Landscaping and Agriculture Manager

Landscaping and Agriculture Manager

The Landscaping and Agriculture Manager combines aesthetics with functionality in addition to creativity in leading designing and executing soft- and hardscape upkeep and maintenance plans that meet client needs and requests, while considering environmental impact at site. He should be well acquainted with fruit trees, plantation, agriculture, fertilization, harvesting, landscaping activities and irrigation systems.

Job Requirement:

• Design Landscaping scope of work including but not limited to work schedules, resources allocation, machinery selection, pest management programs, etc.
• Interpret drawings and develop actions accordingly
• Define Bill of Quantities (BOQ) for landscaping projects and establish project execution timelines
• Ensure compliance with UAE regulations related to landscaping, irrigation and pest treatments
• Mobilize landscaping green field projects, including snagging and commissioning
• Manage botanic asset management through ERP
• Propose and execute improvement of deteriorated landscapes and turnaround
• Define irrigation requirements according to category and season
• Manage landscaping contractors’ performance and foster capability development
• Monitor seasonal changes, their impact on soft scape and initiate remedial actions
• Interact with multiple stakeholders with focus on achieving common goals
• Act as the SME in the field and provide advice and guidance to Facilities Management teams
• Manage and supervise all aspects of landscaping for one or more sites including the following:
• Soft Landscaping Services – grass, plants, palms, fruit trees, planting mediums, fertilizers and other related chemicals
• Hard Landscaping- pathways, patios, sitting areas, planters, fire pits, rock gardens