Landscape Construction & Installation Crew Leader

Position Summary

The Landscape Construction & Installation Crew Leader supervises a field crew delivering high-quality commercial installation projectsplantings turf bed prep and site clean-upswhile enforcing safety protocols meeting daily production targets and protecting client relationships. This role combines hands-on work with day-to-day planning training and jobsite coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Crew Leadership & Training

  • Supervise and train installation crews on all aspects of landscape installation with a constant focus on safety and quality.

  • Conduct tailgate talks and participate in crew/department safety meetings; reinforce SOPs and PPE use.

• Installation Execution

  • Install plant material trees shrubs annuals/perennials and lawns (sod/seed).

  • Perform digging planting grading raking watering mulching edging and site clean-up to spec.

• Equipment & Materials

  • Load/unload heavy equipment and plant materials; verify counts and quality upon delivery.

  • Plan coordinate and collect tools equipment and materials daily; ensure proper storage and maintenance.

  • Safely operate and maintain:

    • Skid steer loaders mini track loaders and mini excavators

    • Tillers chain saws backpack sprayers and blowers

    • Hand tools (shovels picks rakes)

    • Occasionally: aerators slit seeders edgers string trimmers hedge trimmers

• Scheduling & Administration

  • Schedule and monitor daily workloads; adjust plans for weather site conditions and change orders.

  • Complete accurate timesheets delivery tickets equipment logs and daily paperwork.

• Driving & Logistics

  • Safely drive company vehicles (with/without trailers)and transport crew between the shop and job sites.

• Client & Site Relations

  • Maintain professional on-site communication with clients GCs contractors and subcontractors; escalate issues promptly.

• Cross-Functional Support

  • Assist other divisions as needed.

  • Support snow/ice operations during winter months (as assigned).

Qualifications

• 2 years in landscape construction/installation with 1 year leading a crew preferred.

• Proficiency in reading blueprints production plans/layouts and following the scope/specs accordingly.

• Strong safety mindset and working knowledge of jobsite risk controls.

• Competent operation of small/mid-size landscape equipment listed above.

• Valid drivers license and insurable MVR; trailer experience preferred.

• Reliable punctual able to manage changing priorities and coach a diverse crew.

• Basic administrative skills using BOSS LM (timesheets schedules job tickets delivery tickets checklists).

• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Physical & Work Conditions

• Ability to lift/push/pull 50 lbs routinely; frequent standing bending stooping and manual digging.

• Outdoor work in varied weather (heat cold rain); exposure to pollen dust insects and typical landscape hazards.

• Early start times overtime and occasional Saturdays based on project demand and seasonality; winter on-call for snow as assigned.

Performance Metrics

• Jobsite safety (zero incidents) quality to spec on-time completion labor efficiency equipment care paperwork accuracy and client satisfaction.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary pay rate with PTO and observed holiday pay.

• Company benefits package (medical dental vision paid time off retirement plan) and company-provided PPE.

• Training certifications and advancement opportunities tied to performance.