Ecological Landscape Construction Lead

Massachusetts Nursery and Landscape Association; West Boylston, Northern (MA, KY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Advancement opportunities

Company tools

Vehicles (trucks, trailers)

Job summary

Reimagined Roots is hiring an experienced Landscape Construction Foreman to lead a small crew through ecological landscape installation projects across Central Massachusetts. You will read plans, organize field work, and keep projects moving safely and efficiently with minimal oversight.

This leadership role emphasizes quality, client communication, and the ecological mission of replacing conventional lawns with resilient ecosystems. 2+ years in construction and foreman experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional landscape construction experience.
• Experience leading a crew or taking ownership of field work preferred.
• Ability to read landscape plans and translate them into field execution.
• Experience with site preparation, grading, drainage, planting, hardscape support, material staging, and jobsite organization.
• Ability to anticipate tools and materials, identify potential issues, and keep work moving with minimal oversight.
• Strong attention to quality, safety, and clean execution.
• Clear, respectful communication with crew members, clients, and leadership.
• Honest, coachable, organized, and comfortable giving and receiving direct feedback.
• Reliable for early starts, outdoor work, and changing field conditions.
• Genuine interest in Reimagined Roots’ ecological and regenerative approach to landscaping.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical execution of landscape construction projects, including site preparation, layout, grading, drainage, planting, hardscape support, material staging, tool and equipment readiness, quality control, jobsite cleanup, daily documentation, and professional client communication.
• Make the plan buildable in the field by anticipating needs, loading the right tools, identifying material gaps, and staying aligned with daily priorities and safety.
• Elevate scope, safety, layout, or client questions when necessary to keep projects on track.

Skills

Landscape experience

Crew leadership

Plan reading

Site management

Quality and safety

Communication

Reliability

Adaptability

Ecological landscaping

Job description

Reimagined Roots is hiring an experienced Landscape Construction Foreman to lead a small crew through ecological landscape installation projects across Central Massachusetts. You will read plans, organize field work, and keep projects moving safely and efficiently with minimal oversight.

This leadership role emphasizes quality, client communication, and the ecological mission of replacing conventional lawns with resilient ecosystems. 2+ years in construction and foreman experience preferred.