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Landscape Construction Foreman

  • Halifax, NS, Canada

$65,000 to $75,000 CAD / year · Full-time · Contract

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Pay
$65,000 to $75,000 CAD / year
Job type
Full-time · Contract
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Posting language
English
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Original job description

Express Employment Professionals is currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced and reliable Landscape Construction Foreman to join their team. This is a great opportunity for a skilled landscape construction professional with strong leadership abilities and hands-on experience in hardscape projects. 

Salary: $65,000–$75,000 per year, depending on experience 
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent 
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM, with occasional Saturday shifts and occasional extended days until 7:00 PM 

About the Role 

The successful candidate will lead and supervise a landscape construction crew while ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, on time, and to a high standard of quality.

We are looking for someone who is experienced in landscape construction and hardscaping, with the ability to lead a crew, work directly with customers and other trades, and take responsibility for the day-to-day coordination of job sites.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise and lead a landscape construction crew on residential and commercial projects.

  • Mentor and train new employees while promoting a safety-conscious work environment.

  • Prepare job sites and coordinate the delivery and access of required materials.

  • Monitor project progress and ensure work is completed within required timelines.

  • Install and oversee the installation of retaining walls, pavers, patios, decks, and other hardscape projects.

  • Read and interpret landscape design plans and ensure they are properly implemented.

  • Communicate professionally with customers, employees, subcontractors, and other trades.

  • Maintain high standards of workmanship, professionalism, and customer service.

  • Ensure all work sites comply with company and government health and safety regulations.

  • Ensure crew members follow safety procedures and use appropriate PPE.

  • Lead a winter operations crew responsible for snow and ice removal.

  • Operate or oversee the operation of a 1/2-ton truck, skid steer, or loader for snow removal operations as required.

  • Manage time effectively and ensure projects meet customer and quality expectations.

Qualifications & Requirements 

  • Minimum 3 years of experience as a Crew Leader or Foreman in landscape construction. 

  • Minimum 3 years of experience supervising a landscape construction crew. 

  • Strong hands-on experience with landscape construction and hardscaping.

  • Experience installing retaining walls, pavers, patios, decks, and similar projects. 

  • Ability to read and interpret design plans.

  • Previous experience operating a skid steer or loader. 

  • Experience with snow and ice removal operations is an asset.

  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving abstract.

  • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

  • Excellent time management and organizational skills.

  • Proven ability to complete projects on time and to customer quality standards.

  • Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.

  • Professional, reliable, and courteous approach when working with customers and team members.

Why Apply Through Express Employment Professionals? 

Express Employment Professionals is assisting our client in finding a qualified candidate who is a strong fit for the position. We work closely with both candidates and employers throughout the hiring process to help ensure the right match.

If you have strong landscape construction experience and are ready to take the next step in your career, we would like to hear from you! 

Apply today through Express Employment Professionals.

More about this job

Responsibilities

The Landscape Construction Foreman will lead and supervise a crew building retaining walls, pavers, patios and decks, keeping sites safe and projects on schedule. The role also trains new staff, reads design plans, coordinates materials and trades, and runs winter snow removal.

Requirements

Candidates need at least 3 years as a crew leader or foreman in landscape construction and supervising crews. They also need hands-on hardscaping experience, skid steer or loader skills, the ability to read design plans, and a valid driver's licence with a clean driving abstract.

Skills

  • Landscape construction
  • Hardscaping
  • Retaining wall construction
  • Paver installation
  • Patio and deck construction
  • Crew leadership
  • Crew supervision
  • Training and mentoring
  • Reading landscape design plans
  • Skid steer operation
  • Loader operation
  • Snow and ice removal
  • Project scheduling
  • Materials coordination
  • Site preparation
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Customer communication
  • Subcontractor coordination
  • Time management
  • Organizational skills

Categories

  • Construction
  • Trades
  • Agriculture

Keywords

  • Landscape Construction Foreman
  • crew leader
  • hardscaping
  • retaining walls
  • pavers
  • patios
  • decks
  • skid steer
  • loader
  • snow removal
  • ice removal
  • design plans
  • site supervision
  • landscape construction
  • foreman
  • construction crew
  • winter operations
  • 1/2-ton truck
  • PPE
  • workplace safety

Seniority

Senior

Tools

  • skid steer
  • loader
  • 1/2-ton truck

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