East Lansing, Michigan
Posted: 28-Jan-26
Location: Nakoosa, Wisconsin
Type: Full Time
Salary: $95,000 - $125.000
Oliphant Golf Management
Full-Time | Competitive Salary + Benefits | Immediate Start Available
Are you a seasoned turf and grounds expert who thrives on the excitement of golf course construction? We're seeking a hands-on Construction Site Superintendent with heavy emphasis on maintenance to lead our golf course development/renovation project from groundbreaking through grow-in and long-term conditioning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily on-site construction activities, including shaping greens, tees, bunkers, fairways, drainage systems, and irrigation installation—ensuring adherence to design specs, timelines, and budgets.
- Lead the transition from construction to maintenance phase: coordinate grow-in operations, turf establishment, and sodding/seeding.
- Manage irrigation systems from layout and installation through ongoing operation, repairs, and optimization (including computerized controls).
- Supervise, train, and motivate construction and maintenance crews (full-time, seasonal, and subcontractors) to achieve high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.
- Coordinate equipment maintenance/repairs, inventory of materials, and compliance with environmental regulations.
- Collaborate closely with project architects, engineers, owners, and golf professionals to deliver exceptional playing conditions and aesthetics.
- Prepare reports, track budgets, and ensure sustainable, cost-effective operations.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Experience in golf course maintenance and/or construction supervision (prior superintendent or assistant superintendent role strongly preferred).
- Deep expertise in turfgrass management, agronomy, soil science, fertilizer/pesticide applications, cultural practices, and integrated pest management.
- Proven hands-on skills in irrigation system installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
- Strong knowledge of golf course construction principles (e.g., drainage, bunker shaping, grow-in protocols) combined with ongoing maintenance best practices.
- Excellent leadership and team-building abilities—able to recruit, train, schedule, and motivate crews in a fast-paced outdoor environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, irrigation software, and basic budgeting tools.
- Passion for golf and outdoor work.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends.
Salary based on experience.
Location: Multi-State, Travel Required
Experience in golf course maintenance and/or construction supervision (prior superintendent or assistant superintendent role strongly preferred).
Deep expertise in turfgrass management, agronomy, soil science, fertilizer/pesticide applications, cultural practices, and integrated pest management.
Proven hands-on skills in irrigation system installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
Strong knowledge of golf course construction principles (e.g., drainage, bunker shaping, grow-in protocols) combined with ongoing maintenance best practices.
Excellent leadership and team-building abilities—able to recruit, train, schedule, and motivate crews in a fast-paced outdoor environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, irrigation software, and basic budgeting tools.
Passion for golf and outdoor work.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends.