Construction Foreman

Lindgren Landscape; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Sick time

Health insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Lindgren Landscape, an award-winning landscape design/build/maintain company serving Northern Colorado, seeks a hands-on Landscape Construction Crew Lead. You will lead a crew of up to 6, implement projects, and ensure safety and quality workmanship while maintaining client relations.

Required 4+ years in residential landscape construction and 3 years installation, plus crew management experience. Benefits include PTO, health, life, and a 401(k) plan. Hours vary with business needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; landscape certification preferred.
• Landscape industry certification preferred.
• 3 years landscape installation experience required.
• 4+ years residential landscape construction experience required.
• Crew management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and instruct Crews to produce an excellent and profitable product.
• Emphasize safe use of tools and training on safety procedures.
• Be onsite ambassador to clients with high-quality customer service.
• Teach and train crewmembers as needed.
• Maintain and care for company equipment, tools, and vehicles.
• Complete project documentation in an organized manner.
• Forecast equipment, labor, and material needs for efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Reading plans

Multi-tasking

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Landscape industry certification

Job description

Lindgren Landscape is an award-winning, landscape design/build/maintain company serving Northern Colorado since 1995. Although we are known for creating high-end custom landscapes, we design and install landscapes of all scopes and sizes. Our people are the reason for our success. We are looking for people who are dedicated to the landscape industry and have a passion for quality. See some of our workon our website at www.lindgrenlandscape.com.

Position Summary

This is a hands-on, full-time positionresponsible for leading a landscape construction crew of up to 6 members to implement landscape projects. This position will require knowledge in hardscape, plant material, outdoor lighting, water features, grading, snow removal, etc. Will be responsible for keeping accurate records, promoting jobsite safety, and quality workmanship. Must be an effective leader and motivator as well as possess good character and integrity.

Salary: $29-36 + Bonus depending on education and experience.

Benefits: We offered paid time off, sick time, health, Life, and a 401(k) plan.

Essential Duties and Major Responsibilities

• Lead and instruct Crews to produce an excellent and profitable product.
• Emphasize safe use of tools, machinery and equipment while providing training on safety gear and procedures.
• Be our onsite ambassador to our client, always providing high-quality customer service.
• Teach and train crewmembers as needed.
• Maintain and care for company equipment, tools, and vehicles.
• Complete project documentation in an organized and timely manner.
• Forecast equipment, labor, and material needs to ensure efficient production.
• Attend training classes and seminars as requested by managers.
• Assist with snow removal as needed.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Education

• High school or equivalent preferred; Landscape industry certification preferred.
• Landscape industry certification preferred.

Experience

• Landscape Installation: 3 years (Required)
• 4+ years residential landscape construction experience (Required)
• Crew management experience (Required)

Specialized Skills

• Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean MVR, willing to provide copy of.
• Able and willing to pass a pre-employment drug screening & Background Check.
• Must be self-motivated and possess strong leadership skills.
• Must be able to read and interpret landscape plans.
• Must be professional in appearance and actions.
• Must be detail oriented and quality driven.
• Must be well organized with strong communication skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Horticulture background preferred.

Hours: Hours vary and are dependent on business needs. Weekends may be needed to satisfy the work load.