Landscape Construction Foreman

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Compensation: $24-$26/hr

Hours: 6am-2:30pm Mon-Fri

• Directs activities on the job site, they include but are not limited to: coordinating workflow, hands-on work, and operating a variety of machinery.
• Manages personnel effectively and efficiently.
• Communicates production goals with crew members and clients.
• Communicates well with all crew members, supervisors, and clientele.
• Monitors all tools, equipment, and machinery for needed maintenance.
• Tracks and records all job expenses, including but not exclusively materials and hours worked.
• Maintains a clean and safe job site at all times.
• Supervises and manages crew.
• Ensures that all crew members utilize all required personal protective equipment.
• Ensures that all installation work is performed in accordance with industry and company standards.
• Ensures that all equipment safely and maintenance procedures are followed.
• Interacts with clientele in order to help ensure job satisfaction.
• Supervises all crew members during the performance of all assigned work.
• Reports for duty at the designated location on time each day.
• Follows directions from their supervisor.
• Ensures that all safety rules and company safety policies are adhered to.
• Trains crew members in the best practices of installation as required by company standards.
• Participates in Landscape training, education and professional development.

• 5+ years preferred experience
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Driver’s License required with a reputable driving record
• Proficient heavy equipment operating skills including front end loaders, mini-excavators, and skid steer machinery with various attachments; other construction equipment as needed
• Proficient in reading blueprints
• Knowledge and experience in installing a variety of hardscape applications
• Knowledge of perennials, shrubs, evergreens, and trees; identification and cultural requirements
• Highly motivated, self-driven individual who is detail orientated
• Excellent attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment
• Verbal & written communications skills
• Good time management skills; be available for long hours all year round
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Able to work effectively with individuals of differing knowledge and background (i.e. employees, clientele, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and other designers)