Commercial Irrigation Manager Hurst TX 76053

Bluestem Outdoor Services; Texas; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Company car

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Bluestem Outdoor Services is seeking an experienced Irrigation Manager to lead the irrigation division across our commercial and multifamily client portfolio in the DFW area. This player-coach role directly supervises the Irrigation Technician team, manages scheduling, and drives efficiency through modern technology and water management practices.

The ideal candidate is a licensed irrigator with deep technical expertise, strong leadership, and a passion for leveraging smart controllers and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial irrigation experience in installation, service, and system management.
• Texas Irrigator License is required.
• Experience supervising or leading a team of irrigation technicians.
• Proficiency with cloud-based irrigation controllers and management platforms.
• Experience creating digital irrigation zone maps and maintaining irrigation asset documentation.
• Strong estimating skills for irrigation repairs and system enhancements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Irrigation Technicians and provide daily direction and performance feedback.
• Manage scheduling for Technicians across markets to maximize efficiency and client responsiveness.
• Develop standardized irrigation inspection reporting for all properties.
• Create and maintain digital zone maps and an asset library for field access.
• Utilize cloud-based platforms for remote system management and data-driven scheduling.
• Support design/layout reviews of irrigation systems on new construction projects with the Project Management team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Estimation skills

Organizational skills

Team management

Education

Texas Irrigator License

Tools

Cloud-based irrigation controllers

Irrigation management platforms

Irrigation design software

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company car
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Bluestem Outdoor Services is a commercial landscape company servicing the DFW and Houston areas.

We are currently seeking an experienced Irrigation Manager to help service customers in the DFW area. Responsibilities will include managing a team.

Job Summary

The Irrigation Manager at Bluestem Outdoor Services leads the irrigation division across our commercial and multifamily client portfolio. This is a player-coach leadership role responsible for directly supervising the Irrigation Technician team, managing scheduling and workflow, developing training programs, and driving the systems and technology initiatives that improve efficiency, water management, and service quality across the portfolio. The ideal candidate is a licensed irrigator with deep technical expertise, strong leadership ability, and a passion for leveraging modern irrigation technology to deliver measurable results for clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the direct supervisor for all Irrigation Technicians, providing daily direction, performance feedback, and professional development support
• Manage all scheduling for Irrigation Technicians across both markets, optimizing routes and workload to maximize efficiency and client responsiveness
• Develop and implement a standardized process for irrigation inspection reporting, ensuring consistent, detailed, and client-ready documentation across all properties
• Create and maintain digital zone maps for all managed properties, building a comprehensive irrigation asset library accessible to the field team
• Utilize cloud-based irrigation programming platforms to enable remote system management, data-driven scheduling, and efficient water use across the portfolio
• Generate accurate estimates for irrigation repairs, enhancements, and system upgrades, collaborating with the Account Management and Estimating teams as needed
• Stay current on the latest advancements in irrigation technology including smart controllers, flow monitoring, soil moisture sensors, and water management software, and evaluate new solutions for adoption
• Develop and implement a comprehensive irrigation technician training program covering installation, service, troubleshooting, technology platforms, and safety
• Support Irrigation Technicians in the field with complex troubleshooting, difficult repairs, and technical problem-solving on commercial irrigation systems
• Conduct quality control inspections on completed irrigation work to ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications, local water district requirements, and Bluestem standards
• Build and maintain relationships with key vendors, suppliers, and manufacturer representatives to support technical knowledge and material procurement
• Assist with the design and layout review of irrigation systems on new construction projects in collaboration with the Project Management team

Requirements & Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial irrigation experience with demonstrated expertise in installation, service, and system management
• Texas Irrigator License required
• Prior experience supervising or leading a team of irrigation technicians
• Proficiency with cloud-based irrigation controllers and management platforms
• Experience creating digital irrigation zone maps and maintaining irrigation asset documentation
• Strong estimating skills for irrigation repairs and system enhancements
• Knowledge of local water district regulations, water use restrictions, and backflow prevention requirements
• Ability to read and interpret irrigation plans, site maps, and system schematics
• Excellent organizational, communication, and team leadership skills
• Valid Texas driver's license with a clean driving record
• Backflow prevention certification preferred
• Familiarity with irrigation design software a plus Physical Requirements
• Perform regular field work on commercial irrigation systems including digging, trenching, and working in valve boxes
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions throughout the workday
• Drive between client properties, vendor locations, and company facilities across DFW
• Bend, kneel, crouch, and work in confined spaces as needed