Irrigation Operation Manager

W3Global; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

401(k) retirement plan

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee discount

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

W3Global is seeking an experienced Irrigation Operations Manager in Aiken, SC to lead and grow an established irrigation department. This on-site, full-time role focuses on taking ownership, building teams, and delivering profitable growth through proactive customer engagement.

The ideal candidate will drive operations, develop scalable processes, and leverage smart irrigation platforms to improve service delivery.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in irrigation installation, repair, and troubleshooting.
• Proven experience leading, coaching, and developing teams.
• Experience growing an irrigation service business or department is highly preferred.
• Experience meeting with customers, preparing proposals, and developing business opportunities.
• Experience managing project scheduling, labor, equipment, materials, and billing.
• Experience with Weathermatic SmartLink or other smart irrigation platforms is a plus.
• Experience with Aspire software is a plus.
• Irrigation certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop a high-performing irrigation team.
• Build systems, processes, and a culture that supports long-term growth.
• Foster an environment where employees take ownership and deliver exceptional work.
• Develop and execute strategies to expand irrigation services.
• Identify opportunities within existing customer accounts and establish new client relationships.
• Meet with customers to diagnose irrigation challenges and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Prepare proposals and maintain a healthy sales pipeline to drive profitable growth.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the irrigation department.
• Ensure projects are scheduled efficiently and completed with high quality.
• Manage labor, equipment, materials, project documentation, proposals, and billing.
• Monitor key performance indicators and implement improvements to department performance.
• Become proficient with company operating systems and mobile technology.
• Lead the implementation and utilization of smart irrigation platforms.
• Leverage technology to improve customer service, water management, communication, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Entrepreneurial mindset

Time management

Customer service

Communication

Independent decision-making

Accountability

Technical adaptability

Education

Irrigation certifications

Tools

Weathermatic SmartLink

Aspire software

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Irrigation Operations Manager to lead, grow, and build an established irrigation department.

Role: Irrigation Operations Manager

Location: Aiken, South Carolina

Work Type: Full-Time, On-Site

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Irrigation Operations Manager to lead, grow, and build an established irrigation department.

This is not a maintenance management position. It is an opportunity to take ownership of a business within a business.

The ideal candidate is an entrepreneurial leader who enjoys building teams, developing people, solving customer challenges, embracing technology, and creating profitable growth. If you're energized by taking ownership and making a lasting impact, we'd like to talk with you.

Education/Experience

• Extensive experience in irrigation installation, repair, and troubleshooting.
• Proven experience leading, coaching, and developing teams.
• Experience growing an irrigation service business or department is highly preferred.
• Experience meeting with customers, preparing proposals, and developing business opportunities.
• Experience managing project scheduling, labor, equipment, materials, and billing.
• Experience with Weathermatic SmartLink or other smart irrigation platforms is a plus.
• Experience with Aspire software is a plus.
• Irrigation certifications are preferred.

Skills/Knowledge

• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to think like a business owner.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong customer service and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to identify problems and recommend effective irrigation solutions.
• Comfortable using computers, tablets, mobile applications, and business software.
• Strong communication skills with customers and internal teams.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
• Results-driven with a focus on accountability and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Department Leadership

• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop a high-performing irrigation team.
• Build systems, processes, and a culture that supports long-term growth.
• Foster an environment where employees take ownership and deliver exceptional work.

Business Development

• Develop and execute strategies to expand irrigation services.
• Identify opportunities within existing customer accounts and establish new client relationships.
• Meet with customers to diagnose irrigation challenges and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Prepare proposals and maintain a healthy sales pipeline to drive profitable growth.

Operations Management

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the irrigation department.
• Ensure projects are scheduled efficiently and completed with high quality.
• Manage labor, equipment, materials, project documentation, proposals, and billing.
• Monitor key performance indicators and implement improvements to department performance.

Technology & Process Improvement

• Become proficient with company operating systems and mobile technology.
• Lead the implementation and utilization of smart irrigation platforms.
• Leverage technology to improve customer service, water management, communication, and operational efficiency.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Employee discount.
• Leadership development opportunities.

What Success Looks Like

In This Role, You Will

• Build and lead a high-performing irrigation department.
• Develop scalable systems and processes that support long-term growth.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and high-quality project execution.
• Grow profitable revenue through business development and strong client relationships.
• Improve operational efficiency through technology and process improvements.
• Create a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

• Full-time, on-site position.
• High level of autonomy, ownership, and responsibility.
• Opportunity to build and grow an expanding department.
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment focused on leadership and professional growth.
• Direct interaction with customers, field teams, and company leadership.