2 weeks ago
Mission Hills, Kansas, The Kansas City Country Club
Director of Greens and Grounds
The Kansas City Country Club, founded in 1896 and one of the Midwest’s oldest Clubs is conducting a search for a Director of Greens and Grounds.
A $20 Million course renovation led by Andrew Green has been underway since July 2024. Important infrastructure and construction milestones are in progress with the general contractor work scheduled to be largely completed this year. The target opening for the course will be in late spring or early summer of 2026.
The new course will feature:
20 new USGA putting greens with Centennial Bentgrass
25 Acres 007XL Bentgrass Fairways
5 Acres 007XL Bentgrass Tees.
55 Acres HGT Bluegrass Rough
Fine Fescue native areas
A new Rainbird IC irrigation system with fertigation
54 Capillary Concrete Bunkers with Signature 900 sand
1 Acre 007XL Bentgrass Practice Tee and 300-yard range
The ideal candidate will have experience and knowledge with best of class agronomic cultural practices and golf operations. The candidate should be a visible and vocal leader to staff and members and comfortable in committee settings. Working cooperatively in a GM/COO organizational structure with a highly regarded Head Golf professional is a must. Candidates with track records of success providing high quality playing bent grass conditions in the “transition zone” of the Midwest will likely receive additional attention.
Club info:
570 Total Member Families
17,000-20,000 annual rounds of golf
$2.1-2.3M Golf Course Maintenance Budget for 2026 (not including water which is $260,000)
A.W. Tillinghast designed, 18 Hole golf Course renovated by Andrew Green - Driving Range, Short Game practice area
Staffing Consists of:
1 Lead Assistant Superintendent
3 Assistants Superintendents
1 Equipment Manager
1 Horticulturist
1 Irrigation Technician
16-20 Full-Time Crew and 8-14 Seasonal Employees
Key Equipment List
Toro 4700 (3)
Toro 3575 (6)
Toro TriFlex (3)
Toro 1018 (8)
Toro 1021 (4)
Toro 1026 (4)
MH 400
John Deere 4610 (2)
Toro 1298 (2)
Toro 648 (2)
The ideal candidate will be an individual of extraordinary character who is comfortable both on the course and committee and Board room settings.
The next Director of Greens and Grounds for the Kansas City Country Club will ideally possess:
High Golf IQ with appreciation for not only agronomy, but course architecture and conditioning as well.
Experience growing cool season grasses in the "Transition Zone"
Excellent active listening and communication skills
Track Record of leading teams and developing assistants
Known for attention to detail
Possesses all necessary licenses and certifications for applying pesticides, fungicides, and chemicals in the State of Kansas
Resourceful and cooperative in management of operating and capital budgets
The ability to maintain positive relationships with neighbors and regulatory bodies
Experience growing in a new golf course
Extensive knowledge and education in agronomy who remains on top of technology advancements in turf, irrigation, and equipment
A true team player that understands that each department must support all other departments when needed.
Salary is open and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Club offers excellent bonus and benefits package with ample continuing education and association membership allowances.
2 weeks 1 day ago
Nashville Metro, Tennessee, POSITION SUMMARY: Our client is seeking a highly organized and proactive Tenant Coordinator to function as the central liaison between tenants, internal leasing, legal, development and construction teams, as well as the authority having jurisdiction. The Tenant Coordinator shall oversee the comprehensive coordination and overall tenant project management of tenant and landlord lease deliverables from lease execution, through initial design, permitting, and construction, through opening and rent commencement, to ensure Tenants adhere to the lease agreement, as well as the design and construction standards set forth for each retail project. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, both written and verbal and play a critical role in managing Tenant deliverables and schedules to ensure the successful delivery of retail spaces that meet the company’s high standards of quality. Interfaces with: Development/Construction, Property Management, Legal, Leasing, Acquisitions and Accounting.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Function as the primary liaison for Tenants throughout design, permitting and tenant construction process, effectively communicating on all schedule, design, permitting, and construction related requirements.
Collaborate with internal leasing, legal, development and construction departments to assist with the lease review and execution.
Address Tenant inquiries and provide regular detailed updates on the project’s construction status.
Review Tenant concept plans and construction drawings to ensure compliance with the lease/workletter requirements.
Provide tenant improvement budgets from workletter requests from the leasing team.
Coordinate the landlord's review and approval of tenant drawings with internal teams and external consultants.
Assist the leasing team by providing information regarding new and existing space conditions and landlord work requirements.
Track and report on tenant construction schedules to ensure required opening and rent commencement dates are adhered to.
Facilitate pre-construction meetings with tenants, tenant contractors, and property management, as applicable.
Manage the turnover process of the tenant space, including conducting walk-throughs, and punch lists associated with the landlord’s work requirements.
Conduct periodic on-site inspections throughout tenant construction to verify that the work aligns with approved plans and design standards.
Maintain accurate project documentation, including project schedules, permits, drawings, and closeout documents.
Verify that tenants and tenant contractors provide the required certificates of insurance and building permits prior to commencing work in the premise.
Ensure the timely processing and release of tenant allowances upon completion of the space and tenant’s submittal of all prerequisite documentation.
Manage project closeout procedures, including final inspections, certificate of occupancy, as-builts and lien waivers.
Maintain detailed records of tenant communications, project milestones, and any changes to construction plans.
Assist in resolving any disputes or challenges that arise during the construction process, working to find mutually beneficial solutions.
Track and send notices regarding delivery dates, tenant plan approvals, and tenant sign approvals.
Track tenant openings and inform relevant departments when tenant begins operations.
Ensure utility meters are transferred into tenant’s name upon delivery of premises.
Create and distribute Tenant Construction Rules and Regulations for the Shopping Center under development.
REQUIREMENTS:
Experience with a general contractor or retail developer is strongly preferred.
Understanding of retail lease provisions and the retail development process, from lease negotiation to grand opening
Experience in managing design consultants (architectural and civil engineering), managing general contractors and budgetary oversight.
Ability to comprehend complex construction drawings and legal documents (lease and lease construction exhibits, Site Development Agreements, etc.) and capable of reviewing documents to ensure conformity to Company and/or tenant’s construction standards. Skilled at tracking and analyzing construction costs to meet pro-forma objectives and recommend budgetary adjustments as appropriate.
Must be available to travel and work varied and flexible hours.
Must be highly trustworthy and able to manage confidential and sensitive real estate financial and transactional information appropriately.
Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and can communicate effectively with all levels of internal and external customers and contractors both verbally and in writing. External customers include contractors, design consultants, construction and RE representatives for national retail, anchor tenants and tenant contractors and consultants, and governmental agencies. Internal customers primarily include investments staff, development accounting, leasing, and property management.
Qualified candidates must possess exemplary leadership skills and be highly motivated and able to work with minimum supervision in a multi-task, dynamic, team environment.
Must possess strong quantitative, critical thinking skills and time-management skills.
Ability to read and understand construction drawings.
Basic familiarity with engineering systems such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire sprinkler systems.
Excellent organizational and time management abilities, with a strong attention to detail.
QUALIFICATIONS:
BS in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Architecture strongly preferred.
Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in the management of construction projects with emphasis on retail.
Supplemental education from ICSC or related industry groups is a plus.
Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, and Project. Knowledge of other construction tracking and reporting or job cost software is desirable (MRI and Adobe/Bluebeam Revu).