Irrigation Operations Manager
Cold Creek Nurseries | Aiken, South Carolina
Full-Time
Build Something Exceptional
Cold Creek Nurseries is looking for an experienced Irrigation Operations Manager to lead, grow, and build our irrigation department.
This is not a maintenance management position. It is an opportunity to take ownership of a business within a business.
We're looking for an entrepreneurial leader who enjoys building teams, developing people, solving customer problems, embracing technology, and creating profitable growth. If you're energized by taking ownership and leaving something better than you found it, we'd like to talk with you.
What Success Looks Like
As our Irrigation Operations Manager, you will:
Build the Department
- Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop a high-performing irrigation team.
- Build the systems, processes, and culture that allow the department to scale.
- Create an environment where people grow, take ownership, and deliver exceptional work.
Grow the Business
- Develop and execute a plan to expand our irrigation services.
- Identify opportunities within our existing customer base and develop new customer relationships.
- Meet with customers, diagnose irrigation challenges, recommend solutions, and prepare proposals.
- Build a healthy sales pipeline and consistently grow profitable revenue.
Lead Operations
- Own the day-to-day performance of the irrigation department.
- Ensure projects are scheduled, completed efficiently, and delivered with exceptional quality.
- Oversee labor, equipment, materials, job documentation, proposals, and billing.
- Monitor key performance indicators and continually improve department performance.
Champion Technology
- Become highly proficient with our operating systems and mobile technology.
- Lead our implementation and use of the Weathermatic SmartLink platform.
- Use technology to improve customer service, water management, communication, and operational efficiency.
Who You Are
You are someone who:
- Has extensive irrigation installation, repair, and troubleshooting experience.
- Has successfully led and developed people.
- Thinks like an owner, not just an employee.
- Enjoys building teams and growing a business.
- Is highly organized and follows through on commitments.
- Is comfortable using computers, tablets, mobile apps, and business software.
- Communicates professionally with customers and teammates.
- Solves problems without waiting to be told what to do.
- Is energized by accountability and measurable results.
Experience with Weathermatic or other smart irrigation platforms is a plus. Irrigation certifications are preferred.
Why Cold Creek?
Our mission is simple:
We help create beautiful spaces that invite peace, refuge, and connection.
We're building a company where leaders are trusted with real responsibility, supported with great teammates, and expected to make an impact.
Our Core Values:
- Can-do attitude when the way forward is not clear.
- We look out for each other.
- We help our customers succeed.
- We own our outcomes.
Is This the Right Opportunity for You?
This role offers a high degree of ownership, autonomy, and responsibility.
You won't be micromanaged. You'll be trusted to build a department, develop a team, make decisions, and create results.
If you're looking for a position where someone else sets the direction and simply tells you what to do each day, this probably isn't the right fit.
If you're excited by the opportunity to build something meaningful, lead people well, and leave a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Competitive salary Performance-based bonus Benefits PTO Retirement Plan Leadership Development
Join Cold Creek Nurseries and help build one of the premier irrigation departments in the Southeast.
Pay: $85,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Weathermatics : 1 year (Preferred)
- Aspire: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
