Sr. Field Supervisor/Foreman - Construction Landscaping

Alpha Better Landscaping; Calgary; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle

Company Bonus program

Employee Retention Bonus program

Job summary

Alpha Better Landscaping is recruiting a Sr. Field Supervisor/Foreperson to lead landscape construction projects, coordinate crews and subcontractors, and drive daily production targets.

The role requires hands-on leadership and ability to manage large-scale installations from residential communities to commercial developments. In this seasonally based position (April–Nov) with potential snow removal work, you will partner with the Superintendent to plan weekly activities, ensure safety

Qualifications

• 2 years of Field Supervisory experience or large-scale landscape construction experience.
• A Class 5 driver’s license with a clean abstract; must be approved by insurance.
• Experience operating landscaping and construction equipment (skid steers, tractors, backhoes).
• Project management skills.
• CHT program completion is an asset; additional safety training is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, manage, and motivate day-to-day activities of crew members and sub-contractors.
• Participate in construction activities and support team to achieve daily production targets.
• Implement methods to improve productivity and quality with guidance from Superintendent.
• Review project specs, scope, and site conditions to set schedules and priorities.
• Identify hazards and propose solutions; ensure health & safety on site.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Safety awareness

Team motivation

Education

CHT program asset

Construction/safety training asset

Tools

Skid steers

Tractors

Backhoes

Job description

Immediate Hire - MUST BE LEGAL TO WORK IN CANADA

Sr. Field Supervisor(s)/Foreman - Construction Landscaping

Do you have leadership qualities and landscaping knowledge? Would you like to lead a team and manage projects that change the urban environment for the better? We want you! Visit our photo gallery to see some of the interesting projects we have built.

Help Build a Living Legacy.

Alpha Better Landscaping is currently building in the following communities:

• Legacy
• Wolf Willow
• Seton
• Cornerstone
• Livingston
• Carrington
• Evanston
• Rockland Park
• Watermark
• Haskayne (Bearspaw)
• Heartland (Cochrane) South shores
• Waterford
• Chelsea (Chestermere)

Alpha Better Landscaping is a family‑run landscaping company that has been in operation since 1979.

We have 2 immediate openings for Landscape Sr. Field Supervisor(s) / Foreperson in several of our specialty areas Including Construction and Heavy Equipment.

This is a seasonal position from April to Nov, winter snow removal positions may be available.

In collaboration with the Superintendent, the Field Supervisor plans and schedules key construction activities for each week and establishes production priorities in keeping with project schedules and budget.

Responsibilities:

• Large-scale landscape installation, including residential communities, city parks, green space, and large commercial developments.
• Coordinate, manage, and motivate the day-to-day activities of crew members and sub-contractors.
• Participate in construction activities and support your team in accomplishing daily production targets.
• Implement operating methods and procedures designed to improve productivity and product quality with guidance from the Superintendent.
• Review all project specifications, the scope of work, and site conditions with the Superintendent and help establish project schedules and priorities.
• Identify hazards and other potential obstacles during project construction and recommend potential solutions.
• Responsible for the overall health & safety of crew members and job site, including training, incident reporting, and enforcement.
• Provide coaching, training, and performance evaluation, and communicate job expectations to direct reports.
• Identify needs for supplies, materials, & equipment and report to the Superintendent at the beginning of each week.
• Identify requirements for tools & equipment and ensure their availability prior to project construction.
• Accountable for assigned trucks, trailers, bobcats, and other tools/equipment to ensure their safe operation and maintenance.
• Conduct daily reviews of project production status with the Superintendent and resolve on-site operational, human resource, and technical problems to minimize the impact on project schedule and budget.
• Develop and maintain client relationships for each project and ensure that any issues that can affect the contract are reported to the Superintendent.
• Attend project meetings as a representative of the company.
• Provide daily production & activity reports, communication logs, and other relevant information and documents to the Superintendent.
• Prepare and approve all daily timesheets for crew members and ensure time is coded to the proper job costing.
• Practice, encourage, and enforce company corporate values.
• This is a working supervisor position, must be able and willing to get your hands dirty with the rest of your team.

Core Competencies:

• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, clients, subordinates, and other colleagues.
• Ability to effectively oversee the work activities of direct reports.
• Strong customer service and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to manage a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Physical Capabilities: Heavy lifting up to 50 lbs, physically demanding requiring walking, bending, crouching, kneeling, and standing for long periods of time, working long hours in all types of weather conditions.
• Proper PPE is required.
• Health & safety oriented.

Technical Requirements:

• 2 years of Field Supervisory experience or large-scale landscape construction experience.
• A class 5 driver's license is required. The driver's abstract must be provided and approved by ABL Insurance.
• Experience operating landscaping and construction equipment such as; skid steers, tractors, backhoes, etc.
• Project management skills.

Education:

• Completion or in the process of completion of the Certified Horticultural Technician (CHT) program is considered an asset.
• Other related construction or safety training program completion is considered an asset.

Other Benefits:

Other Benefits: Company Vehicle, Company Bonus program as well as Employee Retention Bonus program.

• We offer competitive wages as well as overtime after 8 hours per day and 44 hours per week. (Starting at $25.00 to $40.00).
• Health and Dental benefits after your first season (6 months).
• We additionally sponsor high-potential employees wanting to pursue a long-term landscaping career through training and apprenticeship programs.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle.
• Must be willing to work 8 - 12 hour days Monday to Saturday.
• Must have steel-toed boots (6" at Ankle).
• MUST possess a CLEAN driver abstract, and be able to drive a truck with a trailer.

We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. Alpha Better Landscaping also has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Thank you for your interest in Alpha Better Landscaping. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All other resumes will remain on file for 6 months.

Job Type: Full-time, Seasonal.