Hardscape Foreman / Crew Leader

Gerhart's Landscaping Services; Telford (PA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time, year-round employment

Overtime opportunities

Health insurance benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Snow and winter work available

Ongoing training and development

Advancement opportunities

Modern equipment and management team

Job summary

Gerhart’s Landscaping in Telford, PA is seeking an experienced Hardscape Foreman / Crew Leader to join our team. You will lead and work alongside a crew to deliver outdoor living spaces from start to finish, ensuring craftsmanship and safety.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, project layouts, grades, and coordinating materials and equipment. Prior hardscape/landscape construction experience and crew leadership are strongly preferred; bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in hardscape or landscape construction is required.
• Previous experience as a Crew Leader or Foreman is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in paver patio and walkway installation, retaining wall construction, steps, and outdoor living installations.
• Skilled in excavation, grading, establishing elevations, drainage installation, base preparation, and compaction.
• Ability to read plans, perform layouts, and manage daily production and quality.
• Strong equipment operation skills (skid steer, mini excavator, etc.).
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including training and developing crew members.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Industry certifications (such as ICPI) and bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a hardscape/landscape construction crew on job sites.
• Work hands-on alongside your crew, providing daily leadership, direction, and training.
• Review project plans, layouts, and specifications to ensure accurate execution.
• Perform project layout, establish proper grades and elevations, and oversee site preparation.
• Manage excavation, base preparation, drainage, compaction, and installation processes.
• Install patios, walkways, retaining walls, steps, drainage systems, and other landscape construction features.
• Operate construction equipment such as skid steers, mini excavators, compactors, and saws.
• Organize labor, materials, equipment, and daily production to keep projects on schedule.
• Maintain high standards for craftsmanship, quality, and jobsite safety.
• Inspect work throughout the project, proactively addressing issues to ensure quality results.
• Communicate project progress, material needs, and challenges with management.
• Complete required job documentation, including photos and time entries.
• Represent Gerhart’s Landscaping professionally with clients and other contractors.

Skills

Leadership

Crew supervision

Reading plans

Project coordination

Equipment operation

Tools

Skid steer

Mini excavator

Compactor

Job description

Gerhart’s Landscaping, a well-established and growing company based in Telford, PA, is seeking an experienced Hardscape Foreman / Crew Leader to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled hardscape professional who takes pride in delivering high-quality outdoor living spaces and is ready to take ownership of projects from start to finish. At Gerhart’s Landscaping, employees benefit from year-round, stable employment, competitive pay, and opportunities for advancement within a supportive and professional environment. If you are looking to grow your career with a company that values craftsmanship, leadership, and teamwork, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a hardscape/landscape construction crew on job sites.
• Work hands-on alongside your crew, providing daily leadership, direction, and training.
• Review project plans, layouts, and specifications to ensure accurate execution.
• Perform project layout, establish proper grades and elevations, and oversee site preparation.
• Manage excavation, base preparation, drainage, compaction, and installation processes.
• Install patios, walkways, retaining walls, steps, drainage systems, and other landscape construction features.
• Operate construction equipment such as skid steers, mini excavators, compactors, and saws.
• Organize labor, materials, equipment, and daily production to keep projects on schedule.
• Maintain high standards for craftsmanship, quality, and jobsite safety.
• Inspect work throughout the project, proactively addressing issues to ensure quality results.
• Communicate project progress, material needs, and challenges with management.
• Complete required job documentation, including photos and time entries.
• Represent Gerhart’s Landscaping professionally with clients and other contractors.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in hardscape or landscape construction is required.
• Previous experience as a Crew Leader or Foreman is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in paver patio and walkway installation, retaining wall construction, steps, and outdoor living installations.
• Skilled in excavation, grading, establishing elevations, drainage installation, base preparation, and compaction.
• Ability to read plans, perform layouts, and manage daily production and quality.
• Strong equipment operation skills (skid steer, mini excavator, etc.).
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including training and developing crew members.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Industry certifications (such as ICPI) and bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus, but not required.

Compensation

$32.00–$40.00+ per hour, based on experience and demonstrated abilities. Candidates with advanced skills in hardscape construction, equipment operation, layout, grading, and crew leadership will be considered at the upper end of the range.

Benefits

• Full-time, year-round employment
• Opportunities for overtime
• Health insurance benefits
• Retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Snow and winter work available
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunities for advancement within the company
• Modern equipment and support from an experienced management team