Landscape Construction Foreman

SS Landscaping Services, Inc.; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401K matching

Yearly bonuses

Job summary

SS Landscaping is seeking a construction foreman to lead our on-site teams and ensure project requirements are met on time. This hands-on role involves reviewing plans with PMs, coordinating with clients, and managing daily field operations.

Located in Washington, Tacoma, we offer health benefits, paid time off, 401K matching, and yearly bonuses. The right candidate will have 5+ years of experience and a valid driver's license to operate heavy equipment on site.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience leading construction or landscaping projects.
• Ability to review plans and coordinate with PMs.
• Strong communication and delegation skills.

Responsibilities

• Review plans with Project Managers or estimators before job start.
• Coordinate with owners, architects and homeowners as needed.
• Document changes and maintain daily reports and timesheets.
• Delegate tasks to subordinates to maximize on-site efficiency.
• Prepare critical paths and schedule materials, labor and equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Site coordination

Project planning

Communication

Tools

Excavator

Skid Steer

Forklift

Job description

SS Landscaping is adding construction foreman to our construction team. This position directly impacts the success of our construction department. In addition to maintain our client's properties we also offer enhancement services i.e. irrigation, water features, walls, drainage, clearing/grading, etc. If you are interested in growing your knowledge, skills, expertise, salary and benefits within the landscaping field, we can offer that opportunity.

Review plans, specifications and notes with Project Managers or estimators, as needed, prior to job start to ensure complete understanding of the project requirements.

Review and compare plans, specifications, proposal and notes with site conditions for verification and layout.

Coordination with owners, architects, homeowners, etc.

Various forms of documentation including: extra work tickets, daily reports, safety forms, time sheets, field files, etc.

Review and documentation of changes made to irrigation and landscaping on as-built drawings.

Delegation of responsibilities to subordinates to ensure maximum efficiency on site.

Preparation of critical paths, forecast and schedule upcoming needs of: materials, labor, equipment to maintain project durations.

Operation of heavy equipment as necessary (Excavators, Skid Steer, Forklift).

Plant identification and layout per plans or instructions.

Layout, organization and quality control of irrigation installation.

Able to twist and/or lift, (such as shoveling bark, topsoil, etc)

Able to bend, kneel, or squat for prolonged period of time (planting annuals, groundcover, etc.)

Able to reach above shoulder height

Able to climb into truck bed, work on sloping ground

Able to handle equipment, such as wheelbarrow, shovels, rakes, brooms, etc.

Able to work in varying weather conditions

Valid driver's license

5+ years experience

SS Landscaping is a family owned business operating for the past 45 years. We strive to promote the family atmosphere and committed employees by offering well paying positions (MORE THAN OUR COMPETITORS) health benefits (LOW PREMIUMS AND LOW DEDUCTIBLES), paid time off, 401K (MATCHING OPTION) and financial advising services and YEARLY BONUSES. SS Landscaping is hired for many types of projects that pay HIGHER WAGES i.e. Union and Prevailing projects: