Water Resource Manager

Role and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the creation, management, and training of the Irrigation Specialists, Water Manager, and Irrigation Technicians

• Work closely with Branch Manager, Director of Field Operations, Account Manager, and Irrigation Technicians to achieve Branch irrigation penetration and gross margin goals

• Responsible for training Irrigation Technicians, Account Managers, and Account Managers on Irrigation Billing Processes including Irrigation Billing Templates, Field Work Order PMI Forms, etc.

• Ensure that detailed irrigation evaluations on new jobs are completed within 90 days

• Meet with Branch Managers, Account Managers, and Enhancement Managers as necessary to develop strategies, procedures, or policies that will generate revenue, increase efficiency, and/or increase our overall quality of services

• Identify properties with potential irrigation projects

• Inspect, build scope, propose, and execute

• Provide knowledge, training, and resources to all Irrigation Specialists, Water Managers, and Irrigation Technicians regarding quality of work, production standards, and expectations

• Responsible for irrigation material selection and procurement for the Maintenance Company

• Responsible for irrigation tool selection and procurement for the Maintenance Company

• Work with Branches and assist in the activation/creation of new smart controller accounts, training of staff on new accounts, and resolving IT-related issues

• Ensure staff are utilizing the smart controller’s features to ensure optimum programming efficiency and appropriate landscape health

• Define required tools, materials, and equipment at branch, specialist, and technician levels • Develop irrigation vehicle layout including material stock levels and manage inventories quarterly to confirm compliance

• Negotiate pricing on special projects via rebates, bulk procurement, specials or other opportunities

• Work with Branch Managers on identifying properties with irrigation concerns, issues, water penalties, mismanaged programming, or other concerns

• Rectify with Irrigation Specialists, Water Managers, and Irrigation Technicians as needed

• Participate in new product demos and provide quality feedback and recommendations to the company

• Provide industry-related news such as water provider updates, rebates, rate increases, and other pertinent news to appropriate staff

• Monitor and update Irrigation Billing Template forms related to new products and pricing changes when needed

• Develop and manage procedures to have oversight and access to all smart controller accounts, including admin rights and the removal and addition of staff access

• Develop and revise, as necessary, all irrigation forms including PMI Form, Assessment Form and evaluation formats

• Train and manage all Irrigation Specialists and Water Managers to identify, propose and execute high-level irrigation projects while under the Company’s codes of conduct and expected revenue and profit margins

• Actively involved with onboarding and training of new employees for the maintenance company

• Identify irrigation material issues and defects and provide concerns to appropriate staff to minimize impact on the Company

• Develop and maintain close relationships with manufacturers regarding training opportunities, new product demos, and other irrigation opportunities

• Develop and maintain close relationships with industry contacts such as water provider personnel, Health department, other client vendors

• Maintain high-level relationships with Irrigation Associations, the California Landscape Contractors Association, and other industry-related organizations

• Identify and assist employees with special certifications, licenses, classes, or other opportunities that are either required (Maxicom/4S) or will promote water management services and central control knowledge

• Assist in writing articles, attending events, and committee involvement for industry trade organizations

• Instruct internal training programs, as requested, with the assistance of the Irrigation Training and Development Manager

Qualifications/Skills

• Maintain quality relationships with industry partners including associations, manufacturers, distributors, and clients

• Maintain quality relationships with water providers, wholesalers, representatives, and board members of each

• Pursue industry training beyond irrigation and water management

• Always maintain the following certifications: Recycled Water Site Supervisor, Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor, Certified Irrigation Contractor, Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper and others as determined by their supervisor

The Water Resource Manager is a leadership position responsible for all aspects of the Irrigation and Water Management operations to ensure customer satisfaction, employee training and profitability. They will develop, train, coach, motivate and mentor a high-performance team to meet Company goals.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person