Farm & Property Operations Manager

Nelson Connects; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Job summary

Nelson Connects is partnering with a growing agricultural organization to identify a Farm & Property Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of several properties in the Central Valley. This hands-on role focuses on working in the field, solving problems, and coordinating with farmers, tenants, and partners.

The ideal candidate has agricultural experience and skills in operations, budgets, and project coordination, with a strong emphasis on relationship building and ownership on the

Qualifications

• Practical, curious, dependable, personable, and willing to learn.
• Experience in agricultural operations, farming, irrigation, or agricultural services.
• Experience in property, facilities, land, or field operations.
• Vendor and contractor management; managing budgets and multiple projects.
• Ability to work independently and build strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Be the boots-on-the-ground point person for several agricultural properties in the Stockton area.
• Regularly visit the properties, walk the land, identify issues, and determine what needs to be addressed.
• Work closely with managers, tenants, vendors, contractors, and outside agricultural partners.
• Coordinate irrigation, water, maintenance, infrastructure, and property projects.
• Obtain vendor bids, manage budgets, coordinate contractors, and see projects through completion.
• Respond to property or irrigation issues when necessary and make sure problems are resolved.
• Maintain strong communication with the ownership and agricultural teams and keep everyone informed.

Skills

Vendor management

Budget management

Project coordination

Field operations

Agricultural experience

Job description

Farm & Property Operations Manager – Central Valley, CA

Nelson Connects is partnering with a growing agricultural organization to identify a Farm & Property Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of several agricultural properties in the Central Valley.

This is a hands-on property and operations role within an agricultural environment, not a traditional crop-production or senior farm leadership position. We’re looking for someone who enjoys being out in the field, building relationships, solving problems, managing vendors and projects, and making sure things get done.

The ideal candidate will have some agricultural or farming background and be comfortable working closely with farm managers, tenants, vendors, contractors, and property partners.

What You’ll Do

• Be the boots-on-the-ground point person for several agricultural properties in the Stockton area.
• Regularly visit the properties, walk the land, identify issues, and determine what needs to be addressed.
• Work closely with managers, tenants, vendors, contractors, and outside agricultural partners.
• Coordinate irrigation, water, maintenance, infrastructure, and property projects.
• Obtain vendor bids, manage budgets, coordinate contractors, and see projects through completion.
• Respond to property or irrigation issues when necessary and make sure problems are resolved.
• Maintain strong communication with the ownership and agricultural teams and keep everyone informed.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is practical, curious, dependable, personable, and willing to learn.

You may be a great fit if you have experience in:

• Agricultural operations, farming, irrigation, or agricultural services
• Property, facilities, land, or field operations
• Construction or project coordination
• Vendor and contractor management
• Managing budgets and multiple projects
• Working independently and building strong relationships

Agricultural experience is important, but you do not need to be an expert farmer. You should understand the agricultural environment and be comfortable learning from experienced farm managers while bringing strong operational, organizational, and relationship-building skills of your own.

This could be a great fit for someone who grew up around agriculture, worked on a farm, participated in an agricultural program, has an irrigation background, or has otherwise spent meaningful time in the farming community.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who wants to learn, build relationships, take ownership, and become a trusted person on the ground.

The Opportunity

This is a role for someone who wants to be in the middle of the operation, not sitting behind a desk. You’ll have the opportunity to walk the properties, work with experienced agricultural professionals, manage projects, solve problems, and make a real impact on the day-to-day success of the operation.

Agriculture doesn’t always operate on a perfect 9–5 schedule, so the right person needs to be comfortable being accessible when something important comes up — including the occasional early-morning or after-hours irrigation or property issue.

Location: Central Valley, CA — Stockton

Salary: Approximately $100K–$150K DOE + bonus potential

Company vehicle provided

At Nelson Connects, we’re passionate about connecting talented professionals with organizations where they can make an impact.