Landscape Construction Foreman - Year Round - FULL TIME

DeHamer Landscaping•Grandville, MI

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Do you have experience in landscape and leading a team? Are you looking for a new career move with a GREAT company? DeHamer is looking for someone that fits our culture, is aligned with our values, and has the ability to lead a landscape team. At DeHamer Landscaping we believe that people matter as reflected in our Mission [What we do], our Vision [our Why] and our Values [Who we are becoming]. We hold firm that these are a crucial part of day-to-day work and hold us accountable for where we are headed! MISSION: Enhancing the lives of our team to serve our customers with excellence. VISION: Empower everyone we meet to build better lives to reflect God’s beauty throughout the world. VALUES: D esire to be great E xcellent Attitude H ardworking A ttention to Detail M otivated E xceptional Customer Service Do The Right Thing Every time Construction Landscape Foreman The Construction Landscape Foreman is responsible for leading and executing high-quality landscape construction projects with a primary focus on landscape installations, grading, drainage, and retaining wall construction . This role serves as the on-site leader, overseeing daily production, safety, craftsmanship, and crew development. The Foreman leads crews of 2–5+ team members, coordinates job-site activities, operates equipment, solves problems in real time, and communicates effectively with clients and management. This position requires a hands-on leader who leads by example, values attention to detail, and aligns daily decisions with DeHamer Landscaping’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values .

Requirements

2+ years of experience in landscape construction with a strong emphasis on softscape work
Experience with grading, drainage, planting, sod, and retaining wall construction
Ability to read and interpret landscape plans, grades, and elevations
Experience operating landscape construction equipment
Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Solid organizational and conflict resolution skills
Ability to lead from DeHamer Landscaping’s Mission, Vision, and Values
Valid and clean driver’s license (CDL Class A preferred)
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
Ability to lift 50+ lbs
Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and perform physical labor for extended periods
Comfortable working in excavation and landscape construction environments

Nice To Haves

Crew leadership or foreman experience preferred

Responsibilities

Lead, motivate, and manage a landscape construction crew of 2–5+ team members
Maintain a positive attitude, humility in leadership, and lead by example
Build trust within the crew through clear communication and consistency
Train, mentor, and develop team members in landscape installation techniques, equipment use, and job expectations
Participate in team meetings to improve efficiency, safety, and job quality
Uphold and promote DeHamer Landscaping’s Core Values on every job site
Plan and coordinate daily job-site activities based on project plans and schedules
Read and interpret landscape construction drawings, layout plans, grades, and elevations
Perform and oversee site layout, grading, drainage, and erosion control
Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and to company quality standards
Install and oversee landscape construction including: Planting trees, shrubs, and perennials Mulch and stone beds Sod installation and seeding Fine grading and soil preparation Drainage systems and corrections
Maintain quality control to ensure all installations meet company and manufacturer standards
Operate skid steers and attachments, trucks, and trailers proficiently
Train crew members in safe and efficient equipment operation
Monitor equipment usage and report maintenance needs
Serve as the primary on-site contact for internal teams
Communicate daily progress, material needs, and issues to management
Solve problems proactively on-site and teach crew members effective problem-solving skills
Maintain organized, clean, and professional job sites
Track materials
Enforce safety policies and maintain a safe working environment
Stay organized and continually look for ways to improve job-site processes