Job Description

Work With The Best

We are building the premier outdoor living company in the country by creating a "family of family companies" across the nation. Now you can build your landscaping career with the best, working in one of our many company locations nationwide. Learn from the top experts in the field and work on some of the country's largest and most complex landscape projects. The opportunities are endless.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Horticulture Manager to lead the planning, execution, and long-term performance of plantings across luxury residential and estate landscapes. This role combines advanced horticultural knowledge with team leadership, quality control, and client-facing responsibilities to ensure landscapes consistently meet the highest aesthetic, health, and sustainability standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Horticultural Strategy & Planning: Lead plant selection, sourcing, and installation strategies aligned with design intent, site conditions, and long-term landscape performance.
• Team Leadership & Oversight: Direct and support maintenance and installation teams, setting expectations, establishing best practices, and ensuring consistent horticultural standards across properties.
• Plant Health & Quality Control: Oversee plant health monitoring, diagnose issues, and manage integrated pest management, fertilization, and disease prevention programs.
• Soil, Irrigation & Resource Management: Supervise soil testing, amendment programs, and irrigation practices to optimize plant health, water efficiency, and sustainability.
• Seasonal & Color Program Management: Plan and manage seasonal color rotations, enhancement schedules, and capital plant improvements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with landscape architects, designers, and operations leadership to align horticultural execution with overall project goals.
• Client Relations & Consulting: Serve as a trusted horticultural advisor to clients, providing proactive communication, recommendations, and performance updates.
• Training & Development: Develop and deliver training programs to elevate team knowledge, safety, and horticultural skillsets.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Horticulture, Botany, or a related field preferred.
• Experience: 35+ years of progressive horticulture or landscape management experience, preferably within high-end residential or estate environments.
• Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to manage teams, set priorities, and uphold quality standards across multiple properties or crews.
• Technical Expertise: Advanced knowledge of plant materials, soil science, irrigation systems, and pest and disease management.
• Certifications: ISA Certified Arborist or comparable credentials preferred.
• Work Environment: Ability to work outdoors in varying conditions and conduct site inspections as needed.

The Perks

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• FSA/HSA
• PerkSpot
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement (after one year of service)

Pay Transparency

Mariani Enterprises LLC is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees with an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Mariani Enterprises LLC complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity.

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