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Position: Golf Construction Project Manager

Reports To: Owner John Leibold and Tim Kennelly

Locations:69 Sinclair Drive
Sarasota, Florida 34240

or

1910 IL Rte 35 North
East Dubuque, Illinois 61025

Position Overview

Leibold Irrigation, Inc. is seeking experienced and motivated Project Managers to join its growing team. For nearly four decades, Leibold Irrigation has earned a reputation as one of the premier golf course construction, irrigation, and renovation firms in North America, serving many of the most respected clubs, resorts, and golf facilities in the industry.

The Project Manager serves as the primary field leader responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing golf course construction, irrigation installation, drainage, bunker renovation, and related infrastructure projects. This individual will work closely with club leadership, golf course architects, superintendents, consultants, subcontractors, and Leibold team members to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards.

The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership abilities, excellent communication skills, operational discipline, and a passion for golf course development and improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of assigned golf course construction and irrigation projects.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and project schedules.
• Maintain consistent communication with clients, golf course superintendents, architects, and company leadership.
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify and resolve challenges.
• Ensure projects meet established timelines, quality standards, and budget expectations.
• Lead and motivate field personnel while fostering a culture of professionalism, safety, accountability, and teamwork.
• Conduct regular project meetings and provide timely progress updates.
• Maintain project documentation, reports, schedules, and change orders.
• Ensure compliance with all safety policies and regulatory requirements.
• Represent Leibold Irrigation with professionalism and integrity throughout all client interactions.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in golf course construction, irrigation installation, golf course maintenance, landscape construction, civil construction, or related industries.
• Demonstrated project leadership experience overseeing crews, contractors, and project execution.
• Strong understanding of construction scheduling, budgeting, and project management principles.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and construction drawings.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and make sound decisions in the field.
• Proficiency with construction technology, project management software, and Microsoft Office applications is preferred.
• A bachelor's degree in Turfgrass Management, Construction Management, Agronomy, Engineering, or a related field is preferred but not required.

Preferred Candidate Backgrounds

Leibold Irrigation welcomes candidates from a variety of backgrounds, including:

• Golf Course Superintendents
• Assistant Golf Course Superintendents
• Golf Course Construction Superintendents
• Construction Project Managers
• Civil Construction Professionals
• Landscape Construction Managers
• Agronomy Professionals seeking broader leadership opportunities
• Irrigation Specialists and Irrigation Managers

Travel Requirements

This position requires travel and extended periods at project locations throughout the United States. Candidates should be comfortable working in a dynamic environment and traveling as needed for projects.

Leibold Irrigation is committed to ensuring team members are well supported while on assignment. Company-provided housing, vehicle, and daily per diem allowances are furnished for all project work requiring travel away from the Chicago and Sarasota offices.

Why Leibold Irrigation?

Leibold Irrigation is recognized throughout the golf industry for its commitment to excellence, integrity, professionalism, and quality workmanship. Team members have the opportunity to contribute to some of the most prestigious golf course projects in the country while working alongside respected industry professionals and clients.

This is an opportunity to join an organization with a strong reputation, a collaborative culture, and a commitment to investing in its people and their professional growth.

The Ideal Candidate

While technical expertise and project management experience are important, the most successful Project Managers at Leibold Irrigation possess something more. They are trusted professionals who consistently demonstrate integrity, accountability, humility, and a relentless commitment to excellence.

The ideal candidate is a relationship builder who understands that every project is ultimately about serving the client and protecting the company's reputation. They communicate effectively, follow through on commitments, solve problems proactively, and remain composed under pressure. They lead by example, earn their teams' respect, and recognize that trust is built through consistent actions over time.

This individual is comfortable being held accountable, embraces high standards, and takes pride in delivering exceptional results. They understand that details matter, that every interaction reflects on the company, and that long-term success is built upon professionalism, grit, work ethic, and doing the right thing—even when no one is watching.

The ideal candidate is not seeking simply a job; they are seeking a significant career step and an opportunity to contribute to an organization recognized throughout the golf industry for its reputation, relationships, and commitment to excellence.

Compensation & Benefits

Leibold Irrigation offers a highly competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, including salary, performance incentives, benefits, professional development opportunities, travel expenses (housing, vehicle, and daily per diem), and career advancement potential.

Confidential Candidate Inquiries

This search is being conducted exclusively by Triumph Group on behalf of Leibold Irrigation. Individuals interested in exploring this opportunity or discussing potential fit are encouraged to contact:

Tom Vlach, CGCS Founder, Triumph Group

tvlach@triumphgroupusa.com

904-228-7374

All conversations and candidate inquiries will be kept strictly confidential.