Regional Commercial Landscape Irrigation Manager

Sperber Landscape Companies; Oregon; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and mentorship

Get paid weekly

401k with match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Sperber Landscape Companies in the Northwest region seeks a Regional Irrigation Manager to lead irrigation operations, water conservation strategies, sales growth, and training across multiple branches. You will partner with branch leadership and field teams to implement best practices and drive enhancements, upgrades, and revenue in a traveling role.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of irrigation leadership, expertise with smart irrigation systems, and the ability to train technicians and

Qualifications

• 5+ years irrigation management and leadership experience.
• Fluent communication in English and Spanish.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable vehicle record.

Responsibilities

• Lead irrigation operations and water management initiatives across multiple branches.
• Identify opportunities for water conservation and system improvements.
• Develop and implement strategies to reduce water usage while maintaining quality and client satisfaction.
• Support startup processes for new properties and ensure budgets are met within 90 days.
• Deliver training programs for technicians, foremen, account managers, and leadership.

Skills

Irrigation management

Leadership

Training

Sales & business development

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

Weathermatic

ETwater

WeatherTRAK

RainMaster

Baseline

Calsense

Rain Bird IQ

Hunter Hydrawise

Job description

Northwest Region

(50% Travel Role Covering Northern California, Portland Oregon, Seattle Washington, Nampa Idaho)

PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING This position leads a regional irrigation team supporting 11 branches.

To move forward in the application process, candidates must have managed 3 or more commercial landscape irrigation technicians. Applications that do not meet this requirement will be automatically screened out. If you have this experience, we'd love to receive your application!

Job Purpose

The Regional Irrigation Manager works closely with the Director of Water Conservation to lead irrigation operations, water management initiatives, sales growth, and training programs across multiple partner companies throughout the Northwest region. This role serves as the organization's irrigation subject matter expert, helping branches improve water efficiency, reduce consumption, increase irrigation-related revenue, and deliver exceptional service to clients. The Regional Irrigation Manager partners with branch leadership, account managers, and field teams to implement irrigation best practices, drive business development efforts, and ensure successful execution of irrigation enhancements, upgrades, and renovation projects. The ideal candidate combines strong technical irrigation expertise with leadership, training, and sales capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct irrigation audits, inspections, and site assessments to identify opportunities for water conservation and system improvements.
• Develop and implement strategies that reduce water usage while maintaining landscape quality and client satisfaction.
• Perform irrigation evaluations and recommend repairs, upgrades, renovations, and enhancement opportunities.
• Assist branches in developing, monitoring, and updating water budgets that track water consumption and savings.
• Support the irrigation startup process for all newly acquired maintenance properties.
• Ensure newly onboarded properties are operating within established water budgets within the first 90 days.

Business Development & Sales Growth

• Identify and develop revenue opportunities through irrigation enhancements, renovations, upgrades, and water management services.
• Assist operations and sales teams in closing maintenance opportunities by providing irrigation expertise and consultative support.
• Build relationships with property managers, HOAs, municipalities, commercial clients, and industry partners.
• Deliver presentations to management companies, boards of directors, and industry groups to promote water conservation and irrigation services.
• Stay informed on manufacturer programs, water district incentives, utility rebates, and government conservation initiatives that create value for clients.

Training & Team Development

• Serve as the irrigation technical resource for all Northwest partner companies (Cagwin & Dorward in Northern California, Crystal Greens in Portland/Vancouver area, Seattle area and Treasure Valley area of Idaho).
• Develop and deliver irrigation training programs for technicians, foremen, account managers, branch managers, and operations leaders.
• Train employees on smart controller technologies, water management systems, and irrigation best practices.
• Recruit, hire, develop, and mentor irrigation technicians throughout the region.
• Ensure each branch maintains a properly trained and certified irrigation workforce capable of delivering high-quality service.

Leadership & Regional Support

• Partner with branch leadership to establish irrigation standards and best practices across the organization.
• Provide troubleshooting support for complex irrigation systems and water management challenges.
• Assist with evaluating irrigation-related opportunities for acquisitions, new business pursuits, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Track and report regional irrigation performance, water savings, training progress, and sales results.

Key Performance Indicators

Success In This Role Will Be Measured By

• Achievement of annual irrigation sales goals.
• Revenue generated through irrigation enhancements, renovations, and upgrades.
• Water savings achieved across managed properties.
• Successful entry into new markets and client segments.
• Completion of irrigation startup and transition plans for new accounts.
• Properties achieving water budget targets within 90 days of contract startup.
• Successful recruitment, training, and retention of irrigation technicians.
• Training participation and certification completion rates throughout the region.

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of irrigation management and leadership experience.
• Advanced knowledge of smart irrigation systems including:
  • Weathermatic
  • ETwater
  • WeatherTRAK
  • RainMaster
  • Baseline
  • Calsense
  • Rain Bird IQ
  • Hunter Centralus/Hydrawise
• Advanced knowledge of two-wire irrigation systems including controllers, decoders, grounding, wiring, and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of irrigation principles, system hydraulics, design concepts, and water management strategies.
• Ability to train and present technical information to field employees, managers, and clients.
• Fluent communication skills in both English and Spanish.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record.

Preferred

• Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (CLIA)
• Certified Irrigation Contractor (CIC)
• Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT)
• Certified Landscape Water Manager (CLWM)
• Landscape industry experience managing multiple regions or branches.
• Sales and business development experience related to irrigation and water management services.

Work Environment

This position combines office, field, and client-facing responsibilities. Regular travel throughout the Northwest region is required.

The Role Includes

• Early morning site meetings.
• Evening board and client presentations.
• Extended periods of driving between branch locations.
• Walking properties and inspecting irrigation systems in various weather conditions.
• Standing, bending, lifting, and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent use of computers, tablets, mobile devices, and related technology.

Summary

• COMPANY PERKS!
• Training and ongoing support and mentorship.
• Get paid weekly!
• 401k with match
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Vacation