Landscape Foreman

Landscape Design Innovation Group is Moore County’s premiere residential design /build landscaping firm. As we continued to grow, we have an IMMEDIATE OPENING for an experienced Landscape / Hardscape Installation Foreman at our location West End, North Carolina

Position Overview

The Landscape & Hardscape Installation Foreman has experience in hardscape and landscape construction and installation methods and requires minimal supervision. This position directs the activities of a team of 3 or more in the construction of paver patios, retaining walls, landscape construction, and planting installations.

Essential Responsibilities

· Install paver patios, stone and segmental block retaining walls.

· Reads landscape design drawings and implements the landscape construction plan.

· Reads Grading Plan, understands elevations and uses this knowledge to execute the construction plan.

· Proficiently operates mini-excavator, skid steer, compaction equipment, trencher, and other landscape construction.

· Operates automatic and stick-shift vehicles, including dump trucks and truck and trailer combinations.

· Interacts well with clients during introductions, answering questions, responding to client’s requests, and final walk-through.

· Communicates with LDIG Management to make any necessary changes to scope of work.

· Completes daily timesheets, work orders, and other documents as necessary.

· Coordinates with Project Manager on materials and other resources needed to complete project.

· Plans and organizes the jobsite to ensure that job is completed in the most time-efficient manner.

· Handles personnel issues on site and trains employees on policies and procedures.

· Maintains a clean and safe work environment, including work site and equipment.

· Briefs Project Manager on job status, personnel issues, and client concerns.

· Maintains assigned equipment and notifies staff of needed repairs or maintenance.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have:

· A working knowledge of standard construction practices and a basic understanding of electricity, drainage, and plumbing.

· 5+ years of hardscape and landscape installation experience

· Strong oral and written communication skills, math skills, job planning skills, and mechanical aptitude.

· Leadership, management, and communication skills and the ability to work with coworkers and clients.

· Ability to read and execute blueprints.

· Paver, step, and retaining wall, and pool installation experience.

· Retaining wall, outdoor fireplace / firepit, raised patio, and outdoor kitchen installation experience.

· Masonry and veneer experience is a plus.

· Knowledge of plant material.

· Ability to operate construction equipment as described above.

· Valid driver’s license and good driving record

· Ability to pass background and drug screening.

· Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.

Work Environment

Physical Demands

The Landscape Hardscape Installation Foreman is regularly required to stand, walk, crouch, stoop or kneel, and reach with hands and arms.; Landscape Hardscape Installation Foreman must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.

Job Site Conditions

he Landscape Hardscape Installation Foreman is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather (heat or cold), and moving mechanical equipment.

Working Relationships

The employee will work closely with members of the installation team, other team leaders, vendors and clients.