Landscape Construction Foreman

A full-time year-round opportunity is available for a skilled Landscape Construction Foreman with a valid CLD-A to direct a dedicated crew in building premium residential and commercial outdoor spaces. The primary objective of this position is to oversee daily job site operations, safely executing high-value projects while ensuring exceptional quality. The ideal candidate will report to the physical yard daily to lead a two-to-three person team to success.

Based in Caledonia, MI, this premier, fourth-generation family-owned landscape design and construction firm has been an industry leader since 1945. With a strong team of 150 employees and multiple thriving divisions—including a nursery, irrigation, and construction—this stable organization offers an outstanding culture and long-term upward mobility. Employees enjoy a supportive environment where hard work is rewarded, providing clear pathways to advance into project management or sales roles.

• Pay Rate: $30.00 – $36.00 per hour.
• Schedule: Full-time, year-round position.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with up to a 3% company match.
• Paid Time Off: Up to 2 weeks of Earned Sick Time/PTO.
• Health Coverage: Employer covers 50% of health insurance premiums, with vision and dental insurance also available.
• Additional Perks: $10,000 Life Insurance policy, Flex Spending Account (FSA), and a dedicated daily-use dump truck.

Responsibilities

• Manage and motivate a two-to-three person crew to ensure high productivity on residential and commercial projects.
• Install a variety of landscape features, including paver patios, retaining walls, plantings, and drainage systems.
• Operate heavy machinery safely, such as mini excavators, track loaders, skid loaders, and dingoes.
• Read and interpret site plans to effectively execute the construction and installation of new hardscapes and softscapes.
• Maintain positive client relations on-site while communicating project progress effectively.
• Drive a dedicated, daily-use company dump truck to transport materials and equipment.
• Participate in winter snow removal operations to support year-round business needs.

Requirements

• Experience: 5 to 7 years of proven experience as a landscape foreman managing large-scale projects.
• Licensure: A valid CDL-A is required.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Extensive knowledge of grading, planting, small irrigation repairs, and hardscape construction.
• Leadership Attributes: Must be a hardworking, honest, and punctual team player capable of setting a positive tone for the crew.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Portfolio: Ability to provide a portfolio or photos showcasing past hardscape and landscape projects.