Irrigation Installation Manager

Air Comfort, Inc; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 80 hours

Holiday Pay

Simple IRA

Health and Dental Insurance

Aflac insurance

Profit sharing

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Air Comfort, Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an Irrigation Installation Manager to lead all aspects of irrigation installation projects, ensuring safe, on-time delivery and top quality.

The role offers opportunity to develop a skilled team and collaborate across departments to maintain the company’s reputation. You will supervise crews, manage materials and equipment, monitor progress and costs, and ensure compliance with design specs and local codes.

Qualifications

• Experience leading irrigation installation projects or similar construction teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, and planning skills.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily irrigation installation projects for timely, quality completion.
• Allocate crews, materials, and equipment to maximize efficiency.
• Monitor progress, address delays and changes with teams.
• Review job costing, labor hours, materials, and profitability.
• Manage purchasing and organization of installation materials and tools.
• Supervise equipment readiness and allocation.
• Lead crew members and foremen; provide training and development.
• Ensure installations meet design specs, codes and standards.
• Conduct site visits and quality inspections; align with client expectations.
• Coordinate timelines with landscape construction and operations teams.
• Support workforce planning and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Resource coordination

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Project management tools

Job description

Join a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality irrigation solutions for commercial and residential landscapes. As an Irrigation Installation Manager, you will play a key leadership role in overseeing all aspects of irrigation installation projects, ensuring they are completed efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards. This position offers the opportunity to lead and develop a skilled team, collaborate with other departments, and contribute to the ongoing success and reputation of the company.

Irrigation Installation Manager Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of irrigation installation projects, ensuring timely and quality completion
• Allocate crews, materials, and equipment for upcoming projects to maximize efficiency
• Monitor job progress, address incomplete work, change orders, delays, or project needs with relevant teams
• Review job costing, labor hours, materials, and production tracking for accuracy and profitability
• Manage purchasing and organization of irrigation installation materials, tools, and equipment
• Supervise maintenance, readiness, and allocation of installation equipment and vehicles
• Lead, manage, and hold accountable irrigation installation crew members and foremen
• Provide technical support, training, and development opportunities to installation team members
• Ensure irrigation systems are installed according to design specifications, local codes, and company quality standards
• Conduct site visits and quality inspections to ensure projects are on track and client expectations are met
• Collaborate with landscape construction and operations teams to coordinate project timelines and execution
• Assist with workforce planning, crew efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives within the irrigation installation department
• Lead regular team meetings for the Irrigation Installation team

Irrigation Installation Manager Responsibilities Qualifications

• Experience managing irrigation installation projects or similar construction/landscape operations
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and allocate resources effectively
• Knowledge of irrigation systems, installation techniques, and local codes
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency in job costing, production tracking, and project management
• Commitment to safety and quality standards

Irrigation Installation Manager Benefits

• Paid Time Off:80 hours
• Holiday Pay:Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day (after 90 days)
• Simple IRA:Up to 3% company match
• Health and DentalInsurance
• Supplementary insurance available through Aflac (pre-taxed)
• Profit sharing opportunities
• Uniforms provided