Crew Leader – Landscape Construction

Hutten Land and Shore; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hutten Land and Shore in Owen Sound, Ontario is seeking a Crew Leader - Landscape Construction to plan, coordinate, and deliver complex landscape builds with a 2–5 person crew. You will ensure safety, quality, and timely execution while mentoring team members and applying Hutten standards.

The role emphasizes advanced construction expertise, accountability for project outcomes, and hands-on involvement in installations such as stonework, structures, and plantings.

Qualifications

• You value Hutten philosophy and lead by example.
• Master-level installer in landscape construction.
• Advanced skill in layout, grading, and design interpretation.
• You are highly organized and goal-oriented.
• You mentor others and hold them accountable.
• You multitask and solve problems under pressure.
• You are skilled with tools and heavy equipment.
• You accurately track crew hours and materials.
• You are comfortable using a smartphone for communication and reporting.
• You possess a Class A Restricted (AR) license or higher and operate trucks safely.

Responsibilities

• Plan labour, equipment, material deliveries, and site preparation to meet deadlines and estimated hours
• Supervise, coordinate, and schedule daily work activities of a 2–5 person landscape crew
• Delegate tasks clearly and hold crew members accountable to results
• Interpret blueprints, structural drawings, grading plans, and specifications
• Meet with subcontractors and manage quality, efficiency, and timelines
• Work alongside your crew on detailed installations including stonework, structures, plantings, and specialty features
• Complete and submit daily logs, planning reports, site meeting records, equipment inspections, attendance tracking, and billing summaries
• Monitor estimated vs. actual job hours and warranty hours/cost

Skills

Master-level installer

Layout

Grading

Design interpretation

Mentoring

Heavy equipment operation

Organization

Time management

Smartphone reporting

Job description

Crew Leader - Landscape Construction

Shape our rugged landscape. You understand how to turn plans into finished spaces that last. You balance craftsmanship with production targets and job costs. And you take ownership of the final build.

As a Crew Leader - Landscape Construction, you are responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering complex landscape builds - safely, efficiently, and to Hutten standards. You lead a crew of 2–5 team members, manage quality and productivity, and mentor skilled builders into future leaders.

This role combines advanced construction expertise with full project accountability.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Planning & Execution

• Plan labour, equipment, material deliveries, and site preparation to meet deadlines and estimated hours
• Supervise, coordinate, and schedule daily work activities of a 2–5 person landscape crew
• Delegate tasks clearly and hold crew members accountable to results
• Interpret blueprints, structural drawings, grading plans, and specifications
• Meet with subcontractors and manage quality, efficiency, and timelines
• Work alongside your crew on detailed installations including stonework, structures, plantings, and specialty features

Leadership & Mentorship

• Model professionalism, integrity, and company culture
• Manage safety, quality, and productivity on job sites
• Participate in recruitment and onboarding of new team members
• Complete performance reviews and support crew development
• Refine and implement divisional best practices
• Communicate clearly and professionally with customers

Organization & Equipment Care

• Enforce cleanliness and organization of trucks, trailers, equipment, and job sites
• Perform daily preventative maintenance of tools and equipment
• Maintain accurate records of crew hours and materials used

Project Reporting & Accountability

• Complete and submit required daily logs, planning reports, site meeting records, equipment inspections, attendance tracking, and billing summaries
• Monitor estimated vs. actual job hours and warranty hours/cost

What Success Looks Like

• Projects completed within estimated hours
• Warranty hours and costs minimized
• Quality work delivered as planned
• Strong crew performance and productivity
• Customer satisfaction achieved through well-executed builds

Who This Role Is Perfect For

• You value the Hutten philosophy and lead by example
• You are a master-level installer in landscape construction
• You have advanced skill in layout, grading, and design interpretation
• You are highly organized and goal-oriented
• You confidently mentor others and hold them accountable
• You can multitask and problem solve under pressure
• You are skilled with all required tools and heavy equipment
• You can accurately track crew hours and materials
• You are comfortable using a smartphone for communication and reporting
• You possess a valid Class A Restricted (AR) license or greater and are confident operating trucks, trailers, and equipment safely and professionally

The Seasonality

Landscape Construction typically runs from early spring through late fall or early winter, depending on weather conditions. During slower periods, there may be opportunities to contribute to other departments depending on workload and company needs.

Why Hutten Land & Shore?

• Strong coaching and leadership development
• Open book management
• Monthly team events - BBQs, family parties, breakfast updates, games, and seasonal celebrations - designed to celebrate hard work and bring the team together.
• A high-performance, growth-focused culture
• Real opportunity to shape and grow the Landscape Construction department

Compensation

$27-$45+/hour

Minimum Experience

Experienced

Employment Type

Full-Time

Location

Owen Sound, Ontario

Department

Landscape