Director of Agronomy

t-2-green landscaping & construction pte ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

t-2-green landscaping & construction pte ltd in Singapore seeks a Director of Agronomy to oversee all aspects of golf course agronomy, maintenance, renovation, irrigation, budgeting and team leadership, ensuring championship-quality conditions and golfer satisfaction.

The role leads the Golf Course Master Renovation Programme, manages budgets and CAPEX, collaborates with Golf Operations and Management, and drives sustainable turf practices while preparing the club for a demanding tournament

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of the Golf Course Master Renovation Programme within approved specs, timelines and budgets.
• Maintain greens, fairways, tees, roughs, bunkers and practice areas through turf management best practices.
• Ensure consistent putting surfaces, green speed, firmness and ball roll for daily play and championships.
• Implement weed, pest and disease control programs promoting sustainable turf management.
• Optimize irrigation performance, water use and turf moisture with conservation initiatives.
• Develop annual operating budgets and long-term agronomy plans with CAPEX proposals.
• Oversee maintenance and replacement of golf course machinery and equipment.
• Maintain tournament readiness to support at least 70% of the club's annual calendar and attract events.
• Lead and develop the Agronomy Team through manpower planning, coaching, training and succession.
• Collaborate with Club Management, Golf Operations, contractors and stakeholders to ensure safety and continuous improvement.
• Ensure financial sustainability and golfer satisfaction through effective management.

Job description

The Director of Agronomy is responsible for overseeing all aspects of golf course agronomy, maintenance, renovation, irrigation, budgeting, equipment, manpower and tournament readiness. The role ensures championship-quality playing conditions, operational efficiency, financial sustainability and golfer satisfaction while leading the Golf Course Master Renovation Programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Golf Course Renovation & Capital Projects: Lead the planning and execution of the Golf Course Master Renovation Programme, ensuring projects meet approved specifications, timelines and budgets while minimizing disruption to golf operations.

• Agronomy & Course Conditioning: Maintain high standards across greens, fairways, tees, roughs, bunkers and practice areas through effective turf management and industry best practices.

• Greens Performance & Playing Standards: Ensure consistent putting surfaces, optimal green speed, firmness and ball roll to meet daily playing requirements and championship standards.

• Turf Health & Pest Management: Implement effective weed, pest and disease control programmes while promoting environmentally responsible and sustainable turf management practices.

• Water & Irrigation Management: Optimize irrigation system performance, water consumption and turf moisture levels while implementing water conservation initiatives.

• Budget & CAPEX Management: Develop annual operating budgets, long-term agronomy plans and capital expenditure proposals. Monitor costs and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and financial performance.

• Equipment & Resource Management: Oversee the maintenance, utilization and replacement of golf course machinery and equipment, ensuring effective resource allocation and minimal operational downtime.

• Tournament Readiness & Business Development: Maintain tournament-ready course conditions to support at least 70% of the club’s annual tournament calendar and collaborate with Golf Operations and Management to attract events and enhance the club’s reputation.

• Leadership & Team Management: Lead and develop the T2 Agronomy Team and golf course maintenance personnel through manpower planning, performance management, coaching, training and succession planning.

• Stakeholder Collaboration & Safety: Work closely with Club Management, Golf Operations, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders to ensure effective coordination, workplace safety, accountability and continuous improvement.