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Operations Manager – Landscaping
Job Location:
Job Location:
Kuwait City - Kuwait
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
28 October 2026 (6 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
25 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to deliver complex projects across Kuwait and secure high-value government and private-sector is a hands-on senior role for a candidate who combines strong technical landscaping knowledge with commercial acumen people leadership and the ability to manage profitable operations in Kuwaits demanding climate.
Key Responsibilities
Operations & Project Delivery
Lead end-to-end execution of soft and hard landscaping irrigation turf installation planting and maintenance projects across all governorates of Kuwait.
Plan resources schedules and workflows for multiple concurrent projects while conducting regular site visits to ensure quality safety and timely delivery.
Implement and continuously improve operational processes quality standards and site productivity.
Business Development & Tendering
Identify and pursue new private and government opportunities through proactive prospecting and relationship building.
Prepare high-quality technical and commercial tender documents including bills of quantities proposals and pricing.
Contribute to building a sustainable project pipeline that supports company growth targets.
Inventory Sustainability & Waste Management
Manage inventory of plants materials and equipment to minimize shortages and excess stock.
Reduce plant mortality and material waste through effective controls and sustainable practices.
Promote water-efficient irrigation and environmentally responsible landscaping methods.
Team Leadership
Recruit train motivate and manage a team of 40 supervisors technicians and laborers.
Drive a culture of safety accountability and high performance.
Resolve operational and people issues promptly and effectively.
Financial & Commercial Management
Prepare accurate project cost estimates and monitor budgets throughout the project lifecycle.
Track project profitability and review profit and loss performance regularly.
Identify cost variances and implement corrective actions to protect margins.
Requirements
Bachelors degree in Landscaping Horticulture Landscape Architecture Agriculture Plant Science or a closely related field.
Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in landscaping operations including at least 57 years in a senior managerial role overseeing large teams and multiple projects.
Proven track record of preparing and winning government and private-sector tenders.
Strong knowledge of landscaping techniques plant selection for arid climates irrigation systems and hardscape construction.
Hands-on experience with project costing budgeting and profit & loss management.
Valid driving license and willingness to travel frequently to sites across Kuwait.
Fluent professional-level Arabic and English.
Excellent leadership negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using AutoCAD or similar design software for reviewing drawings and technical submissions.
Certifications or specialized training in irrigation systems water management or sustainable landscaping.
What We Offer
Competitive salary package aligned with experience and performance.
Leadership opportunity in a large established landscaping company.
Other benefits as per Kuwait Labor Law.
The chance to shape operational excellence and contribute to the companys continued growth in Kuwait.
