Landscape Construction Foreman (Installation)

Sunrise Landscape•Tampa, FL

1d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Sunrise Landscape, an established commercial landscape organization for more than 40 years, is excited by our vision to deliver excellent customer service in the areas of landscape design, installation and maintenance to our clients with the help of our 1,000+ employees. We are proud to have achieved the Lawn & Landscape Top 100 honor and are continuing to build a great place to work with a commitment to landscape and service excellence. The Foreman, Landscape Installation is a critical field leader responsible for overseeing landscape installation crews and supporting the successful execution of new build installation and construction projects. This role combines hands-on landscape installation work with crew leadership responsibilities to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. The Foreman, Landscape Installation leads teams in activities including digging, grading, planting, tree bracing, mulching, laying sod, and site clean-up while reading design plans, performing layout inspections, and supporting project walkthroughs to ensure client satisfaction. This team member reports directly to the Project Superintendent.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience in landscaping or lawn maintenance required
Minimum 2 years previous experience managing a crew
Ability to read plans and accurately execute layouts
Native plant knowledge
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States
Ability to proactively communicate with team members
Possess a valid driver’s license issued in the United States for a minimum of three years
Maintain a clean driving record for at least three years
Successfully pass a drug screening

Nice To Haves

OSHA 10 certification preferred
Strong pride in workmanship and ability to build relationships internally and externally
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred for effective crew communication

Responsibilities

Lead crew members and crew leaders to install landscaping according to project plans and specifications on commercial and residential properties
Delegate tasks and train new crew members and crew leaders to perform work efficiently and safely
Track project progress and maintain accountability for high-quality completion
Conduct daily planning with the Landscape Superintendent
Ensure assigned client projects are completed on time and within budget
Read and execute installation plans and perform accurate plant material layout
Maintain project schedules and support on-time production goals
Ensure crews have the necessary tools, equipment, and materials to complete work
Perform landscape installation tasks including laying sod, laying out plant materials, and planting trees, shrubs, ground cover, and annuals
Dig, trench, and grade soil as needed
Hand water plants as needed
Operate construction equipment including skid steers, excavators, tractors, sod cutters, tillers, augers, trenchers, and loaders
Perform work carefully to avoid damage to the work of other trades, including irrigation
Use blowing equipment to clear debris and maintain clean project sites
Monitor job quality standards and identify opportunities to improve efficiency
Ensure all tasks are completed to company quality standards and client expectations
Complete and submit all required daily and weekly paperwork, including safety sheets, equipment and vehicle inspections, and production reports
Enforce all company safety protocols and regulations
Ensure personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn at all times, including helmets, fall protection, ear plugs, safety glasses, and gloves
Communicate effectively with team members and leadership