Landscape Manager; Capitol Projects

49-049 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, HI 96744, USA

Posted Monday, December 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Join Kualoa Ranch Hawai‘i, where history, culture, and natural beauty come together in one of the most extraordinary places in Hawai‘i. With diverse operations and a deep commitment to our land, community, visitors, and each other, we honor our proud legacy while building an exciting future. Be part of our ‘ohana and share the spirit of Hawai‘i with the world.

Location: On-Site – Kāneʻohe, Hawaiʻi
Schedule: Full-time; open availability including weekends and holidays based on project deadlines and site conditions
Reports To: Director of Operations

Kualoa Ranch seeks a highly skilled Landscape Manager to lead the planning, design translation, and execution of major landscape development and restoration initiatives across our 4,000-acre property. This is not a traditional landscape management role. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in landscape architecture, site development, construction sequencing, and large-acreage project delivery.

In addition to capital project leadership, this role provides direct oversight and strategic direction for the Ranch’s overall Landscape Team, ensuring that daily fieldwork, horticultural standards, maintenance practices, and long-term landscape health align with Kualoa’s operational, cultural, and environmental priorities.

This leader bridges design vision and on-the-ground implementation, collaborating closely with Agriculture, Stewardship, Facilities, Tours, and executive leadership to ensure that Kualoa’s diverse landscapes reflect excellence, cultural integrity, ecological resilience, and world‑class guest experiences.

• Lead the planning, phasing, and construction of large-scale landscape improvement projects across multiple sites.
• Translate design drawings, renderings, and conceptual plans into actionable field operations.
• Oversee site preparation, grading, drainage, irrigation layout, plant material selection, and final installation.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, procurement, contractor/vendor coordination, and progress reporting.
• Anticipate risks (weather, terrain, cultural constraints, staffing) and adapt plans to maintain momentum and quality.
• Produce as-built documentation, planting plans, and maintenance handoff packages for long-term stewardship.

• Provide daily leadership and supervision of the Ranch’s Landscape Team, including leads, technicians, and grounds staff.
• Develop weekly work plans, staffing assignments, and priorities for maintenance, enhancements, repairs, and project support.
• Establish and maintain horticultural, aesthetic, and safety standards across all managed landscapes.
• Conduct regular site reviews to monitor landscape health, consistency of implementation, and adherence to design intent.
• Implement training programs to elevate team capability in planting design, irrigation troubleshooting, soil diagnostics, and technical field execution.
• Support workforce development, performance management, and succession planning for landscape operations.

• Provide subject‑matter expertise in tropical and native Hawaiian plantings, soil science, irrigation efficiency, and sustainable landscape practices.
• Evaluate designs for constructability, long‑term viability, and alignment with regenerative and water‑conserving practices.
• Recommend enhancements that advance aesthetic cohesion, cultural integration, and ecological function across properties.
• Innovate on irrigation performance, erosion control, soil improvement, and climate‑adaptive planting strategies.
• Partner with Stewardship, Agriculture, Facilities, Construction, and Tours to align project timelines, site access, and operational needs.
• Support environmental compliance, cultural considerations, permitting requirements, and conservation practices.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure design intent, sustainability, and safety standards are consistently met.

• Mentor landscape staff to improve technical skills, design…