Hardscape Crew Lead — 4-Day Week & High-End Outdoor Projects

MaineGuide

Windham (ME)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 62,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Four-day workweek

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k) with 4% company match

Medical benefits

Job summary

Maine Outdoor Spaces is hiring an experienced hardscape professional to manage an installation crew and build high-end residential outdoor living projects. This is a hands-on field management position with accountability for crew productivity, workmanship, and communication while performing skilled installation work.

More than five years of professional hardscape installation experience and demonstrated crew leadership experience are required.

Qualifications

More than five years of professional hardscape installation experience.
Demonstrated crew leadership experience is required.
Ability to carry a project from plans through layout, installation, and completion.
Valid driver's license and safe operation of equipment.

Responsibilities

Manage the crew: Plan daily work, assign clear responsibilities, keep people productive, and adjust assignments as conditions change.
Lead installation: Read plans, establish layouts and elevations, and lead excavation, drainage, base preparation, and finished installation.
Produce at a high level: Work alongside your crew, perform technically demanding tasks, and maintain strong production without sacrificing workmanship.
Manage progress: Work toward project schedules and estimated labor hours. Recognize when production is falling behind and communicate the cause and a proposed solution.
Keep management informed: Provide daily project updates covering completed work, upcoming needs, site conditions, and issues affecting cost, quality, or schedule. Report urgent problems promptly.
Plan ahead: Anticipate materials, equipment, deliveries, and crew needs so work can continue efficiently.
Develop your team: Demonstrate proper methods, give clear feedback, and hold crew members accountable respectfully and consistently.
Own the quality: Check work throughout construction, address deficiencies early, and maintain a safe, organized jobsite.
Represent MOS professionally: Communicate respectfully with homeowners, vendors, and trade partners. Bring scope changes and customer requests to the Operations Manager for approval.