Commercial Landscape Foreman (Installation)

Sunrise Landscape•Fort Myers, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Landscape Install Foreman, you are the frontline leader responsible for transforming raw construction sites into high-end commercial landscapes. This role requires a master-level understanding of Florida horticulture, commercial site logistics, and crew management. You will bridge the gap between architectural plans and ground-level execution, ensuring every tree, shrub, and sod pallet is installed to the highest industry standards while maintaining a strict culture of safety and efficiency.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of commercial landscape installation experience with at least 1 year in a proven leadership/Foreman role.
Proficient in reading blueprints and performing site layouts.
Demonstrated ability to operate a variety of construction equipment (skid steers, augers, tillers).
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
OSHA 10-hour card is a plus; must have a valid driver’s license with a clean record.
Ability to work 8–10 hour days in extreme Southwest Florida conditions (high heat, humidity, and sun).
Ability to lift and carry 50+ lbs regularly and perform physical labor (kneeling, bending, squatting) for prolonged periods.
Standard 5-day work week; must be flexible for overtime or occasional weekend work to meet project deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Southwest Florida plant palettes is highly preferred.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a significant advantage in the Fort Myers market.

Responsibilities

Drive Production: Lead a crew to complete installations per plans and specs, hitting daily production goals without sacrificing quality.
Strategic Planning: Conduct daily briefings with the Project Superintendent to align on schedule, material deliveries, and site logistics.
Documentation: Accurately complete and submit digital/physical paperwork, including daily logs, safety sheets, equipment inspections, and time tracking.
Mentorship: Train crew members on company standards, ensuring a path for their professional growth and long-term retention.
Plan Mastery: Read and interpret complex landscape blueprints, performing precise layouts for plant materials, grading, and site features.
Horticultural Excellence: Oversee the proper planting of Florida-specific trees, shrubs, ground covers, and annuals, including bracing, mulching, and initial fertilization.
Site Grading & Prep: Expertly manage digging, trenching, and soil amendments to ensure proper drainage and plant health in Southwest Florida's unique soil conditions.
Equipment Operation: Safely and skillfully operate heavy machinery including skid steers, mini-excavators, loaders, and trenchers.
OSHA Compliance: Enforce all company and OSHA safety regulations; ensure the crew is consistently wearing appropriate PPE.
Trade Coordination: Work thoughtfully to avoid damaging the work of other trades (Irrigation, Hardscape, Electrical).
Inventory Control: Receive and verify material shipments on-site, ensuring quantities match packing slips and quality meets specs.