Senior Landscape Contract Manager for County Facilities

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

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.