Director of Agronomy

Crescent Careers • Williamsburg, VA

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About The Position

From the Historic Area to Hotels, Colonial Williamsburg mission that "the future may learn from the past" is part of everything we do. Colonial Williamsburg boasts a rich history as well, having hosted and entertained guests from around the world with an impressive collection of amenities including our hotels, guests homes, food and beverage outlets, championship golf courses, and spa and fitness center. Crescent Hotels and Resorts is seeking an experienced individual to join our team at the Colonial Williamsburg Resort to fill the position of Director of Agronomy to oversee the maintenance, operation, and management of resort golf courses. Here is what you will be doing: Supervise the mowing, watering and maintenance of tees, greens, fairways and related areas. Supervise the planting, fertilizing and maintenance of turf. Supervise the installation and care of golf course landscaping including trees, shrubs, grasses, ornamental plants, water features, irrigations systems, etc. Generally supervise the operation of equipment repair shop. Layout and direct the construction of greens, bunkers, tees and fairways as needed. Basic computer skills to create personnel and cost estimates for the annual Agronomy budget. Order supplies and materials within budgetary limitations. Work with vendors and contractors to obtain bids, and schedule and complete contracted work. Develop and maintain short- and long-term Capex planning. Ensure preventive maintenance practices are being followed to care for all assets. Hire, train, plan, assign and direct the work of others. Prepare clear and concise reports. Prepare annual budget. Maintain effective employee, Member and public relations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or four to six years of experience in golf course maintenance.
• Extensive experience and knowledge of: Construction and maintenance of golf course tees, fairways, bunkers, and greens
• Production and maintenance of the types of turf used on golf courses
• Planting, cultivating, pruning and caring for plants, shrubs and trees
• Proper use of various fertilizers and soil conditioners
• Herbicides and pest control methods and materials
• Drainage control methods
• Water and irrigation systems including wells, pumps and automatic controls
• Construction and maintenance of golf cart paths
• Ability to maintain tees, fairways, bunkers, greens, and appurtenances to an acceptable standard of golf course play.
• Should have a participating knowledge of the game of golf.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the mowing, watering and maintenance of tees, greens, fairways and related areas.
• Supervise the planting, fertilizing and maintenance of turf.
• Supervise the installation and care of golf course landscaping including trees, shrubs, grasses, ornamental plants, water features, irrigations systems, etc.
• Generally supervise the operation of equipment repair shop.
• Layout and direct the construction of greens, bunkers, tees and fairways as needed.
• Basic computer skills to create personnel and cost estimates for the annual Agronomy budget.
• Order supplies and materials within budgetary limitations.
• Work with vendors and contractors to obtain bids, and schedule and complete contracted work.
• Develop and maintain short- and long-term Capex planning.
• Ensure preventive maintenance practices are being followed to care for all assets.
• Hire, train, plan, assign and direct the work of others.
• Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Prepare annual budget.
• Maintain effective employee, Member and public relations.

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation
• Exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & their family members
• 401K matching program for eligible associates
• Flexible scheduling to help you with work/life balance
• Opportunity to grow with us, a top rated company on Glassdoor
• Discounts to any of our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members
• A workplace that you can be proud of, where you are valued, trusted and supported by the team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director