Irrigation Operations Manager - Step Into Leadership

Irrigation Services Manager $70,000–$80,000, based on experience + 10% annual bonus eligibility Color Burst Landscapes | Nashville/Brentwood Area Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Irrigation Career? Color Burst Landscapes is looking for an experienced irrigation professional who is ready to move into a larger leadership role and take ownership of our irrigation service division. You may already be an Irrigation Manager—or you may be a Senior Irrigation Technician, Service Lead, Foreman, Supervisor, or experienced irrigation professional who has been helping lead crews, train employees, estimate repairs, and support customers. You do not need to have previously held the exact title of Irrigation Services Manager. However, you must bring strong hands‑on irrigation knowledge, some previous leadership experience, and the ability to confidently assess and estimate irrigation repairs. This is an opportunity to use your technical expertise while developing your skills in operations, team leadership, customer relationships, and business growth. Why This Role Stands Out A Clear Step Into Management Move from being the person others rely on in the field to formally leading and developing an irrigation service team. Stay Connected to the Work This is not a desk‑only management position. You will remain involved in troubleshooting, site visits, estimating, and helping technicians solve complex irrigation problems. Build Your Leadership Experience You will help manage technicians and office support staff while learning more about scheduling, job costing, team performance, and department profitability. Work Directly With Customers Meet with customers, assess their irrigation needs, recommend solutions, prepare estimates, and help turn service opportunities into completed work. Make a Visible Impact You will have the opportunity to improve processes, develop employees, strengthen customer relationships, and help grow the irrigation service division. What You\'ll Do Lead Daily Irrigation Operations Coordinate technician schedules, service calls, and daily routing Help ensure jobs are completed safely, efficiently, and on time Support communication between field technicians, office staff, and customers Help prioritize emergency calls, repairs, and seasonal service needs Support and Develop the Team Provide technical guidance and field support to irrigation technicians Coach employees on troubleshooting, repair quality, customer service, and efficiency Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management Help create a dependable, safety-focused, and accountable team culture Troubleshoot Complex Irrigation Issues Visit job sites to diagnose difficult residential and commercial irrigation problems Support technicians with controllers, valves, wiring, sprinkler heads, leaks, coverage issues, and system performance Recommend practical repair or replacement solutions Ensure work meets Color Burst Landscapes' quality standards Estimate Repairs and Service Work Assess the materials required to complete irrigation repairs Estimate the labor hours needed to perform the work Prepare clear and accurate repair estimates or proposals Explain recommendations to customers and answer questions Follow up on open estimates and help move approved work forward Support Department Performance Monitor labor, materials, job costs, and productivity Help identify opportunities to improve efficiency and service quality Support revenue, customer satisfaction, and estimate-conversion goals Maintain a strong focus on safety and compliance What We\'re Looking For Strong hands‑on experience servicing, repairing, or installing irrigation systems Experience diagnosing residential and commercial irrigation problems Previous leadership experience as a lead technician, foreman, supervisor, crew leader, manager, or business owner Ability to determine the appropriate materials and labor needed for irrigation repairs Confidence communicating with customers and explaining recommended work Strong organization, follow‑through, and problem‑solving skills Valid driver's license Irrigation certifications such as CIC, CID, or CLIA are helpful, but not required. You May Be a Strong Fit If You Are Currently a: Senior Irrigation Technician Lead Irrigation Technician Irrigation Foreman Irrigation Service Supervisor Irrigation Crew Leader Landscape Supervisor with extensive irrigation experience Current or former irrigation business owner Irrigation Manager looking for greater responsibility How Success Will Be Measured Technician productivity and service‑team efficiency Quality and timely completion of irrigation work Accuracy of repair estimates and job planning Estimate approval and conversion rates Customer satisfaction and retention Employee development and team performance Safety compliance Revenue and profitability of the irrigation service division Work Environment Combination of field and office responsibilities Regular travel to customer properties and job sites Outdoor work in varying weather conditions Some early mornings, evenings, or weekends may be required during peak seasons Compensation Base salary of $70,000–$80,000, based on experience Eligible for a 10% annual performance bonus Additional benefits provided by Color Burst Landscapes Take the Next Step You have spent years building your irrigation knowledge. Now may be the right time to use that experience to lead others, strengthen customer relationships, and help grow an irrigation service operation. Whether you are already managing a department or is a respected senior irrigation professional ready to step into formal leadership, we would like to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr Color Burst Landscapes