We are seeking a seasoned Landscape Installation Foreman to direct on-site teams and manage the daily execution of residential and commercial landscaping jobs. In this role, you will guide crew operations to deliver projects on time, within safety guidelines, and up to exacting craftsmanship standards. The ideal candidate is a proactive, field-based supervisor proficient in reading construction blueprints, directing daily workflows, and fostering clear communication across all organizational levels.
Responsibilities:
-Direct on-site personnel on commercial and residential jobsites, setting daily goals, delegating duties, and keeping projects on schedule.
-Read and implement site layouts, grading designs, and planting schedules accurately.
-Oversee and participate in planting (trees, palms, shrubs, groundcovers, sod), hardscaping, grading, drainage solutions, and laying mulch, stone, and edging.
-Inspect deliveries, cross-check plant and material counts against specs, and assess site readiness prior to starting work.
-Ensure machinery, power equipment, and hand tools are operated properly and safely; enforce strict jobsite safety standards.
-Train crew members on best practices, hold them accountable for quality and efficiency, and promote a clean, orderly workspace.
-Liaise professionally with project managers, clients, general contractors, suppliers, and other trade partners.
-Provide timely updates regarding job progress, site challenges, material shortages, and labor tracking; mitigate installation issues before they escalate.
-Safeguard existing utilities, irrigation, hardscapes, and adjoining properties throughout the project lifecycle.
Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Skills:
-Proven ability to read and interpret design plans, construction drawings, and site schematics.
-Demonstrated skill in operating commercial landscape equipment and vehicles safely.
Education:
No Degree Required
Experience:
4-7 years
Qualifications:
-Minimum of 3 years in landscape installation or landscape construction (prior crew leadership experience strongly preferred).
-Deep understanding of plant care, horticultural practices, grading, basic irrigation, and soil preparation.
-Strong interpersonal, time-management, and coordination skills.
-Valid driver???s license with reliable transportation.
-Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is an asset.
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
key responsibilities
-Direct on-site personnel on commercial and residential jobsites, setting daily goals, delegating duties, and keeping projects on schedule.-Read and implement site layouts, grading designs, and planting schedules accurately.-Oversee and participate in planting (trees, palms, shrubs, groundcovers, sod), hardscaping, grading, drainage solutions, and laying mulch, stone, and edging.-Inspect deliveries, cross-check plant and material counts against specs, and assess site readiness prior to starting work.-Ensure machinery, power equipment, and hand tools are operated properly and safely; enforce strict jobsite safety standards.-Train crew members on best practices, hold them accountable for quality and efficiency, and promote a clean, orderly workspace.-Liaise professionally with project managers, clients, general contractors, suppliers, and other trade partners.-Provide timely updates regarding job progress, site challenges, material shortages, and labor tracking; mitigate installation issues before they escalate.-Safeguard existing utilities, irrigation, hardscapes, and adjoining properties throughout the project lifecycle.
experience 4-7 years
skills -Proven ability to read and interpret design plans, construction drawings, and site schematics.-Demonstrated skill in operating commercial landscape equipment and vehicles safely.
qualifications
-Minimum of 3 years in landscape installation or landscape construction (prior crew leadership experience strongly preferred).-Deep understanding of plant care, horticultural practices, grading, basic irrigation, and soil preparation.-Strong interpersonal, time-management, and coordination skills.-Valid driver???s license with reliable transportation.-Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is an asset.
education No Degree Required
