Construction Crew Leader / Foreman

Peabody Landscape Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Peabody Landscape Group in Columbus, OH seeks a Construction Crew Leader to guide a field crew on residential and commercial landscape projects. You will read plans, coordinate with production and sales, and supervise daily field activities, ensuring safety and quality on site.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in landscape construction or a related horticulture degree with hands-on crew time. A valid driver’s license and ability to operate equipment are essential for daily operations and site

Qualifications

• 3+ years of field landscape construction experience or a horticulture/landscape degree with crew time
• Ability to read landscape construction drawings
• Valid driver’s license; can drive medium-duty trucks with a trailer

Responsibilities

• Lead a field crew on installation and hardscape construction projects
• Own the day’s plan, including site sequence, quality, safety, and closeout
• Walk new projects with the production manager and salesperson before work starts
• Read landscape construction drawings and build what they say
• Build patios, walls, steps, and outdoor structures as planned
• Run a daily quality walk before the crew leaves the site
• Complete daily timesheets, field reports, and required photos
• Keep equipment checked, greased, fueled, and loaded for the next day
• Communicate clearly with the office, the client on site, and the crew
• Train crew members on the work and equipment they are assigned

Skills

Read drawings

Train crew

Site communication

Quality control

Education

Horticulture/landscape degree

Tools

Skid loader

Mini-excavator

Saws

Tamps

Medium-duty trucks with trailer

Job description

# Construction Crew Leader / ForemanResidential Design/Build & Commercial Construction · Full-time · Columbus, OH← All open positions Leer en español →## The RoleLead a landscape-construction crew on residential design/build and commercial properties across Central Ohio. Full-time, based in Columbus, OH.$25–$33 per hour, based on experience and crew assignmentConstruction crew leaders turn the plan into finished field work. We look for people who can read the drawings, communicate site problems early, train the crew, and check the work before leaving the property.### What the Work Includes* Lead a field crew on installation and hardscape construction projects* Own the day's plan, including site sequence, quality, safety, and closeout* Walk every new project with the production manager and salesperson before work starts* Read landscape construction drawings and build what they say* Build hardscape and structures called for on the plans: patios, walls, steps, and outdoor structures* Run a daily quality walk before the crew leaves the site* Complete daily timesheets, field reports, and required photos* Keep equipment checked, greased, fueled, and loaded for the next day* Communicate clearly with the office, the client on site, and the crew* Train crew members on the work and equipment they are assigned### What It Takes* 3+ years of field landscape construction experience, or a horticulture/landscape degree with crew time* Working knowledge of plant, landscape, and hardscape materials* Able to read landscape construction drawings* Valid driver's license; able to drive medium-duty trucks with a trailer* Comfortable running equipment: skid loader, mini-excavator, saws, tampers* Able to communicate site issues before they become client complaints* Comfortable working outside through all four Ohio seasons### Helps, Not Required* Hardscape installation experience (patios, walls, steps)* Snow operations experience* Spanish/English bilingual## Apply for This RoleThe form asks for your contact information and a short work history. We review applications as they come in. A resume is not required. You can describe your experience in the box above. Prefer to write it out or send a resume directly?Email your applicationor call [phone].¿Prefiere solicitar en español? Vea el puesto y complete la solicitud en español.Peabody Landscape Group is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.