Landscape Construction Crew Leader

The-Greenery,-Inc; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The-Greenery, Inc., based in the Charleston area, is seeking a Crew Leader to oversee landscape construction crews on our projects. You will lead a team of 2–6, interpret blueprints, and ensure safe, high-quality installations of hardscape, softscape, irrigation, and drainage.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in landscape construction, a valid driver's license, strong leadership and communication skills, and may be bilingual in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of landscape construction experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and drawings.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety, cleanliness, and organization on job sites.
• Supervise 2–6 crew members on landscape projects.
• Interpret blueprints and site plans to guide installation.
• Ensure installation of hardscape, softscape, irrigation, and drainage.
• Coordinate tasks and monitor progress to meet deadlines.
• Operate and maintain construction equipment.
• Communicate with project managers and subcontractors.
• Train and mentor crew members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Bilingual EN/ES

Blueprint reading

Team supervision

Reading plans

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Skid steer

Compactor

Saw

Trencher

Job description

Description

Oversee and manage field labor for landscape construction projects. The Crew Leader will be responsible for leading a team of crew members and technicians, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality. Crew Leaders directly report to Project Supervisor or Construction Project Managers.

Core Values

1. Culture of Safety – Safety is always job #1
2. A Growing Tradition Plants, Personally, Financially and Professionally
3. Employee Owned – Personal Pride in Success with an Owners Mentality
4. Exceptional Customer Experience – Delighting our Clients with our Products and Services
5. Good Neighbors – Community Pride – Sharing our Success
6. Respectability – Treating Others as we want to be treated

Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of job site safety, cleanliness, and organization
• Supervise and lead a crew of 2–6 team members on landscape construction projects
• Interpret blueprints, site plans, and construction drawings to guide installation activities
• Ensure proper installation of hardscape (pavers, retaining walls, patios), softscape (trees, shrubs, sod), irrigation systems, drainage, and other landscape elements
• Coordinate daily tasks, assign responsibilities, and monitor progress to meet deadlines and specifications
• Operate and maintain construction equipment (e.g., skid steers, compactors, saws, trenchers)
• Communicate effectively with Construction Project Managers, Project Supervisors and Subcontractors to ensure smooth execution and field coordination
• Train and mentor crew members to promote skill development and team performance

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities

• 2+ years of experience in landscape construction preferably within the Greenery Team
• Valid driver’s license
• Strong knowledge of landscape installation techniques, equipment, and tools
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and technical documents
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred+

Education and Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent desired
• Previous outside construction, landscape, or similar field experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills a must
• 6 months commercial landscape experience preferred but not required

Physical Requirements

• Outdoor work environment in varying weather conditions.
• May require lifting up to 50 lbs and working with tools or machinery.
• Exposure to machinery, dirt, and dust
• May require occasional overtime, including weekends
• May require travel to outside locations and overnight stays

This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position. Job descriptions are not intended and do not create employment contracts.