_{27th August, 2025}

Job Summary:
 
Ground Works Land Design is seeking a skilled Landscape Projects Foreman to oversee the landscape portion of high-end residential and commercial outdoor living projects. This position is responsible for managing a crew performing softscape work, including grading and soil preparation, landscape bed installation, planting trees, shrubs, annuals and perennials, lawn and sod installation, mulch, boulders, decorative stone etc... We support an environment of growth and opportunity - we promote within! Our promotion track for this department is:
 
Landscape Projects Foreman > Production Manager > Project Manager > Operations Manager
 
Pay Range: $22.00 - $32.00 an hour (contingent on experience)
 
What Makes Your Career at Ground Works Land Design Unique:

• Incentive Earning Plan (10% Bonus of Annual Salary)
• Set Work Schedule - Rarely Work Weekends
• Winter/Snow Guaranteed Hours
• Promotion Potential and Growth Opportunities
• Health, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability Benefits
• 401k with Company Match
• Paid-Time Off and Holiday's Off for Hourly and Salary Employees
• Company Uniforms Provided
• Company Clothing Store with Free Bi-annual Credits
• Employee Appreciation Events

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead a landscaping crew to complete luxury residential and commercial projects with precision and professionalism.
• Interpret and work from blueprints and site plans to install landscaping beds, plants, mulch, trees, sod, boulders, decorative stone, edging, and more.
• Ensure all plantings are installed to design specifications and horticultural best practices.
• Collaborate with hardscape crews to integrate softscape elements around patios, retaining walls, fire features, and outdoor kitchens.
• Communicate with project managers and occasionally clients to provide updates or address issues.
• Oversee site preparation, including grading, soil prep, and trenching, to ensure proper drainage and planting conditions.
• Coordinate material deliveries and placement of soils, mulch, rock, plant material, and other landscape supplies.
• Monitor all work for quality, accuracy, and overall appearance, performing final walkthroughs and addressing any deficiencies.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of landscaping tools and small equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized job site and enforce company safety protocols at all times.
• Train and mentor crew members in landscaping techniques, site prep, plant care, and finishing work.
• Set the tone for professionalism, efficiency, and pride in craftsmanship on every project.
• On-Call for snow removal during winter hours
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• a.k.a. Landscape Installation Foreman, Landscape Construction Foreman, Landscaping Installation Crew Lead, Landscaping Team Lead.

Qualifications and Experience:

• *REQUIRED* Valid Driver's license with minimal incidents or points in the last 3 years
• 3 years of relevant landscaping installation experience required
• Has an advanced knowledge of plants, pruning, lawn and landscape bed maintenance, spring and fall clean up
• Experience with blueprints, building planting beds, installing plants, lawns, trees, boulders, and installing mulch in planting beds.
• Irrigation and low voltage lighting experience is preferred
• Can proficiently operate a variety of landscaping and construction equipment
• Able to work successfully with limited supervision
• Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus
• High attention to detail with excellent organizational skills

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift more than 50 lbs.
• Able to crouch, bend, climb stairs/ladders for periods of time
• Able to stand for long periods of time

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