Director of Turf & Grounds

Description

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U.S Soccer is currently building a National Training Center in Fayette County, GA. This role will be reporting to the office in Fayetteville, GA.

Position Description

The Director of Turf and Grounds will pay a critical role during the design and construction phases of U.S. Soccer’s National Training Center (NTC) in Atlanta, Georgia. Once the NTC is fully open and functioning, the Director of Turf and Grounds will have oversight and management over the Groundskeeping functions for the NTC which includes the management of the functional areas that support the NTC including the physical grounds, equipment, and related systems on the property.

Primary Responsibilities.

National Training Center (NTC) Construction Period

• Work along side the Project Manager, General Contractor and Field Construction Team to deliver the NTC on time and on budget
• Coordinate with contractors and landscape architect to ensure alignment with project goals and specifications
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks or delays, and implement mitigation strategies as needed
• Conduct regular inspections and site visits to monitor field construction activities
• Raise and elevate any non-compliance or on-going project issues promptly and implement corrective actions as necessary
• Provide regular updates on project status, milestones achieved, and any significant developments
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between the construction team and internal project leadership team (Strategy and Finance) to promote transparency and alignment
• Work independently to make real-time decisions during the construction process to keep the project on track.                           

National Training Center Operating Period and Ongoing Duties

• Develop strategy for creation of and build-out of Groundskeeping Team.
• Develop job descriptions, policies, procedures and schedules
• Recruit, hire and onboard Groundskeeping Team
• Provide direct oversight, direction, management and coordination of all functional areas within the Department and promote excellent working relationship with all departments, with the primary purpose to maintain the NTC at the highest level
• Ability to foster a positive and inclusive learning environment, promoting a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement and professional development

Grounds Operations

•  Develop agronomic policies, procedures, and maintenance schedules to ensure the long-term functionality and sustainability of the grounds
• Oversee, manage and coordinate the overall maintenance, management and condition of the property and upkeep to support training needs and all other activities that occur at the NTC.
• Implement sustainable programs designed to establish and maintain the USSF NTC as a best-in-class professional soccer training facility
• Review, inspect and observe all areas of grounds operations at the NTC for compliance with applicable policies, laws, codes, regulations, ordinances and directives

Financial

• Development and implementation of approved grounds budget and mechanisms for cost control.
• Development, submission and implementation of recommended grounds operation and capital outlay budgets and adjustments.
• Research and analyze opportunities for improved efficiencies through outsourcing, consolidation or