Irrigation Manager, Horticulture and Grounds
FLSA Status: Exempt, Salaried
Location: New York, New York
Worksite Status: Onsite
We’re Beam Living, a multi-family residential property management company that elevates, oversees, and supports communities throughout New York City. A Blackstone-owned portfolio company, our goal is to create fulfilling places to work, live and grow. We believe in leaving people and places better than we found them, which is why the communities we own and operate are some of the most exciting, vibrant, and iconic in New York City.
We are a group of people who believe in making every day better than yesterday. We put people first because we know that’s how you create incredible communities. We are on a mission to make city life happier – want to join us?
As an Irrigation Manager on the Horticulture and Grounds team, you’ll lead irrigation strategy, landscape operations, and team performance across the property. This role is responsible for driving water conservation initiatives, managing a union grounds team, ensuring system reliability, and maintaining high horticultural and operational standards.
What You Will Do
- Provide strong leadership to a team of 11 direct reports (Local 808) by setting clear goals, expectations, and daily priorities; motivate team members to achieve high performance while fostering a collaborative and accountable work environment
- Identify training and development opportunities, delivering hands-on coaching and mentorship in irrigation systems, horticulture practices, and operational standards to build a more skilled and self-sufficient team
- Facilitate clear and consistent communication within the team and across departments, ensuring alignment on priorities, work plans, safety updates, and operational initiatives
- Oversee daily operations and execution of landscape and irrigation work, including scheduling, task assignment, and field coordination in partnership with the Landscape Foreman and Director of Horticulture
- Manage payroll processing and PTO tracking for the grounds team, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to union requirements
- Manage and optimize the Tucor irrigation control system and two-wire infrastructure, including seasonal programming, troubleshooting, and adjustments to maximize water efficiency and system performance
- Execute irrigation system upgrades and initiatives, including low-flow nozzle conversions, system improvements, and tracking performance metrics to support departmental water conservation goals
- Ensure irrigation system reliability through preventative maintenance, monthly inspections, and timely resolution of work orders, reducing downtime and repeat failures
- Oversee horticultural operations and landscape quality, including plant health, irrigation alignment, fertilization programs, and coordination of pest management efforts
- Manage inventory and support procurement activities, including ordering materials, maintaining stock levels, and processing and submitting invoices for approval in a timely and accurate manner
- Maintain accurate documentation and reporting, including irrigation logs, flow tracking, work orders, and system performance data to support operational decision-making and sustainability reporting
What you should have:
- 5–8+ years of experience in landscape management, irrigation systems, horticulture operations, or a related field
- 3–5+ years of proven leadership experience, preferably managing union (Local 808) teams or large field crews in a commercial or multi-property environment
- Relevant certifications preferred, such as Irrigation Association (CIT/CID), OSHA 30, or comparable horticultural/irrigation credentials
- Strong leadership abilities with a demonstrated ability to inspire, motivate, and hold team members accountable to performance and safety standards
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively coordinate across field teams, leadership, contractors, and cross-functional departments
- Solid understanding of team dynamics and performance management, including scheduling, labor oversight, coaching, and conflict resolution in a union environment
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines, balancing daily operations, long-term projects, and seasonal demands
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in irrigation control systems (Tucor or similar), work order systems, tracking tools, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to connect with and align teams, ensuring clear communication of priorities, expectations, and operational goals
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret irrigation data, identify inefficiencies, and implement effective, sustainable solutions
- Technical expertise in irrigation systems, including 2-wire systems, troubleshooting, system upgrades, and water efficiency strategies
- Planning and financial acumen, with experience in procurement, material ordering, and invoice submission while delivering projects on time and within scope
- Proven track record of executing projects and delivering measurable results, including system improvements, water savings initiatives, or operational efficiencies
- High level of discipline, ownership, and accountability, with a willingness to take initiative and drive work to completion
- Comfort solving complex and challenging problems, particularly within systems, operations, and workforce management
- Desire for professional growth and the ability to take on increasing responsibility within landscape and irrigation operations
- Experience working in a multi-family residential, campus, or large-scale property environment preferred
What we offer:
We owe it to our people - both residents and Beam team members – to do the right thing. That means making sure every building, lounge, terrace or office is a place where people are comfortable being themselves. Not just because it’s fair, but because it’s what makes us better. We know that if we take care of our team, everything else will fall into place and we do everything we can to make decisions that are in the best interest of our people. Here, we’ll always let you know where you stand, and we strive to help you get where you want to go.
At Beam, you’ll be surrounded by people who model our Cultural Responsibilities :
- Be a good neighbor.
- Do the right thing.
- Help others win.
- Be Yourself.
- Be Better Today Than Yesterday (BTTY).
Base Salary: $105,000 - $110,000
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience & location.
Benefits: First and foremost, we’re human. We understand that feeling good at work, means having the tools and resources you need to feel good outside of work. At Beam, we offer benefits that support the whole you – physically, emotionally, and financially. We provide a variety of benefits to team members, including health insurance coverage eligibility on your first day of work, company paid holidays, retirement savings plan, paid parental leave, educational assistance, mental health resources.
A few of the people you will work with:
Siobhan Kennedy
Kevin Torres
Melissa Lareau
Dominick Gagliardotto
Diversity, equity, and inclusion is critical to our success as a company. That said, it’s not enough to just BE diverse, embracing diversity is a must. We want you to feel comfortable bringing your best self to work, which is why Beam celebrates how diversity contributes to a welcoming inclusive environment where everyone belongs.
To further our commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, all employment decisions at Beam Living are based on individual qualifications, business needs and job requirements without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
