Senior Irrigation & Water Management Lead

billingsleycareers; The Colony (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Job summary

Billingsley is seeking an Irrigation Manager to oversee operation, maintenance, water management, and regulatory compliance of irrigation systems across the portfolio.

You will supervise irrigation contractors, manage water-use efficiency programs, and support the Director of Landscape Management on key initiatives and projects. A strong background in large-scale development irrigation is required.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of commercial irrigation experience with 3+ years in supervision.
• Experience with large-scale commercial, municipal, HOA, or mixed-use developments.
• Working knowledge of smart controllers and water auditing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee irrigation systems across the portfolio, including pumps, wells, and controllers.
• Develop schedules based on weather and water-use objectives; manage budgets.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and licensing requirements; maintain records.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, and landscape architects; supervise vendors.

Skills

Water management

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Contractor oversight

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Irrigation Technology, Landscape Management, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering, or Water Resources Management

Tools

Weathermatic controllers

Flow monitoring systems

Remote diagnostics platforms

Job description

Billingsley is seeking an Irrigation Manager to oversee operation, maintenance, water management, and regulatory compliance of irrigation systems across the portfolio.

You will supervise irrigation contractors, manage water-use efficiency programs, and support the Director of Landscape Management on key initiatives and projects. A strong background in large-scale development irrigation is required.