Enhancements Foreman

LMI Colorado Inc; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LMI Colorado Landscapes is seeking an Enhancements Foreman to lead a crew on commercial landscape enhancement and construction projects throughout the Denver metro area. This hands‑on role combines crew leadership with landscape installation, hardscape construction, and equipment operation.

Working alongside crew members and coordinating with Production Managers and project supervisors, you will help deliver quality work safely, on schedule, and according to project specifications.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with concrete installation, retaining walls, and hardscape features.
• Knowledge of grading, excavation, base preparation, compaction, and drainage.
• Proficiency operating landscape construction equipment with safety focus.
• Ability to read landscape plans and follow drawings and specs.
• Strong leadership and communication to organize daily tasks and crew productivity.
• Able to work outdoors in varied Colorado weather and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead and work alongside a crew, assign tasks, and coordinate labor, equipment, and materials.
• Install concrete walkways, curbs, pads, retaining walls, and paver features.
• Perform excavation, grading, site preparation, base prep, compaction, and drainage work.
• Install decorative rock, mulch, edging, sod; assist with planting.
• Read plans and specs; inspect completed work for quality and accuracy.
• Safely operate skid steers, mini excavators, compactors, loaders; inspect and report needs.
• Ensure materials are loaded, unloaded, transported, and secured on site.
• Monitor progress, communicate site challenges, and maintain daily records.
• Train and mentor crew members in installation techniques and safety.
• Lead daily safety discussions and enforce PPE, keep sites organized, report incidents.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team motivation

Tools

Skid steers

Mini excavators

Compactors

Landscape equipment

Job description

LMI Colorado Landscapes is seeking an Enhancements Foreman to lead a crew on commercial landscape enhancement and construction projects throughout the Denver metro area. This hands‑on role combines crew leadership with landscape installation, hardscape construction, and equipment operation. Working alongside crew members and coordinating with Production Managers and project supervisors, you will help deliver quality work safely, on schedule, and according to project specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and work alongside a crew, assign daily tasks, and coordinate labor, equipment, and materials with Production Managers and project supervisors.
• Install concrete walkways, curbs, and pads; construct retaining walls; and install paver patios, walkways, and other hardscape features.
• Perform excavation, grading, site preparation, base preparation, compaction, and drainage work to support proper installation.
• Install decorative rock, gravel, mulch, edging, and sod; prepare soil and assist with planting trees and shrubs as needed.
• Read landscape plans, construction drawings, and project specifications, and inspect completed work for quality and accuracy.
• Safely operate skid steers, mini excavators, compactors, loaders, and other landscape construction equipment. Inspect equipment daily and report maintenance or repair needs.
• Ensure equipment and materials are properly loaded, unloaded, transported, and secured.
• Monitor project progress, communicate site challenges and material shortages, and maintain daily records of labor, equipment use, and completed work.
• Train and mentor crew members in installation techniques, safe equipment operation, tool handling, and company standards.
• Conduct daily safety discussions, enforce safety policies and personal protective equipment requirements, maintain organized jobsites, and promptly report incidents, equipment damage, and unsafe conditions.

Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with concrete installation, retaining walls, paver construction, and landscape materials such as rock, mulch, and sod.
• Knowledge of grading, excavation, base preparation, compaction, and drainage.
• Proficiency operating skid steers, mini excavators, compactors, and other construction equipment, with an understanding of jobsite safety and equipment maintenance.
• Ability to read landscape plans and follow construction drawings and project specifications.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to organize daily tasks and manage crew productivity.
• Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work in varying Colorado weather, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, repetitive tasks, and working on uneven terrain and active construction sites.
• Ability to regularly lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with assistance or equipment for heavier loads, and safely operate equipment and hand tools.
• Preferred: at least three years of experience in landscape enhancements, hardscape construction, or a related field.
• Strongly preferred: previous experience leading a landscape construction or enhancements crew.
• Preferred: a valid driver's license. Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.