Hardscape Foreman

TGG Accounting • Sharon Township, OH

1d • $65,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Landscape Construction Foreman leads premium outdoor living projects for an established Northeast Ohio design-build landscape and outdoor construction firm. Projects typically range from $300,000 to $600,000 and last 2–6 months, with occasional smaller projects around $50,000. The role manages one or two projects at a time and leads a three-person crew, with work that is approximately 80% hardscape and 20% softscape. The foreman is expected to contribute hands-on when needed and oversee projects from start to finish, including client communication, material ordering, scheduling, and subcontractor coordination.

Hardscape work includes patios, paver walkways and driveways, retaining walls, natural stone and flagstone masonry, steps, outdoor kitchens, fire pits, stone fireplaces, pergolas, pavilions, water features, custom pools, and sports courts. Softscape work includes garden and raised beds, rock gardens, shrub design, tree planting, mulching, seeding, hydroseeding, and seasonal plantings. The foreman operates skid steers and mini excavators, adjusts plans in response to weather, site conditions, and client requests, and works with the Operations Supervisor and company President on scheduling, priorities, and execution. Work is tracked and planned in Excel while the company implements new scheduling software.

The position is full-time and onsite in Akron, Ohio. The workday runs from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, starting at the shop before traveling to job sites. The company provides a vehicle for work use during the workday. Work is year-round, with no snow removal and no overnight travel; most projects are within 20–30 miles of the home base. Certain government and school projects require background checks, and the company has a drug-free workplace policy that includes random testing. The company cannot provide visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of hardscape or landscape construction experience.
• At least 2 years of experience as a foreman or crew lead running crews of three or more.
• Experience with a design-build landscape company, hardscape contractor, or outdoor living builder.
• Ability to operate skid steers and mini excavators.
• Hands-on installation experience; this is not a maintenance or mowing role.
• A strong sense of urgency and ability to keep up with daily changes in weather, site conditions, and client needs.
• Strong planning, scheduling, and crew leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with construction or field scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Manage one or two outdoor construction projects at a time, typically valued at $300,000–$600,000 and lasting 2–6 months, with occasional smaller projects.
• Lead a three-person crew on projects that are approximately 80% hardscape and 20% softscape, and perform hands-on work when needed.
• Build hardscape features including patios, paver walkways and driveways, retaining walls, stone and flagstone masonry, steps, outdoor kitchens, fire pits, fireplaces, pergolas, pavilions, water features, pools, and sports courts.
• Oversee softscape installations, including beds, rock gardens, shrub design, tree planting, mulching, seeding, hydroseeding, and seasonal plantings.
• Manage client communication, material ordering, crew scheduling, and subcontractor coordination.
• Operate skid steers and mini excavators to support production.
• Adapt project plans to changing weather, site conditions, and client requests.
• Coordinate scheduling, priorities, and job execution with the Operations Supervisor and company President.
• Track and plan work in Excel while the company rolls out new scheduling software.

Benefits

• Health insurance reimbursement of $200–$300 per month toward an individual policy, with a dedicated insurance agent available to help select a plan.
• 401(k) with a 4% company match, eligible after one year.
• Paid time off: three days in the first year, increasing to two weeks after three years.
• A two-week break over Christmas and New Year's, plus Thanksgiving and Memorial Day holidays.
• Company vehicle for job use during the workday.
• Growth opportunities with increased leadership responsibility and added incentives as the company expands.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed