Landscape Contract Manager

Williamson County; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Williamson County in Georgetown, TX is seeking a Landscape Contract Manager to oversee solicitations and cooperative contracts for county properties, reporting to the Division Director of Facilities Management.

The role includes managing irrigation, tree care, site inspections, vendor scheduling, and ensuring contractor performance. It requires five years of contract experience and a relevant bachelor’s degree; funding begins Oct 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Landscape Management, Forestry, Park & Recreation, Botany, Agronomy or related field and five years of contract development, contract administration, or contract management experience

Responsibilities

• Manages all landscape-related contracts, including development, negotiation, renewals, compliance oversight, vendor performance, and budgeting
• Coordinates procurement activities, meetings, evaluations, and collaborates with leadership, auditors, and legal/procurement staff
• Conducts landscape and irrigation inspections across county properties and coordinates vendor scheduling, site access, applications and services
• Oversees irrigation scheduling, repairs, compliance, and recordkeeping
• Supports landscape and irrigation design for new facilities, ensuring proper plant selection, system compatibility, and construction monitoring
• Oversees tree care programs, pest/disease management, and treatment decisions for county landscapes and facilities
• Supervises landscape projects and staff
• Manages Courthouse grounds operations
• Ensures quality of contractor-delivered services
• Assists with annual budgeting, special assignments, and required meetings and trainings
• Performs special duties as assigned

Skills

Contract management

Budgeting

Negotiation

Procurement coordination

Landscape management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture or related field

Job description

Landscape Contract Manager in Georgetown: 3101 S/E Inner Loop, TX

Georgetown: 3101 S/E Inner Loop, TX

Full-Time - Funding to begin on 10/01/2026

FUNDING FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2026

Reporting directly to a Division Director of Facilities Management, responsible for managing solicitations and cooperative contracts for the landscape management of all county properties.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

• Manages all landscape-related contracts, including development, negotiation, renewals, compliance oversight, vendor performance, and budgeting
• Coordinates procurement activities, meetings, evaluations, and collaborates with leadership, auditors, and legal/procurement staff
• Conducts landscape and irrigation inspections across county properties and coordinates vendor scheduling, site access, applications and services
• Oversees irrigation scheduling, repairs, compliance, and recordkeeping
• Supports landscape and irrigation design for new facilities, ensuring proper plant selection, system compatibility, and construction monitoring
• Oversees tree care programs, pest/disease management, and treatment decisions for county landscapes and facilities
• Supervises landscape projects and staff
• Manages Courthouse grounds operations
• Ensures quality of contractor-delivered services
• Assists with annual budgeting, special assignments, and required meetings and trainings
• Performs special duties as assigned

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports directly to – Division Director of Facilities Management
• Direct Reports – No

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carrying
• Requires bending, kneeling, crawling and maneuvering in and around all kinds of equipment

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Works in all kinds of indoor and outdoor environments, including inclement weather
• Regular travel between work sites as required
• Exposure to dust, chemicals, fumes, bacteria, fungus and high noise levels must be expected

IRREGULAR HOURS

• Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.) may be required
• May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency
• Regular attendance is required

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Landscape Management, Forestry, Park & Recreation, Botany, Agronomy or related field and five (5) years of contract development, contract administration, or contract management experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of business administration and accounting principles and practices

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required within thirty (30) days of employment

• Valid driver’s license

Required within one (1) year of employment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Texas Irrigators License
• ISA certified arborist certification
• Working knowledge of plant material, insects, diseases, weed identification and irrigation systems preferred

EMPLOYMENT TESTING

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal background check: Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
• Drug screening: Yes
• Physical exam: No
• Psychological exam: No
• Additional: N/A

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) calendar days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone [phone] or visit our website at www.wilcotx.gov/469/Human-Resources .

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Employer Williamson County

Address Human Resources
100 Wilco Way, Suite HR101
Georgetown, Texas, 78626