Residential Landscape Foreman

SJ Ward Landscapes – Longmont, CO

$28–32/hour

SJ Ward Landscapes is seeking an experienced Residential Landscape Foreman to lead residential landscape construction crews throughout Northern Colorado. This position is responsible for managing daily field production, leading crews, maintaining quality standards, coordinating with Project Managers, and ensuring projects stay productive, organized, and on schedule.

This is a hands‑on leadership role. Foremen are expected to actively work alongside their crews while directing production, solving problems in the field, and maintaining a high standard of workmanship and professionalism.

SJ Ward Landscapes specializes in high‑quality residential design‑build landscape projects including irrigation, hardscape, grading, planting, drainage, outdoor living spaces, and full property transformations.

• Lead and manage residential landscape construction crews daily
• Line out crew members and maintain production flow throughout the day
• Ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to company standards
• Read and understand landscape plans, layouts, and project specifications
• Coordinate materials, equipment, and project needs with Project Managers
• Maintain jobsite organization, cleanliness, and professionalism
• Communicate project progress, delays, and issues proactively
• Train and develop crew members
• Operate equipment when needed including skid steers and mini excavators
• Ensure irrigation, grading, hardscape, planting, and installation work is completed correctly
• Complete daily reports and communicate production updates
• Maintain positive customer interactions on job sites

• MUST HAVE irrigation installation experience
• Previous Foreman or crew leadership experience preferred
• Strong understanding of residential landscape construction
• Ability to manage crews and maintain production standards
• Ability to read plans and follow project layouts
• Valid U.S. driver’s license required
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to operate landscape equipment safely
  
  Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic

• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
• Hardscape installation experience
• Equipment operation experience
  
  Experience leading crews of 3–8+ people

• $28–32/hour depending on experience
• Overtime opportunities
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Consistent year-round work
• Team-oriented environment with strong leadership support

SJ Ward Landscapes is a fast‑growing design‑build landscaping company focused on delivering high‑quality residential landscape projects across Northern Colorado. We take pride in strong culture, high standards, organized systems, and building a team of people who want to grow professionally and personally.