Integrator/General Manager/COO
Company: Homestead Landscaping
Location: Bondville
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: Based on Experience Job
Title: Integrator/General Manager/COO Company: High-End Landscape
Design/Build, Lawn & Garden Maintenance, Property Management and
Snow Removal Location: Southern Vermont Reports To: Owners Role
Overview We are seeking an Integrator, that person who turns our
ideas into actionable plans, manages operations, resolves issues,
and keeps our Team aligned and accountable. We are, high-end,
Residential and Commercial Landscape Company, celebrating our 50th
year in business. We are located in Southern Vermont. We have two
facilities, approximately 15 miles apart. One facility is located
at the base of a popular New England ski area; we consider this our
winter resort community, and our second facility services a
high-end summer resort community. We specialize in high-end
Landscape Design/Build, Bid/Build, Lawn and Garden Maintenance,
Property Management and Snow Removal. We are seeking a seasoned
Integrator/General Manager with strong experience running a trade
or field-service business (e.g., landscaping, construction, etc.).
This is a succession-oriented leadership role. The GM will spend
the first 612 months learning the businessour markets, people,
systems, and culturebefore gradually assuming full responsibility
for the day-to-day operations. If you are an experienced business
leader who enjoys building teams, fine tuning operations, and
leading a company to the next level and are excited by the
challenge, we would like to hear from you. Key Responsibilities
Leadership & People Management Partner with the Owners to ensure
the companys vision, values, and standards are lived out daily.
Lead, coach, and develop our team. Build and maintain a
high-performance culture with clear expectations, accountability,
and regular feedback. Drive recruiting, onboarding, training, and
retention initiatives to build a strong bench of field leaders and
key roles. Operational Excellence (Maintenance, Enhancements,
Design-Build, Snow) Own the planning and execution of all landscape
maintenance, enhancement, and design-build work to meet quality,
safety, and profitability targets. Oversee the snow and ice
management operations, including route planning, readiness, storm
response, and post-storm review for continuous improvement. Ensure
efficient scheduling, routing, and resource allocation (labor,
equipment, materials) across seasons. Implement and refine standard
operating procedures (SOPs) to reduce waste, rework, and
firefighting. Client Experience & Market Presence Support and guide
account managers in building strong client relationships, ensuring
high levels of responsiveness and professionalism. Review contract
performance, renewals, and pricing strategies to protect and grow
key accounts. Collaborate with Managers to identify upsell and
enhancement opportunities within existing client portfolios. Uphold
the companys reputation for quality, reliability, and integrity in
the Vermont market. Safety, Compliance & Risk Management Champion a
safety-first culture across all operations, including snow and ice
management. Ensure compliance with local/state regulations,
environmental standards, and company policies. Systems, Processes &
Continuous Improvement Learn and optimize existing landscape
software platform - Aspire (e.g., CRM, estimating, scheduling, job
costing). Use KPIs and dashboards to manage, make decisions, and
drive accountability. Identify process gaps and lead continuous
improvement projects to streamline operations and support growth.
Financial Management & P&L Responsibility Monitor job costing,
labor efficiency, materials usage, and equipment utilization; take
corrective action to protect margins. Partner with the Owners and
accounting team to understand financial performance and improve
profitability over time. First 612 Months: Learning & Transition
Phase Collaborate closely with the Owners to understand the company
history, strategy, and culture. Build trust with the leadership
team and staff and form an accurate picture of strengths, gaps, and
priorities. Ride along with field teams, attend client meetings,
and observe snow events and seasonal transitions. Learn existing,
key accounts, and job mix (maintenance vs. enhancements vs.
design-build vs. snow). Gradually assume responsibility for
operations, then budgets, as agreed with the Owners. Qualifications
Required: 7 years of progressive leadership experience in a
trade/field-service business (landscaping, construction, or
similar). 3 years in a general management, operations director, or
branch/region leadership role with P&L or significant budget
responsibility. Proven history of leading teams of 25 employees
across field and office roles. Strong financial acumen: comfortable
with budgets, job costing, margins, and cash-related decisions.
Demonstrated success improving operational efficiency, safety, and
profitability. Experience working in seasonal or weather-dependent
businesses; familiarity with winter operations or snow/ice
management is a strong plus. Excellent communication, leadership,
and change-management skills. Preferred: Experience in the
landscape industry (Maintenance, enhancements, Design/Build, and
snow). Experience with growth-stage companies scaling from $5M$15M
in revenue. Familiarity with Vermont or similar High-end, second
Homeowner, Resort/New England markets and climate. Competencies &
Personal Traits Owners mindset: treats the business as their own;
comfortable making decisions and owning results. People developer:
committed to growing leaders and building a strong bench. Hands-on
leader: willing to be in the field, see jobs firsthand, and stay
connected to day-to-day realities. Calm under pressure: able to
manage weather events, staffing shortages, and client demands
without losing focus. Integrity & professionalism upholds
commitments and represents the company well with clients, partners,
and employees. Process-driven: naturally builds systems,
checklists, and routines to ensure consistency and scalability. Key
Performance Indicators (KPIs) Success in this role will be measured
by: The care and keeping of our Team. Safety performance (incident
rates, lost-time incidents). Employee retention, engagement, and
leadership bench strength. Client retention and contract renewal
rates. Operational metrics such as labor efficiency, rework,
on-time completion, and snow event performance. Gross margin and
net profit performance versus budget. Revenue growth and
diversification across maintenance, enhancements, design-build, and
snow. Compensation Competitive base salary commensurate with
experience. Benefits package [Health, Dental STD, LTD, Life & ADD
insurance, 401K & Profit Sharing, 4 weeks Paid Vacation, Company
Vehicle, etc.]. Huge Potential for long-term growth opportunities,
as the company scales.
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