Landscape Construction Foreman

Job Description

Job Description

The Landscape Construction Foreman is responsible for leading a field crew and managing the day-to-day construction of residential landscape projects.

This position requires strong field experience, leadership ability, organization, and communication. The foreman will work closely with ownership, project managers, designers, estimators, subcontractors, vendors, and clients to help ensure projects are completed correctly, efficiently, safely, and according to the approved scope.

The foreman should be comfortable reading plans, laying out work, managing crew members, coordinating materials and equipment, solving field issues, and maintaining a clean and professional job site.

Compensation

• $30–$40 per hour , depending on experience and qualifications
• Full-time position
• Long-term growth and advancement opportunities
• Retirement plan with company matching

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a landscape construction crew on residential job sites
• Review plans, project scopes, drawings, layouts, and construction details
• Lay out work in the field and ensure the crew understands the daily goals
• Coordinate daily tasks, crew responsibilities, materials, tools, and equipment
• Perform and oversee landscape construction work, including hardscape, drainage, irrigation, planting, grading, retaining walls, concrete, pavers, lighting, demolition, and site preparation
• Maintain quality control and ensure work is completed according to company standards
• Communicate with project managers, ownership, designers, and estimators regarding project progress, questions, and field conditions
• Identify potential issues, conflicts, or scope gaps and communicate them before they become larger problems
• Coordinate with vendors, delivery drivers, subcontractors, inspectors, and other trades as needed
• Track labor, materials, equipment usage, and job progress
• Ensure materials are ordered, received, staged, and used efficiently
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized job site
• Enforce safe work practices and proper use of tools and equipment
• Communicate professionally with homeowners and represent the company well on job sites
• Help train and develop crew members
• Maintain tools, trucks, trailers, equipment, and company property
• Assist with site measurements, field verification, and project planning as needed

Qualifications

• Experience as a landscape construction foreman, lead installer, crew leader, or similar field leadership role
• Strong hands-on experience in residential landscape construction
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Ability to read plans, measurements, layouts, and construction details
• Ability to lead, organize, and motivate a crew
• Strong knowledge of landscape construction methods, tools, equipment, and sequencing
• Experience with hardscape, pavers, concrete, drainage, irrigation, planting, grading, retaining walls, lighting, demolition, and general site work
• Strong communication skills with crew members, project managers, clients, vendors, and subcontractors
• Ability to solve problems in the field and make practical construction decisions
• Strong attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and keep projects moving efficiently
• Reliable, punctual, organized, and professional
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record preferred
• Ability to safely operate trucks, trailers, compactors, saws, lasers, skid steers, mini excavators, and other landscape construction equipment as needed
• Ability to perform physical work, lift heavy materials, and work outdoors in various weather conditions

Preferred Experience

• 5+ years of landscape construction experience
• 2+ years in a foreman, lead installer, or crew leadership role
• Experience with high-end residential landscape construction
• Knowledge of Bay Area construction conditions, suppliers, materials, and local job site challenges
• Experience with paver installation, concrete forming, drainage systems, irrigation systems, retaining walls, grading, planting, and lighting
• Experience operating compact equipment such as skid steers, mini excavators, trenchers, compactors, and loaders
• Experience coordinating with designers, project managers, subcontractors, and homeowners

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a strong field leader who takes pride in doing things the right way. This person should be able to manage a crew, keep projects organized, communicate clearly, and maintain high standards for craftsmanship, safety, and professionalism.

A strong candidate will be comfortable working on custom residential landscape projects, solving field challenges, and helping the team deliver quality work from start to finish.

This role is a good fit for someone who wants to build a long-term career with a stable company and be part of a team that values quality, accountability, and craftsmanship.

Company Description

We are a family-owned and operated landscape construction company established in 1982. For more than 40 years, we have built our reputation on quality craftsmanship, honest communication, and long-term relationships with our clients, crews, vendors, and employees.

One of the things that sets Vince's Landscaping apart is the stability of our team. Many of our key employees and foremen have been with the company for years, with some team members having more than 15 years of experience. We take pride in creating a workplace where people can build a career, not just take a job.

We specialize in high-quality residential outdoor construction projects, including hardscape, drainage, irrigation, planting, retaining walls, lighting, grading, concrete, pavers, and complete landscape renovations.

Company Description

We are a family-owned and operated landscape construction company established in 1982. For more than 40 years, we have built our reputation on quality craftsmanship, honest communication, and long-term relationships with our clients, crews, vendors, and employees.\r\n\r\nOne of the things that sets Vince's Landscaping apart is the stability of our team. Many of our key employees and foremen have been with the company for years, with some team members having more than 15 years of experience. We take pride in creating a workplace where people can build a career, not just take a job.\r\n\r\nWe specialize in high-quality residential outdoor construction projects, including hardscape, drainage, irrigation, planting, retaining walls, lighting, grading, concrete, pavers, and complete landscape renovations.