Landscape Foreman

Benefits

• 401(k) with 4% employer match after 6 months
• Health insurance
• Paid training and mentorship
• $500 employee referral bonus + $1 override for 12 months
• Safety boot reimbursement
• MN Sick & Safe Time accrual
• Year-round opportunities for strong performers

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage a crew of 1–3 team members on residential and commercial job sites
• Install hardscape elements including pavers, retaining walls, boulder walls, steps, grading, fire pits, and edging
• Read and execute plans, blueprints, and work orders
• Manage materials, equipment, and daily production goals
• Communicate with Project Managers and clients to ensure satisfaction
• Maintain safety standards and quality control on every project
• Document job progress and manage change orders

What We're Looking For

• 3–5 years of hardscape or similar field experience
• Proven ability to lead a crew and manage job site operations
• Proficient with excavators, skid steers, tampers, saws, and hand tools
• Able to read and interpret plans and blueprints
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and time management skills
• Physically capable of lifting heavy materials and working outdoors in all conditions
• Safety-conscious with the ability to identify and address hazards
• Valid Driver's License required | MNDOT Medical Card required prior to hire

About the Role

Miller Creek Lawn & Landscape has been serving the Duluth and Northeast Minnesota area for 39 years. We're a multiple "Best of Houzz" Design & Service award winner and Duluth's Best of the Best — and we're growing. If you take pride in hands-on craftsmanship and leading a team to deliver quality results, we want to hear from you. We're hiring a Hardscape Foreman to lead a crew installing high-quality residential and commercial projects across the region.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a crew of 1–3 team members on residential and commercial job sites
• Install hardscape elements including pavers, retaining walls, boulder walls, steps, grading, fire pits, and edging
• Read and execute plans, blueprints, and work orders
• Manage materials, equipment, and daily production goals
• Communicate with Project Managers and clients to ensure satisfaction
• Maintain safety standards and quality control on every project
• Document job progress and manage change orders

Requirements

• 3–5 years of hardscape or similar field experience
• Proven ability to lead a crew and manage job site operations
• Proficient with excavators, skid steers, tampers, saws, and hand tools
• Able to read and interpret plans and blueprints
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and time management skills
• Physically capable of lifting heavy materials and working outdoors in all conditions
• Safety-conscious with the ability to identify and address hazards
• Valid Driver's License required | MNDOT Medical Card required prior to hire

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License required | MNDOT Medical Card required prior to hire

Skills

• Leadership
• Project Management
• Construction
• Quality Control
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Physical Stamina
• Safety Awareness

Benefits

• 401(k) with 4% employer match after 6 months
• Health insurance
• Paid training and mentorship
• $500 employee referral bonus + $1 override for 12 months
• Safety boot reimbursement
• MN Sick & Safe Time accrual
• Year-round opportunities for strong performers

Pay

$26–$38/hr after 30-day apprenticeship + overtime at 1.5x after 40 hrs

Schedule

Monday–Thursday, 10-12 hour day shifts | Friday team meetings as scheduled | Overtime regularly available