Landscape Construction Lead

Landscape Construction Lead

Landscape Construction Lead (Hands-On, Field Role)

$30–$40/hour (DOE) | Full-Time | San Diego County

Drab to Fab is hiring a Landscape Construction Lead to run jobs in the field and lead a crew on high-quality landscape installations.

This is a hands-on role —you'll be on-site daily, working alongside your crew while leading production and ensuring projects are built right.

What You'll Do

• Lead and work alongside a landscape construction crew
• Execute builds hands-on (grading, irrigation, planting, drainage)
• Set daily priorities and keep the crew on track
• Ensure quality, efficiency, and jobsite organization
• Troubleshoot issues in the field as they come up
• Coordinate with Project Manager on progress and needs

What This Role Is

• Field-based, on-site leadership
• Hands-on construction + crew leadership
• Fast-paced, production-focused

What This Role Is Not

• Not a desk job
• Not a project manager position
• Not primarily administrative

Requirements

• 5+ years of landscape construction experience
• Experience leading or running a crew
• Strong knowledge of:
• Irrigation (drip, spray, timers, wiring)
• Drainage and grading
• Planting and soil prep
• Ability to operate skid steer and mini excavator
• Valid driver's license with clean record
• Physically able to perform outdoor construction work

Preferred

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Strong leadership and communication skills

Work Environment

• Outdoors on jobsites across San Diego County
• Physical, active work (lifting, digging, operating equipment)
• Team-oriented, production-driven environment

Pay & Benefits

• $30–$40/hour (depending on experience)
• Medical, dental, vision (company pays 75% for full-time employees)
• PTO
• 401(k) with match
• Education reimbursement (horticulture/construction programs)

About Drab to Fab

We're a fast-growing, eco-conscious landscape design-build and maintenance company serving San Diego County. Since 2020, we've completed 400+ projects and continue to scale with a strong focus on quality and execution.

Apply If

You enjoy leading from the field, working with your hands, and taking ownership of how projects get built day-to-day.

Do Not Apply If

You're looking for a primarily office-based or project management role.