Landscape Construction Foreman - Year Round

Construction Landscape Foreman

The Construction Landscape Foreman is responsible for leading and executing high-quality landscape construction projects with a primary focus on landscape installations, grading, drainage, and retaining wall construction. This role serves as the on-site leader, overseeing daily production, safety, craftsmanship, and crew development.

The Foreman leads crews of 2–5+ team members, coordinates job-site activities, operates equipment, solves problems in real time, and communicates effectively with clients and management. This position requires a hands-on leader who leads by example, values attention to detail, and aligns daily decisions with DeHamer Landscaping's Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

Crew Leadership & Culture

• Lead, motivate, and manage a landscape construction crew of 2–5+ team members
• Maintain a positive attitude, humility in leadership, and lead by example
• Build trust within the crew through clear communication and consistency
• Train, mentor, and develop team members in landscape installation techniques, equipment use, and job expectations
• Participate in team meetings to improve efficiency, safety, and job quality
• Uphold and promote DeHamer Landscaping's Core Values on every job site

Job-Site Planning & Execution

• Plan and coordinate daily job-site activities based on project plans and schedules
• Read and interpret landscape construction drawings, layout plans, grades, and elevations
• Perform and oversee site layout, grading, drainage, and erosion control
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and to company quality standards

Softscape & Retaining Wall Installation

• Install and oversee landscape construction including:
• Planting trees, shrubs, and perennials
• Mulch and stone beds
• Sod installation and seeding
• Fine grading and soil preparation
• Drainage systems and corrections
• Maintain quality control to ensure all installations meet company and manufacturer standards

Equipment Operation & Training

• Operate skid steers and attachments, trucks, and trailers proficiently
• Train crew members in safe and efficient equipment operation
• Monitor equipment usage and report maintenance needs

Communication & Problem Solving

• Serve as the primary on-site contact for internal teams
• Communicate daily progress, material needs, and issues to management
• Solve problems proactively on-site and teach crew members effective problem-solving skills
• Maintain organized, clean, and professional job sites

Administrative & Safety Responsibilities

• Track materials
• Enforce safety policies and maintain a safe working environment
• Stay organized and continually look for ways to improve job-site processes

• 2+ years of experience in landscape construction with a strong emphasis on softscape work
• Crew leadership or foreman experience preferred
• Experience with grading, drainage, planting, sod, and retaining wall construction
• Ability to read and interpret landscape plans, grades, and elevations
• Experience operating landscape construction equipment
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Solid organizational and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to lead from DeHamer Landscaping's Mission, Vision, and Values
• Valid and clean driver's license (CDL Class A preferred)
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

• Ability to lift 50+ lbs
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and perform physical labor for extended periods
• Comfortable working in excavation and landscape construction environments

• Weekly pay
• Health Care provided with HSA
• Dental and Vision available
• Simple IRA with 3% match after 1 year of employment
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• DeHamer Events and Gear