives the department's growth and profitability. This team member sets the direction for the team, holds everyone accountable to goals and standards, and ensures the department operates efficiently and with integrity.
What We're Looking For:
- Experience managing landscape maintenance operations or landscape install/construction across commercial clients for at least 5 years.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Landscape Management, Horticulture, Operations Management, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
- 4-8 years of progressive operational leadership experience.
- 3-5+ years leading multiple operational teams.
- Experience with operational management software (such as Aspire or similar platforms).
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing labor and operating budgets.
- Demonstrated ability to coach and develop leaders.
What You'll Do:
Communication & Escalation
- Serves as the management-level escalation point for builder and homeowner communications requiring a senior response.
- Is copied directly on emails requiring awareness, input, or approval by the Project Coordinator, Services & Warranty Coordinator, or Superintendents.
- Provides inbox and communication support when volume is high or team coverage is needed.
Estimating & Scope Management
- Owns all Housing estimating entirely and independently.
- Estimates all standard production scopes as well as custom work for builder-specific projects.
- Evaluates all non-standard or out-of-scope requests and determines pricing and feasibility.
- Recalibrates estimating inputs regularly using actual vs. estimated cost data.
- Participates in annual builder pricing reviews and contract renewal cycles.
Permitting
- Manages and oversees the permitting process for all Housing projects.
- Coordinates with builders, municipalities, and internal teams to ensure permits are obtained accurately and on time.
- Delegates permitting tasks to the Project Coordinator as needed and provides oversight.
- Serves as the escalation point for any permitting issues, rejections, or builder-specific requirements.
Aspire & Financial Management
- Owns Aspire for the Housing department — responsible for accuracy of all opportunities, work tickets, invoicing, and reporting.
- Performs all final invoice approvals in Aspire — no invoice is issued without this role's review and approval.
- Reviews and approves all POs and EPOs entered by the Services & Warranty Coordinator before invoicing proceeds.
- Clears billing holds or discrepancies blocking invoice issuance.
- Monitors invoicing follow-up — outstanding invoices, aging items, and anything past payment terms.
Reporting & Financial Oversight
- Produces the weekly Housing report covering houses completed, revenue, completion rates, labor, headcount, and materials.
- Produces the monthly Housing summary with full revenue, gross margin, labor hours, and material cost detail.
- Reviews backlog and forecast with the GM; maintains the rolling 60–90 day outlook.
- Partners with the GM on annual departmental budget and headcount planning.
- Represents the Housing department in the weekly Branch Operations Meeting.
Team Leadership & Supervision
- Directly supervises all Housing department positions: Project Coordinator, Services & Warranty Coordinator, and both Superintendents.
- Conducts regular 1:1s with all direct reports and leads performance reviews across the team.
- Manages field operations through the Superintendents — providing direction, support, and accountability for field execution, crew performance, and community-level quality.
- Serves as the final escalation point for warranty vs. billable determinations.
- Maintains builder relationships at a management level through community visits and ongoing communication.
- Identifies and pursues opportunities to grow the department, expand builder partnerships, and bring on new communities.
Physical Requirements
- Frequent walking across job sites and branch facilities.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.
- Regular travel throughout the assigned branch service area.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
What We Can Offer You:
It is our desire to provide you with a workplace that you can grow your career. The compensation for this role is market competitive and will commensurate with experience. As you complete the application process, you will validate your compensation expectations.
Sunrise Landscape also provides you with:
- Paid time off (vacation and sick)
- Health and Wellness Benefits
- Up to 9 paid Holidays
- 401k Savings Plan with Employer Match after 6 months of employment
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year of service)
Sunrise Landscape is an equal-opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. We require proper documentation for all hiring activities. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Director, Landscape Operations (Installation/Construction Division)
Manage Service. Drive Profitability. Deliver Excellence.
For more than 40 years, Sunrise Landscape has built a reputation for excellence in commercial landscape design, installation, and maintenance. As a recognized Lawn & Landscape Top 100 company, we are growing rapidly and investing in top talent to help us scale.
We are seeking a high-performing Director, Operations with proven experience in commercial landscape or installation (new landscape projects) to lead our teams to deliver excellent service.
Important Information for Candidates: While this is an operations role, you will only be contacted if you have experience managing specific landscape operations for at least 5 years. This role requires deep expertise in the industry.
Reports To: General Manager, Installation
Department: Operations
FLSA Status: Exempt
Career Path: Director to General Manager; Other Leadership Roles in Operations
Position Summary
The Director is responsible for the overall leadership, financial performance, and operational excellence of the Installation Housing department. This role oversees all office and field personnel, manages builder and vendor relationships at a strategic level, and drives the department's growth and profitability. This team member sets the direction for the team, holds everyone accountable to goals and standards, and ensures the department operates efficiently and with integrity.
What We're Looking For:
- Experience managing landscape maintenance operations or landscape install/construction across commercial clients for at least 5 years.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Landscape Management, Horticulture, Operations Management, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
- 4-8 years of progressive operational leadership experience.
- 3-5+ years leading multiple operational teams.
- Experience with operational management software (such as Aspire or similar platforms).
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing labor and operating budgets.
- Demonstrated ability to coach and develop leaders.
What You'll Do:
Communication & Escalation
- Serves as the management-level escalation point for builder and homeowner communications requiring a senior response.
- Is copied directly on emails requiring awareness, input, or approval by the Project Coordinator, Services & Warranty Coordinator, or Superintendents.
- Provides inbox and communication support when volume is high or team coverage is needed.
Estimating & Scope Management
- Owns all Housing estimating entirely and independently.
