Hardscape Foreman

Trueline; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate of $30-$40+

Health & dental insurance

8 paid holidays

Earned Time Off

Simple IRA with company match

Short-term disability

Tuition/education reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A high-end landscape construction firm based in Southern Maine is seeking a Hardscape Site Foreman / Mason Project Lead to join their team. This role involves leading high-end hardscape construction projects such as patios and retaining walls, supervising a crew, and ensuring quality outcomes. Candidates must have at least 3 years of relevant experience and strong masonry skills. The company offers competitive hourly rates, health benefits, and opportunities for career growth in a stable, family-like environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in landscape or hardscape construction.
• Clean and valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to read plans and set grades.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site execution of high-end hardscape construction.
• Read and interpret blueprints/site plans.
• Supervise a small crew and mentor team members.
• Coordinate material needs and job schedules.
• Maintain organized, clean and safe job sites.

Skills

Masonry skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Ability to drive projects

Proficiency with construction tools

Education

Formal education in construction or related field

Tools

Construction tools

Heavy equipment

Job description

Overview

a high-end Landscape Construction firm based in Southern Maine (servicing Arundel through Kittery to Brunswick and west toward Bethel/Sunday River), is seeking a Hardscape Site Foreman / Mason Project Lead to join their team on year-round custom hardscape projects. This role offers an opportunity to lead exceptional outdoor living and stonework jobs, with great long-term stability and a growth-oriented culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site execution of high-end hardscape construction including excavation, layout, grading, patios, walkways, retaining walls, and natural stone features.
• Read and interpret blueprints/site plans/set grades, work closely with the office team and design partners to ensure quality outcomes.
• Supervise a small crew—mentor team members, ensure safe and efficient workflow, and maintain craftsmanship standards.
• Coordinate material needs, equipment (tractors, trucks, saws, compactors), job schedule and communicate progress with clients and vendors.
• Maintain organized, clean and safe job sites and proactively identify potential change-orders or design modifications prior to execution.
• Carry on masonry & natural stonework through the winter season (no snow plowing required).

Must-haves

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in landscape or hardscape construction, with demonstrated masonry skills (natural stone, block, brick) and site leadership.
• Ability to read plans and set grades, drive projects and crews with minimal supervision.
• Clean and valid driver’s license.
• Proficiency with construction tools, heavy-equipment (tractors, trucks, compactors etc.).
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving skills and professional demeanor when interacting with clients, builders and design staff.

Nice-to-haves

• Formal education or certification in construction, landscape design, masonry or related field.
• Previous experience with bespoke, high-end residential or custom hardscape builds rather than standard maintenance/installation work.
• Familiarity with managing budgets, timelines and coordinating material logistics on custom site-build projects.

Our Client Offers

• Hourly rate of $30-$40+ (DOE, highly skilled candidates negotiable)
• Health & dental insurance with multiple plan options
• 8 paid holidays
• Earned Time Off: 40 hours first year; up to 120 hours by year three
• Simple IRA with 3% company match (after 3 years)
• Short-term disability, paid parental leave, tuition/education reimbursement
• Year-round employment in a craftsmanship-driven business — no snow plowing, stable schedule and a supportive, family-like team environment
• Opportunity for career growth into higher responsibility and leadership roles

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.