Landscape Foreman

Landscape Foreman

Classification: Nonexempt

Salary Grade/Level/Family/Range: Staff

Reports to: Landscape Designer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective

The Landscape Foreman is responsible for installation and management of landscape and hardscape projects. The foreman is responsible for completing landscape and hardscape installations with great precision and business minded efficiency.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Supervises and manages landscape crew
• Ensures that each crew member is trained appropriately for each designated job assignment
• Participates in and conducts all job site safety briefings with crew members
• Ensures that all crew members utilize all required personal protective equipment
• Understands and instructs crew members on proper job site security procedures
• Ensures that all installation work is performed in accordance with industry and company standards
• Ensures that all equipment safety and maintenance procedures are followed
• Performs administrative functions pertaining to crew management
• Interacts with clientele in order to help ensure job satisfaction
• Understands financial aspects of each job assignment
• Follows directions from supervisor
• Participates in all safety training sessions offered, asks questions, and improves job safety skills
• Track and record all job expenses and hours worked accurately
• Trains crew members the development in the best practices of installation in company standards
• Direct activities on the job site, they include but are not limited to: coordinating work flow, hands on work, and operating a variety of machinery
• Communicating production goals (and other items) with crew members, supervisors, and clients
• Train and promote the development of subordinates in the best practices of installation and company standards
• Monitor all tools, equipment and machinery for needed maintenance
• Maintain a clean and safe job site at all times

Competencies

1. Time Management.
2. Project Management.
3. Initiative.
4. Communication.

Supervisory Responsibility

The Landscape Foreman will supervise 1-8 Landscape Technicians. She/he is responsible for the below.

1. Delegating tasks.
2. Ensuring all company safety guidelines and regulations are followed.
3. Reporting daily progress to supervisor/designer.
4. Communicating job site needs.
5. Assisting with proper installation.
6. Identifying aspects of design that may affect irrigation, gas lines, building foundations, drainage, etc.