Do you have a passion for the outdoors and a knack for leading a team to create stunning landscapes?
Outdoor Escapes & Design is seeking a highly motivated Landscape Construction Foreman to join our growing team. In this hands-on leadership role, you'll be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our landscape construction projects, ensuring they are completed to our exacting quality standards and on time.
Responsibilities:
- Manage daily activities on the job site, fostering a safe, efficient, and productive work environment.
- Lead and effectively manage a crew, providing clear direction and training to ensure successful project completion.
- Collaborate closely with customers and designers to understand their vision and translate it into reality.
- Oversee all aspects of project execution, including material procurement, budgeting, and scheduling.
- Maintain meticulous records of job expenses and crew hours.
- Ensure a clean, organized job site that prioritizes safety.
- Communicate regularly with management to discuss project progress and address any concerns.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in landscape construction.
- Proficiency in operating medium-weight construction equipment.
- Strong understanding of turfgrass, perennials, shrubs, evergreens, and trees.
- Ability to obtain an industry certification (ICPI or equivalent) within 2 years.
- Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and self-driven with a commitment to quality.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively lead and collaborate with a diverse team (clients, contractors, vendors, designers, employees).
- Superior time management skills with the flexibility to work seasonal long hours and weekends during peak season (March-November).
- Exceptional ability to prioritize tasks, multi-task, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- The ability to work effectively with individuals from various backgrounds and experience levels.
- Punctual, dependable, and a team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- Physically capable of working outdoors in all weather conditions, including lifting/carrying up to 75 lbs, bending, twisting, kneeling, climbing, and balancing.
- Ability to follow directions, comprehend and implement plans/designs, and maintain accurate records.
- Basic mechanical skills to perform minor equipment maintenance and ensure tools and equipment are kept in top condition.
Benefits:
Outdoor Escapes & Design offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including opportunities for professional development and growth within a dynamic and rewarding work environment.
If you're a skilled leader with a passion for creating beautiful landscapes, we want to hear from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.87 - $30.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- How many years of landscape construction experience do you have?
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Salt Lake City, UT (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Salt Lake City, UT: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person