Crew Lead / Site Superintendent

METRO HORT GROUP, INC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A Brooklyn-based Landscape Design-Build agency is seeking an experienced Site Superintendent/Crew Lead to oversee high-end residential and commercial projects. The role involves leading installations, supervising crews, and ensuring quality and safety on-site. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to craftsmanship and customer service.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Seasonal Office Closures

Group Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in carpentry, masonry, and landscape construction trades.
• Prior supervisory experience leading field crews.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site installation of landscape and architectural elements.
• Supervise and train crew in safety and quality control.
• Manage site organization and logistics.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem Solving

Tools

Compactors

Laser Levels

Transit Tools

Job description

A Brooklyn-based Landscape Design-Build agency specializing in urban outdoor environments is searching for an experienced and proactive Site Superintendent/Crew Lead to work on a range of high-end residential, commercial, and institutional projects. Developing small spaces with an eye on style, practical details, and timelessness, our projects range from rooftop terraces, Brownstone backyards, boutique hotels, and custom furnishings.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Lead on-site installation of landscape and architectural elements, interpreting drawings and guiding crew toward daily and long-term goals.
• Supervise and train crew in safety, quality control, tool handling, and equipment use, ensuring compliance with company and OSHA standards.
• Manage site and shop organization, cleanliness, and material/tools logistics, coordinating procurement with Directors.
• Conduct quality checks on-site and in the shop to uphold craftsmanship and resolve issues promptly.
• Coordinate schedules with designers, project managers, and subcontractors to maintain momentum and proper sequencing.
• Participate in pre-construction meetings and lead site kickoffs; track progress with daily logs and updates to leadership.
• Maintain records including timesheets, labor logs, and weather reports; oversee required inspections and permits.
• Represent the company on-site with clients and neighbors, managing access, expectations, and urban site logistics.
• Ensure execution of design details with precision; collaborate with design team on real-time adjustments as needed.
• Monitor and report on crew attendance, behavior, and performance issues.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Proven experience in carpentry, masonry, and other landscape construction trades
• Prior supervisory experience leading field crews
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings
• High level of accountability and problem-solving in dynamic field environments
• Experience using compactors, laser levels, and transit tools
• Experience with softscape installation and irrigation is a plus

Additional Information

The candidate joins a tight-knit team of design and construction professionals dedicated to rapid project delivery, exceptional customer service, intentional craftsmanship, and mutual support. Brook Landscape conducts regular team building initiatives to promote a strong foundation of trust, leadership, and long-term professional development. We are looking for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and sees challenges as opportunities to grow and elevate the team.

Brook Landscape is proud to invest in our team’s well-being through paid holidays, seasonal office closures (including the week between Christmas and New Year), and group health and life insurance plans.

Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000 annually

Please reach out by email to [e-mail], with your resume and work samples attached in PDF format (under 10MB). No calls please. No recruiter contact. Thank you for your time and interest in Brook Landscape.