Golf Course & Landscape Operations Engineer

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Riyadh is seeking a seasoned Golf Course & Landscape Operations Engineer to oversee landscaping contractors across multiple sites, with a focus on golf courses. You will monitor maintenance programs, ensure compliance with SLAs, and uphold safety and environmental standards in a challenging climate.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in golf course maintenance, strong knowledge of turf, irrigation, pest control, and FM contract oversight, plus MEWA regulatory

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years hands-on golf course maintenance experience in a supervisory role.
• Experience managing or monitoring third-party landscaping providers under FM contracts.
• Familiar with FM operations, SLAs, KPIs, and performance monitoring systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee landscaping service providers across multiple sites, ensure SLA/compliance and KPI targets.
• Inspect golf course softscape and hardscape areas; verify maintenance per plan and irrigation systems functioning.
• Monitor water usage, sustainability measures, and regulatory compliance (MEWA).

Skills

Golf course maintenance

Contract oversight

Irrigation systems

IPM & pest management

Communication & reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture/Horticulture/Turfgrass Management

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Golf Course & Landscape Operations Engineer to oversee and monitor landscaping service provider activities across multiple sites, with primary focus on golf course facilities. This role requires demonstrated expertise in golf course maintenance operations combined with facility management contract oversight capabilities. The ideal candidate will bring practical golf course maintenance experience and proven ability to manage third-party service providers under FM contracts, ensuring all operations meet contractual obligations, quality standards, and sustainability requirements while maintaining compliance with local regulations. Golf course maintenance experience is mandatory and non-negotiable for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Service Provider Oversight & Contract Management: Supervise and monitor landscaping service provider activities across all sites, ensuring performance meets contractual and quality standards Review and approve service provider's maintenance schedules, planting programs, and manpower allocation Ensure compliance with scope of work, service level agreements (SLAs), and key performance indicators (KPIs) Review monthly reports, checklists, and performance data submitted by service provider Issue inspection reports, highlight non-conformances, and follow up on corrective actions
• Golf Course & Landscape Operations: Conduct regular inspections of softscape areas (lawns, trees, shrubs, groundcovers, flowers) and hardscape features (paved areas, planters, irrigation systems) Verify that maintenance activities (pruning, fertilization, pest control, replanting, irrigation) are carried out per approved service delivery plan Inspect irrigation systems, report faults, and follow up on rectifications by service provider Monitor and report on water usage efficiency, sustainability measures, and compliance with MEWA and other local authority requirements
• Coordination & Compliance: Coordinate with operations team, client representatives, and service providers to resolve site issues Support management team in preparing presentations, audit data, and improvement proposals for landscape management Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards during all landscaping operations

Requirements

• Golf Course Maintenance Operations: Minimum 5 years of hands-on golf course maintenance experience - Experience as Golf Course Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Head Greenkeeper, or similar operational role Demonstrated technical knowledge of turf management, irrigation systems, pest control, and golf course operations Proven ability to maintain golf courses to high quality standards in challenging climates
• Facility Management & Contract Operations: 7+ years in landscaping inspection or supervision within large-scale or prestigious facilities Experience managing or monitoring third-party landscaping service providers under FM contracts Background in maintenance and facility management operations (not design & construction) Familiar with FM operations, SLAs, KPIs, and performance monitoring systems
• Technical & Regulatory Knowledge: Strong technical knowledge of landscaping operations and irrigation systems maintenance Understanding of Saudi environmental and sustainability regulations (MEWA compliance) Experience with contractor performance evaluation and quality compliance monitoring

Skills & Knowledge

• Technical Expertise: Knowledge of entomology and integrated pest management (IPM) practices Proficient in inspection, reporting, and contractor performance evaluation Understanding of warm-season turf management (Bermuda, Paspalum, etc.) Irrigation system troubleshooting and water efficiency management
• Professional Capabilities: Excellent communication, observation, and documentation skills Ability to perform independent inspections and provide clear reporting and follow-up Strong attention to detail, organization, and quality compliance Proven ability to coordinate between multiple stakeholders (clients, contractors, operations teams)

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture, Turfgrass Management, Landscaping Engineering, or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• GCSAA certification or equivalent professional credentials
• Experience in GCC/Middle East golf course operations
• Knowledge of TSE (Treated Sewage Effluent) irrigation systems
• Pesticide/chemical application certifications
• Familiarity with golf course industry standards and best practices

Location

- Riyadh, SAU

Jones Lang LaSalle ("JLL") is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

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