Director of Field Service โ Lead Multi-State Landscaping and Stormwater Operations
Job Overview
- Company: AQUALIS
- Salary/Pay Rate: $85,000 - $95,000 /Yr. Plus Quarterly Performance-Based Bonuses
- Company Assigned Vehicle โ 100% Gas & Insurance Covered
- Location: Morrisville, NC (50% Travel Required)
- Job/Employment Type: Full Time
- Schedule: Monday - Friday
- Project Scope: Commercial Landscaping and Stormwater Maintenance Services
The Opportunity
You will serve as an executive field leader, driving operational excellence across a large geographic territory for commercial stormwater and landscaping projects. This role gives you the autonomy to build high-performing leadership teams and directly influence regional contract profitability. You will work within a supportive culture that provides premium compensation, corporate vehicles, and clear paths for long-term career growth.
How You Will Make an Impact
- Manage and develop multiple crews and field supervisors across a distributed four-state territory.
- Oversee regional service line budgets, labor costs, fleet expenses, and equipment investments to maximize margin profitability.
- Establish accountability frameworks and performance standards for 30-50+ remote field employees across multiple markets.
- Lead operational efficiency initiatives and quality assurance audits to guarantee compliance with environmental and stormwater BMP regulations.
- Support high-level customer bidding opportunities and interface with regulatory agencies to resolve complex service concerns.
- Maintain corporate alignment, company culture, and a rigorous communication cadence between field leaders and executive management.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum of 2+ Years of Experience in Project Management, Engineering, Construction, or Environmental Remediation.
- Proven success managing 30-50+ distributed field employees and multiple operations managers across multiple states.
- Strong technical background in stormwater BMPs, erosion and sediment control, drainage systems, and landscape operations.
- Experience managing regional operational budgets, labor forecasting, and asset fleets.
- Willingness to travel extensively up to 50% of the time throughout a four-state territory.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Project Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Three or more years of direct experience specializing in commercial stormwater maintenance or regional environmental compliance.
- Proficient in utilizing workforce technology for remote communication, scheduling, reporting, and asset management.
Compensation & Benefits
- Bi-Weekly pay cycle with performance-based bonus opportunities.
- 401(k) retirement savings program with employer matching.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Health Savings Account (HSA), life insurance, and disability coverage options.
- Paid time off for holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
- Travel projects with per diem and a provided company vehicle.
- Provided corporate tech package including a smartphone or tablet.
- Uniforms and safety equipment provided.
- Advanced safety, manufacturer, and technical training certifications including OSHA, fall protection, and lifts.
About Us
AQUALIS is a premier provider of commercial stormwater management and landscaping services. We focus on environmental compliance, engineering integrity, and keeping our client infrastructure sustainable. We invest heavily in our leadership teams by providing top-tier compensation packages, extensive field resources, and authentic paths for career development. Learn more at http://www.aqualisco.com/.
AQUALIS 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.