Landscape Construction Foreman

Position Overview

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets landscaping blueprints and CAD drawings and executes the landscape construction plan in the field.
• Operates a variety of mechanical equipment including but not limited to: back hoes, skid steers, walk behind skid steers, tillers, sod cutters, weed eaters, mowers, plant augers, chain saws, drills, etc.
• Operates automatic and stick shift vehicles, such as dump trucks and truck and trailer combinations.
• This position is the on-site lead on installing large, high-end landscape construction jobs, including, but not limited to, natural stone work (flat and vertical), concrete work, masonry, pools/spas, wood working, planting, low voltage lighting, irrigation, etc.
• Routinely interacts with clients by way of introductions at the beginning of a job, answering questions, responding to client requests, making reasonable changes to the plan, and providing a walk-through at the job’s completion.
• Completes the necessary paperwork including electronic time tracking, work orders, change orders, material requisitions, and client tickets.
• Plans and organizes the job, ensuring that sufficient resources and materials are available. Also ensures that job is completed in the most time-efficient manner.
• Manages a team of two or more employees, including handling personnel issues on site and training employees on policies and procedures.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment, including work site and equipment.
• Briefs Managers and Sales and makes recommendations on job status, personnel issues, or client concerns.
• Works as a member of the team.
• Maintains assigned equipment and notifies mechanic/management of needed repairs.
• Snow removal operations as required

Experience and Qualifications

• This position requires a high school degree or GED. A two or four year degree in a horticultural related discipline is preferred. A minimum of 2 years landscape team leader experience is required without degree.
• Candidate must be able to read and write.
• The successful individual will have a working knowledge of standard horticultural and hardscaping practices including natural stone, masonry, pavers, pond, low-voltage lighting, planting, fertilization and irrigation installation and troubleshooting.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, math skills, job planning skills, and mechanical aptitude are a must.
• Valid Ohio drivers license

Certifications

• This position may require that the individual become certified within one year of employment in one of the following:
• Ohio Nursery & Landscaping Association Certification (OCNT); or PLANET Landscape Industry Certified

Core Values

• Accountability
• Quality
• Teamwork
• Swing the Hammer

Work Environment

• Physical Demands
• Job Site Conditions
• Working Relationships