Lead Landscape Construction Foreman — Commercial

Element Queensland; Caboolture; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Career growth

Ongoing training

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Element Queensland Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Landscape Construction Leading Hand / Foreperson to lead commercial landscape teams on projects across Greater Brisbane and South East Queensland. The role focuses on coordinating site activities, reading plans and delivering high-quality soft-landscape works with safety at the forefront.

You will oversee labour, subcontractors, materials and equipment, conducting toolbox talks and site inspections while mentoring team members and upholding

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Landscape Construction.
• Certificate III in Parks and Gardens or Horticulture.
• ACDC chemical application accreditation.
• Construction Industry White Card.
• First Aid and CPR certification.
• Excavator, skid-steer, loader or other relevant plant tickets.
• Qualifications are advantageous however, demonstrated commercial landscape construction experience, leadership capability and a strong work ethic will also be highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise landscape construction crews on commercial projects.
• Coordinate daily site activities, labour, subcontractors, materials, plant and equipment.
• Conduct daily pre-start meetings, toolbox talks and site safety inspections.
• Read and interpret landscape plans, specifications, construction details and project documentation.
• Set out and deliver soft-landscaping works in accordance with project requirements.
• Coordinate soil preparation, planting, turf installation, mulching, edging and landscape establishment works.
• Monitor workmanship, productivity, material usage and project progress.
• Ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
• Identify site issues early and communicate them promptly to the Landscape Construction Manager.
• Liaise professionally with clients, builders, site supervisors, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Complete daily records, timesheets, plant inspections, delivery documentation and site reports.
• Ensure employees comply with company policies, SWMS and project-specific requirements.
• Maintain company vehicles, tools, plant and equipment in accordance with manufacturer and company requirements.
• Promote Element Queensland’s professional culture, teamwork and core values.
• Assist with the training, mentoring and performance development of team members.

Skills

Leading Hand

Landscape construction

Reading landscape plans

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Education

Certificate III in Landscape Construction

Certificate III in Parks and Gardens or Horticulture

ACDC chemical application accreditation

Construction Industry White Card

First Aid and CPR certification

Tools

Excavator tickets

Skid-steer tickets

Loader tickets

Job description

Element Queensland Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Landscape Construction Leading Hand / Foreperson to lead commercial landscape teams on projects across Greater Brisbane and South East Queensland. The role focuses on coordinating site activities, reading plans and delivering high-quality soft-landscape works with safety at the forefront.

You will oversee labour, subcontractors, materials and equipment, conducting toolbox talks and site inspections while mentoring team members and upholding