Director of Natural Turf

Landscaping by J. Michael•Marshfield, MA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

NorthEast Sportsfield-Rec is seeking an experienced, hands-on Director of Natural Turf to lead the expansion of their athletic field construction and renovation division in Eastern Massachusetts. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of a growing division and shape it from the ground up, focusing on cool-season turf, sports field performance, and building high-quality playing surfaces. The Director will oversee all natural turf operations, including field execution and team development.

Requirements

B.S. in Turfgrass Science
5+ years in a management or leadership role
At least 3+ years of experience in turf maintenance and sports field construction
Strong agronomy knowledge, especially with cool-season grasses
Experience with construction-related work such as concrete, asphalt, machinery operation, and truck/trailer use
Valid driver’s license
Pesticide License (Category 37) (Massachusetts license required or preferred)
Hoisting Engineer License (2A/1C) (Massachusetts license required or preferred)
DOT Medical Card

Nice To Haves

CDL Class B preferred
CSFM certification preferred

Responsibilities

Leading natural turf construction, renovation, and maintenance projects
Managing foremen, subcontractors, suppliers, and field crews
Training and developing team members while ensuring high standards of quality and efficiency
Keeping projects on schedule, within budget, and aligned with performance expectations
Operating and overseeing specialized equipment as needed
Applying fertilizers, pesticides, and managing turf health programs
Handling irrigation installation, troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance
Working closely with both field teams and office staff using tools like Microsoft Office, Teams, Bluebeam, and scheduling systems