Commercial Landscape Foreman; Installation

Location: Fort Myers, FL

Reports to: Superintendent

Crew Size: 3–5 Employees

About Us:

At Sunrise Landscape, we are dedicated to creating and maintaining beautiful and functional outdoor spaces. We bring more than 40 years of award‑winning expertise to your property in Tampa, Bradenton, Lakeland, Sarasota, St. Petersburg, Wesley Chapel, Ocala, and surrounding areas. And with a staff that includes arborists, certified pest control applicators, horticulturalists and other experts, we’re able to solve every tree, shrub, flower, and grass challenge you have.

As a Landscape Install Foreman, you are the frontline leader responsible for transforming raw construction sites into high‑end commercial landscapes. This role requires a master‑level understanding of Florida horticulture, commercial site logistics, and crew management. You will bridge the gap between architectural plans and ground‑level execution, ensuring every tree, shrub, and sod pallet is installed to the highest industry standards while maintaining a strict culture of safety and efficiency.

• Drive Production: Lead a crew to complete installations per plans and specs, hitting daily production goals without sacrificing quality.
• Strategic Planning: Conduct daily briefings with the Project Superintendent to align on schedule, material deliveries, and site logistics.
• Documentation: Accurately complete and submit digital/physical paperwork, including daily logs, safety sheets, equipment inspections, and time tracking.
• Mentorship: Train crew members on company standards, ensuring a path for their professional growth and long‑term retention.

• Plan Mastery: Read and interpret complex landscape blueprints, performing precise layouts for plant materials, grading, and site features.
• Horticultural Excellence: Oversee the proper planting of Florida‑specific trees, shrubs, ground covers, and annuals, including bracing, mulching, and initial fertilization.
• Site Grading & Prep: Expertly manage digging, trenching, and soil amendments to ensure proper drainage and plant health in Southwest Florida's unique soil conditions.
• Equipment Operation: Safely and skillfully operate heavy machinery including skid steers, mini‑excavators, loaders, and trenchers.

• OSHA Compliance: Enforce all company and OSHA safety regulations; ensure the crew is consistently wearing appropriate PPE.
• Trade Coordination: Work thoughtfully to avoid damaging the work of other trades (Irrigation, Hardscape, Electrical).
• Inventory Control: Receive and verify material shipments on‑site, ensuring quantities match packing slips and quality meets specs.

• Experience: Minimum 3 years of commercial landscape installation experience with at least 1 year in a proven leadership/Foreman role.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficient in reading blueprints and performing site layouts. Experience with Southwest Florida plant palettes is highly preferred.
• Equipment Proficiency: Demonstrated ability to operate a variety of construction equipment (skid steers, augers, tillers).
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a significant advantage in the Fort Myers market.
• Certifications: OSHA 10‑hour card is a plus; must have a valid driver’s license with a clean record.

• Florida Endurance: Ability to work 8–10 hour days in extreme Southwest Florida conditions (high heat, humidity, and sun).
• Strength: Ability to lift and carry 50+ lbs regularly and perform physical labor (kneeling, bending, squatting) for prolonged periods.
• Availability: Standard 5‑day work week; must be flexible for overtime or occasional weekend work to meet project deadlines.

What We Can Offer You:

• Paid time off (vacation and sick)
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• 9 paid Holidays
• 401k Savings Plan with Employer Match after 6 months of employment
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year of service)

Sunrise Landscape is an equal‑opportunity employer and participates in E‑Verify. We require proper documentation for all hiring activities. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.