Landscape Construction Foreman (Commercial)

Ghent Landscape•Wilmot, ON

8d•CA$34 - CA$48•Onsite

About The Position

Ghent Landscape is looking for an experienced Landscape Construction Foreman to join our Commercial Construction team! The Landscape Construction Foreman is responsible for leading landscape construction crews and overseeing day-to-day site operations on commercial projects. This hands-on leadership role ensures projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to company quality standards while coordinating effectively with Construction Managers, internal teams and stakeholders, and other trades.

Requirements

Proven ability to lead a construction crew and maintain strong productivity on active commercial job sites.
Confidence interpreting construction drawings, grades, elevations, specifications, and technical details to guide daily work activities.
Ability to plan ahead for materials, equipment, labour, deliveries, and work sequencing to keep projects moving efficiently.
Strong understanding of commercial job site expectations, including coordination with general contractors and other trades.
Strong focus on job site safety, organization, productivity, and quality workmanship.
Effective communication with Site Superintendents, Project Managers, crew members, inspectors, suppliers, and other project stakeholders.
Ability to adapt to changing site conditions, schedules, and priorities while maintaining project momentum.
Commitment to mentoring junior team members and contributing to a positive, team-focused work environment.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise landscape construction crews on commercial job sites.
Interpret and execute work based on construction drawings, grades, elevations, specifications, and project details.
Coordinate daily site activities including crew direction, material requirements, equipment needs, work sequencing, and workflow planning.
Coordinate site activities alongside general contractors, site superintendents, inspectors, suppliers, and other trades as required.
Communicate daily progress updates, site challenges, schedule impacts, and upcoming project needs with Site Superintendents and Project Managers.
Ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, within scope, and to company quality standards.
Maintain organized, clean, and safe job sites while enforcing company safety policies and OHSA requirements.
Operate and oversee the use of landscape construction equipment including skid steers, mini-excavators, compactors, loaders, and power tools.
Identify and troubleshoot site conditions, grading concerns, access limitations, and construction conflicts to maintain productivity and project momentum.
Coordinate deliveries, material placement, equipment movement, and site access to support efficient project execution.
Mentor and train crew members on construction techniques, equipment operation, safety expectations, and quality workmanship.
Complete required health and safety documentation including JSAs, site inspections, and incident reports.
Accurately submit digital crew timesheets to support payroll processing and job costing.
Represent the company professionally when interacting with general contractors, inspectors, suppliers, other trades, and the public.
Other duties as reasonably assigned to support team and project success.