General Manager

General Manager – Lead Operations for Race Rock Garden Company

Job Overview

• Company: Race Rock Garden Company
• Salary/Pay Rate: $35 to $50 per hour plus Annual Bonus
• Location: Fishers Island, NY
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time
• Project Scope: High-End Residential Exteriors & Landscaping
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: None Required

The Opportunity

You will serve as an executive operational leader partnering closely with the owner to direct high-end landscape construction and estate maintenance. Operating in an exclusive island environment, you will drive operational excellence, optimize business software, and cultivate relationships with luxury residential clients. This role offers the opportunity to steer a $5M business portfolio while leading a dedicated team of 35 field and office professionals.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Partner directly with the owner to execute strategic company vision across all field and office divisions.
• Oversee daily operations split evenly between luxury estate maintenance and high-end landscape installations.
• Master and utilize the SingleOps platform to manage scheduling, real-time job costing, and workflow routing.
• Direct, mentor, and schedule a full team of 35 field and office employees.
• Manage complex island logistics, including crew scheduling, material transport, and ferry-dependent timelines.
• Protect project target margins by monitoring job costs and annual operating budgets.
• Serve as the trusted client concierge to estate owners, property managers, and landscape architects.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of senior operational leadership experience within a landscape or construction firm.
• Proven ability to manage a workforce of 30 or more employees across office and field operations.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Strong interpersonal and computer skills, with a proven ability to quickly master new software platforms.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Direct hands-on experience using SingleOps software for bidding, scheduling, job costing, and asset tracking.
• Demonstrated expertise managing island, ferry-dependent, or remote supply chain logistics.
• Background in high-end residential exterior construction and estate maintenance management.

Compensation & Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings program with employer matching.
• Weekly pay cycle with overtime potential and annual bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance options.
• Provided safety equipment including helmets, gloves, and protective gear.
• Paid time off covering holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Paid parental leave for maternity and paternity.
• Access to company vehicle or covered commuting options for operational needs.
• Paid training programs, apprenticeships, and manufacturer or safety certifications.
• Engaging company events and team-building activities.

About Us

Race Rock Garden Company is a long-standing exteriors and landscaping leader specializing in high-end residential properties. Supported by a dedicated team of long-term employees, we take pride in delivering top-tier field operations, fine gardening, and exceptional service.

Race Rock Garden Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.