Crew Foreman

Jake's Designs Inc; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Jake's Designs Inc in Colorado Springs is seeking a Crew Foreman to lead landscaping projects. You will manage the crew, ensure tasks are completed on time, and communicate effectively with the project manager and clients.

Ideal candidates must have a minimum of 3 years experience in the landscape industry, possess strong leadership and communication skills, and be comfortable with technology. A valid driver’s license is required, and snow removal duties will be part of the role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in the landscape industry.
• Self-driven with a 'Whatever it takes' attitude.
• Presentable appearance and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage crew members to ensure tasks are completed efficiently.
• Communicate project progress to the project manager.
• Assist with administrative tasks when the project manager is unavailable.

Skills

Landscape industry experience

Team leadership

Technology comfort

Equipment operation

Job description

The professional team at Jake’s Designs is committed to delivering the highest-quality landscape design, architecture, and construction for residents and homeowners in the Colorado Springs, Colorado, area and surrounding neighborhoods. If you are looking for landscaping jobs and can commit to our highest-quality, customer-focused culture, consider applying for one of our many opportunities!

Due to the demand for our services, we regularly seek qualified personnel to fill our landscaping jobs.

Position Goal: To assist the leading crew with the project manager and install landscapes in an efficient manner to make the company profitable.

Responsibilities

Crew Management: The crew foreman needs to be able to keep his crew members on task with the duties they are assigned by the project manager at the toolbox meetings. This includes recognizing each person’s strengths and weaknesses so they get the proper assistance/training in areas they need. The crew foreman needs to assist with ideas to get landscape elements in an efficient manner in the allotted amount of time.

Communication: You must be able to effectively address any issues with the job to the crew and the project manager. You must understand the order of the phases needed to complete the job per design and communicate the progress to the project manager. In the absence of the project manager, you will need to field questions from clients and relay those to the project manager so he/she can get them addressed. You must be able to keep the conversation brief and the progress of the project rolling.

Operations: You need to make sure that all crew members understand and are able to complete the tasks assigned to them within the allotted amount of time given. This includes working beside the installers, pairing them with other crew members who excel at a task that others may need more training on. You will need to collaborate with the project manager to work with and train the crew members. You must be able to properly review, measure and understand landscape plans so they are properly laid out in the field. You must be able to think ahead of schedule and communicate any changes in deliveries, scope of work, or changes in the order of process to the project manager. You must make

Administrative: You must assist the project manager in tracking project duties and man-hours when the project manager is not on site.

Snow Removal: You will be required to perform snow removal duties during the snowy months.

The Experience

The thing that will separate us from other landscape companies is ‘the experience’ of our clients. There are two things that will define a “win” for our company.

• Is the client thrilled with the experience and product we delivered?
• Was the job profitable for the company?

Requirements :

• Landscape industry experience of 3 years minimum
• Winners Mindset…Self driven individual that sees the big picture…Whatever it takes attitude
• Comfortable with technology (tablets and smartphones)
• Valid Driver’s License with no previous infractions…you need to be insurable
• Presentable appearance and communication skills with highly affluent people
• Ability to work in a team environment and lead crew members
• Ability to run all equipment on site in a safe and efficient manner, including regular maintenance.

How this position contributes to our success

We can present designs and proposals until we are blue in the face, but if we cannot get them installed efficiently and achieve great results, we are nothing. You will lead your crew members in the field and communicate any successes/shortcomings to the project manager. This will ensure great references in the future and will set us apart from other landscape companies in the Colorado Springs area.

Performance will be evaluated on…

• The client is thrilled with the final product & the overall experience.
• The company finished on time & within budget per your leadership and planning.
• Your attitude towards continual improvement.
• Our clients’ recommendations to others based on their experience.
• Ratings & client reviews.
• Profit goals are met & exceeded.