Landscape Foreman (Full Time, Daytime Shifts)

Adams Fairacre Farms•City of Poughkeepsie, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Landscape Foreman leads day-to-day landscape projects in the field, supervises on-site crews, and works hands-on alongside them to ensure quality workmanship and projects stay on schedule and within scope. The role includes supporting residential and commercial site assessments, coordinating crew assignments and schedules, maintaining site safety, responding to customer questions, monitoring materials, troubleshooting field challenges, training crew members, and supporting hiring and performance coaching. The foreman maintains accurate records of completed work, materials, and crew activity. The position calls for a lead-by-example approach that reflects Adams’ values of respectful, courteous, professional service and collaborative teamwork. Work takes place outdoors at project sites, with regular exposure to weather and physical activity including lifting, walking on uneven terrain, climbing occasionally, repetitive hand and wrist motions, bending, kneeling, and reaching. The position reports to the Landscape Office Manager.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in hardscape and softscape installation.
Hands-on experience operating machinery, including skid steers, track loaders, excavators, and Kubota equipment.
Ability to read site plans, evaluate job scope, and solve problems in the field.
Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills.
Valid driver’s license and ability to safely operate landscape equipment on active job sites.
Ability to follow Adams’ driving rules and policies; must be at least 21 years old.
Ability to communicate clearly and exchange accurate information with crew members, customers, and management.
Ability to regularly lift, move, and position items weighing up to 80 pounds.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and move frequently across uneven terrain.
Ability to occasionally climb a step stool, stepladder, or ladder; perform repetitive wrist, hand, and finger motions; and bend, kneel, and reach.
Ability to work with regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
Professionalism, enthusiasm, pride in Adams’ services and quality standards, and a proactive, lead-by-example approach.

Nice To Haves

Prior foreman or crew leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Lead daily landscape projects and supervise on-site crews to ensure quality workmanship.
Work hands-on alongside the crew and set the pace and quality standard for each job.
Assist with residential and commercial site assessments and provide input on project planning and logistics.
Enforce OSHA standards and Adams safety procedures to maintain a safe job site.
Coordinate daily work assignments and crew schedules to support labor efficiency and project timelines.
Respond to customer questions and concerns on-site and uphold Adams’ service standards.
Monitor on-site material usage and inventory needs to minimize downtime and waste.
Troubleshoot field challenges, including crew absences, changing site conditions, and project delays.
Train crew members in landscaping techniques, equipment operation, safety procedures, and site protocols.
Support hiring by participating in interviews, providing performance feedback, and coaching crew members.
Maintain accurate records of work completed, materials used, and crew activity.