Landscape Construction LeadForeman
Job Location:
Coeur d Alene, ID - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 50000 - 80000
Posted:
29 September 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Landscape Construction Foreman
Cross Creek Landscape Design Build Coeur dAlene ID Full-Time
Lead the crews building North Idahos most ambitious backyards.
Cross Creek Landscape Design Build takes projects from a fully rendered 3D concept to a finished resort-quality outdoor space in-house start to finish with no outsourcing the build. Were growing and we need a Foreman who can run our crews and equipment to the same standard we hold ourselves to: on time on budget and built right.
About Us
Founded and still run by lifelong locals Cross Creek designs and builds custom hardscapes water features outdoor kitchens fire features and landscape lighting systems for homeowners across Coeur dAlene and North Idaho. We keep the work and the craftsmanship in-house which means whoever runs our crews has real influence over how a project turns out and how our name is remembered on that street.
About the Role
Youll be the person on-site turning a design into reality: running equipment directing the crew staying ahead of the schedule and catching problems before they become budget overruns. Twelve months in youll be the Foreman clients ask for by name and the one newer crew members go to when something needs to be done right.
What Youll Do:
- Operate and direct the use of excavators skid steers and dozers on active job sites.
- Lead the build-out of hardscape features retaining walls paver patios walkways and driveways to Cross Creeks quality standard.
- Oversee installation of water features including bubblers ponds and custom waterfalls.
- Install and troubleshoot landscape lighting systems working with the suppliers we use across the region.
- Keep projects on schedule and on budget flagging risks to ownership before they become problems.
- Manage and mentor crew members on-site setting the pace and the standard.
- Communicate daily progress and any site issues to the project manager and ownership.
What Were Looking For:
Required:
- 3 years leading a crew and operating heavy equipment (excavator skid steer dozer) on landscape or construction sites.
- Hands-on experience with hardscape construction including retaining walls and paver installation.
- Experience with water feature installation bubblers waterfalls ponds or similar.
- Working knowledge of landscape lighting systems and installation.
- Valid drivers license with a clean driving record.
- A real driver someone who takes ownership of a job site and doesnt need to be chased for results.
Preferred:
- Familiarity with the landscape lighting suppliers and product lines used in the North Idaho market.
- Knowledge of native plants and trees (aka what is deer candy and what is not).
- Experience mentoring or training crew members.
- OSHA 10/30 or equivalent safety training.
Compensation:
$50000$80000/year depending on experience plus bonus incentives tied to finishing jobs on time and on budget. This is a role where your performance on every project shows up in your paycheck.
How to Apply
Apply through this Betterteam listing or send us an email at - we personally review every application.