Construction Lead

Green Garden Landscaping; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Garden Landscaping seeks a Construction Lead to manage on-site landscaping projects in the Greater Seattle area. You will oversee enhancements, coordinate crews, and ensure quality from start to finish.

You’ll demonstrate hands-on leadership, run heavy equipment as needed, and maintain safety and client satisfaction across residential and commercial sites. A strong work ethic and reliable truck operation are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on landscaping experience, including advanced pruning, installs, renovations, and cleanup.
• Knowledge of Pacific Northwest plant material, turf care, and seasonal maintenance.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Independently execute a wide variety of enhancement work to scope, including pruning, mulch installs, sod renovations, and power washing.
• Maintain a client-ready presence on site and represent the company from arrival to departure.
• Operate company trucks and trailers between job sites safely and responsibly.
• Communicate with management on progress, site conditions, and needs.
• Track materials and debris to support estimating and profitability.
• Keep tools organized and report issues promptly.

Skills

Hands-on landscaping

Team leadership

Physical stamina

Decision making

Communication

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

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Construction Lead

• Greater Seattle, WA
• Green Garden Landscaping

Green Garden Landscaping is a growing, established residential and commercial landscaping and construction company serving the greater Seattle area — across maintenance, irrigation, enhancements, and design-build. We’re looking for a skilled hands-on pro who takes pride in doing the work right, and wants to grow with a company building real systems and standards in this industry.

What You’ll Do

• Independently execute a wide variety of enhancement work to scope — including rejuvenation and dormancy pruning, mulch installs, sod and lawn renovations, gravel work, planting projects, one-time cleanups, and power washing
• Maintain a professional, client-ready presence on every site — you represent GGL the moment you pull in the driveway
• Operate and drive company trucks and trailers safely and responsibly between job sites
• Communicate proactively with management on job progress, site conditions, client concerns, and equipment or material needs
• Keep tools and equipment organized, tracked, and maintained — report issues as soon as they happen, not after they become a bigger problem
• Track materials and debris accurately on every job to support better estimating and profitability company-wide

What We’re Looking For

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on landscaping experience, including advanced pruning practices, installs, renovations, plantings and clean up work
• Working knowledge of Pacific Northwest plant material, turf care, and seasonal maintenance practices
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and perform physically demanding outdoor work in all weather
• Strong judgment and independence — able to assess a site, make the right call, and execute without hand-holding
• Team-first attitude paired with real ownership of outcomes — quality, safety, and client experience
• Ability to run heavy equipment and machinery

Core Values at Green Garden

• Safety First: We lead with care for our people, our clients, and our community. Everyone goes home safe, every single day.
• Integrity: We do what’s right, not what’s easy.
• Excellence: We build trust by listening, solving, delivering with excellence and commitment to doing it right. Happy clients become loyal partners.
• Teamwork: We win together. No one succeeds alone.
• Growth Mindset: We improve every day and build careers, not just jobs.