- Estimates all standard production scopes as well as custom work for builder-specific projects.
- Evaluates all non-standard or out-of-scope requests and determines pricing and feasibility.
- Recalibrates estimating inputs regularly using actual vs. estimated cost data.
- Participates in annual builder pricing reviews and contract renewal cycles.
Permitting
- Manages and oversees the permitting process for all Housing projects.
- Coordinates with builders, municipalities, and internal teams to ensure permits are obtained accurately and on time.
- Delegates permitting tasks to the Project Coordinator as needed and provides oversight.
- Serves as the escalation point for any permitting issues, rejections, or builder-specific requirements.
Aspire & Financial Management
- Owns Aspire for the Housing department — responsible for accuracy of all opportunities, work tickets, invoicing, and reporting.
- Performs all final invoice approvals in Aspire — no invoice is issued without this role's review and approval.
- Reviews and approves all POs and EPOs entered by the Services & Warranty Coordinator before invoicing proceeds.
- Clears billing holds or discrepancies blocking invoice issuance.
- Monitors invoicing follow-up — outstanding invoices, aging items, and anything past payment terms.
Reporting & Financial Oversight
- Produces the weekly Housing report covering houses completed, revenue, completion rates, labor, headcount, and materials.
- Produces the monthly Housing summary with full revenue, gross margin, labor hours, and material cost detail.
- Reviews backlog and forecast with the GM; maintains the rolling 60–90 day outlook.
- Partners with the GM on annual departmental budget and headcount planning.
- Represents the Housing department in the weekly Branch Operations Meeting.
Team Leadership & Supervision
- Directly supervises all Housing department positions: Project Coordinator, Services & Warranty Coordinator, and both Superintendents.
- Conducts regular 1:1s with all direct reports and leads performance reviews across the team.
- Manages field operations through the Superintendents — providing direction, support, and accountability for field execution, crew performance, and community-level quality.
- Serves as the final escalation point for warranty vs. billable determinations.
- Maintains builder relationships at a management level through community visits and ongoing communication.
- Identifies and pursues opportunities to grow the department, expand builder partnerships, and bring on new communities.
Physical Requirements
- Frequent walking across job sites and branch facilities.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.
- Regular travel throughout the assigned branch service area.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
What We Can Offer You:
It is our desire to provide you with a workplace that you can grow your career. The compensation for this role is market competitive and will commensurate with experience. As you complete the application process, you will validate your compensation expectations.
Sunrise Landscape also provides you with:
- Paid time off (vacation and sick)
- Health and Wellness Benefits
- Up to 9 paid Holidays
- 401k Savings Plan with Employer Match after 6 months of employment
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year of service)
Sunrise Landscape is an equal-opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. We require proper documentation for all hiring activities. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Verify your H-2B occupational eligibility early
COO roles must meet DOL's temporary need standard, which means the employer's need must be seasonal, peakload, or a one-time occurrence. Pull the O*NET profile for Chief Executives to confirm the standard occupational classification before targeting employers.
Target employers with seasonal executive hiring history
Hospitality groups, ski resort operators, and large seasonal event companies sometimes hire interim COOs during peak cycles. Search OFLC disclosure data filtered by employer state and occupation to find which companies have filed H-2B visa certifications in executive-adjacent roles before.
Search verified H-2B sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by COO and senior operations roles on Migrate Mate to see employers with documented H-2B filing history. This cuts the cold-outreach phase significantly by showing you which organizations have already navigated the DOL certification process for similar positions.
Time your outreach around the cap filing windows
The 33,000-visa summer allocation opens October 1 and the winter allocation opens April 1. Approach employers at least four to six months before their peak season starts so they have enough lead time to complete DOL prevailing wage determinations and the OFLC certification before filing with USCIS.
Document your temporary leadership credentials precisely
H-2B petitions for senior roles require the employer to prove no qualified U.S. workers are available. Prepare a concise credentials package showing your track record in seasonal or project-based executive roles, since this directly supports the employer's recruitment attestation to DOL.
Confirm the employer is registered with E-Verify before accepting
Some H-2B employers are required to use E-Verify for employment eligibility verification. Ask HR directly whether the company is enrolled before signing an offer, because gaps in compliance can delay your start date or complicate post-arrival onboarding.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find COO jobs that offer H-2B visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find COO roles filtered specifically for H-2B visa sponsorship. The platform surfaces employers with verified DOL filing history, so you can focus on companies that have already completed the labor certification process rather than approaching employers cold who may be unfamiliar with H-2B requirements for senior roles.
How does the H-2B annual cap affect COO job seekers?
USCIS issues a maximum of 66,000 H-2B visas each fiscal year, split into two 33,000-visa allocations for summer and winter seasons. Cap numbers are often reached quickly, sometimes within days of the filing window opening. If your employer misses the initial filing date, you may need to wait for supplemental allocations, which Congress or DHS authorizes on a case-by-case basis in high-demand years.
Does an H-2B COO role need to be genuinely temporary?
Yes. DOL requires the employer to demonstrate that the need for the COO position is temporary, not permanent. Qualifying scenarios include seasonal hospitality operations, a one-time large-scale event, or a peakload period where the company's workload temporarily exceeds its permanent workforce capacity. A year-round executive management need does not satisfy the H-2B temporary need standard.
Can I change employers while on an H-2B visa in a COO role?
H-2B status is employer-specific and tied to the approved petition. If you want to work for a different employer, that new employer must file a separate H-2B petition and obtain its own DOL certification before you can begin work. You can't transfer the existing petition the way some other visa categories allow, so plan your employment transitions carefully around filing timelines.