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What this job involves:
As a Horticulture Manager at JLL, you'll lead comprehensive horticulture operations across commercial and greenhouse properties, ensuring exceptional planted environments that enhance client experiences and property value. This senior-level position requires expertise in plant science, team leadership, and sustainable management practices. You'll develop and implement strategic horticulture programs, manage specialized teams, and work collaboratively with facilities management and client stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions. The role requires passion and in-depth knowledge of the horticultural world, experience in maintaining high-quality interior and exterior plant displays, and commitment to JLL's Leadership Behaviors. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, which you'll experience firsthand while working closely with client staff and other horticulture professionals to create thriving botanical environments.
What your day-to-day will look like:

• Develop and execute comprehensive horticulture management of The Amazon Spheres, Support Greenhouse, and/or Outdoor Landscaping including serving as curator of plant collection, managing plant procurement and acquisition initiatives in accordance with Amazon's plant collection policy, conducting detailed plant health assessments, and implementing integrated pest management strategies. Monitor irrigation systems, soil conditions, and environmental factors affecting plant health while troubleshooting and creatively solving mechanical system and plant health failures. Maintain detailed records of plant inventories, treatment schedules, and maintenance activities. Design and oversee installation of innovative horticulture projects including seasonal displays, plantings, and landscape renovations.
• Lead, train, supervise, and manage a team of horticulturists while fostering a collaborative work environment. This includes allocating resources, delegating workload, and ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Manage relationships with clients, facility managers, engineers, and vendors. Take responsibility for meeting key performance indicators and service level agreements defined within client contracts. Engage with Amazon employees, partners, and the public by leading educational discussions, events, and tours focused on plants, biophilia, conservation, and horticulture-related topics. Collaborate and communicate with Facilities Management/Engineers and janitorial teams daily, facilitating systems repairs and needs. Manage vendor relationships and procurement of plants, materials, and equipment.
• Ensure team safety and security by serving as point of contact for security and alarm response, including ability to detect emergency alarms through auditory and visual means. Update and maintain official safety documents, organize fire evacuation and safety training for employees, ensure team's safety certificates are up-to-date, and liaise with government authorities.
• Lead the implementation of JLL's leadership behaviors, best practices, and innovations. Perform all additional duties commensurate to the level of the role.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in horticulture, landscape architecture, plant science, or related field, OR equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of horticultural management experience with team leadership responsibilities.
• Must meet highest attendance and punctuality requirements with reliable schedule adherence.
• Ability and willingness to work weekends and holidays.
• Expertise in science-based horticultural practice for tropical and temperate plants including plant identification, disease and pest management, plant nutrition, and water quality management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of irrigation systems, horticultural equipment, horticultural software applications, and climate control systems with the ability to monitor, troubleshoot, and interpret diagnostic reports.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills including professionalism, customer focus, collaboration, inclusivity, and teamwork.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact professionally with employees, visitors, and contractors.
• Strong ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other software applications.
• Physical capability to work under varying climatic conditions including rain, high heat, and humidity, at heights over 30 feet, lift up to 50 pounds, and perform manual labor as required.
• Willingness to obtain Washington State Pesticide Applicator license and BMU/lift certification upon employment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between multiple property locations.
• Greenhouse Location only: Valid (or ability to obtain) forklift operator's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in horticulture, landscape architecture, biology, plant science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience developing, leading, and managing innovative horticulture projects and large-scale interior plant installations including living walls, paludariums, and/or aquariums.
• Professional certifications such as Pesticide Applicator's License.
• Experience with sustainable practices, biophilic design principles, and living architecture.
• Previous experience working in corporate or institutional horticulture settings.
• Proficiency in project management tools.

Location: On-site
At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way - for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees. We choose to take the more inspiring, innovative, and optimistic path on our journey toward success. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, which allows us to create transformative solutions for the real estate industry. We support each other's wellbeing and champion inclusivity and belonging across teams.
JLL is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Estimated compensation for this position:
110,000.00 - 159,500.00 USD per year
This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.
Location:
On-site -Redmond, WA
Job Tags:
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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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