Landscape Construction Foreman

SS Landscaping Services; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

SS Landscaping is seeking a construction foreman to lead field teams on varied landscaping and irrigation projects. You will review plans with managers, coordinate with owners and architects, and ensure precise execution of layouts and irrigation installations.

The role requires skills in site management, equipment operation, and documentation, with a focus on safety and efficiency in all weather conditions. A valid driver’s license and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• English speaking is required.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in landscaping/construction roles.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and notes with Project Managers or estimators before job start.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, and homeowners on site.
• Prepare and manage field documentation including daily reports and time sheets.
• Document changes to irrigation and landscaping on as-built drawings.
• Delegate tasks to subordinates to maximize site efficiency.
• Plan for materials, labor, and equipment to maintain project durations.
• Operate heavy equipment as needed (excavators, skid steer, forklift).
• Identify plants and layout irrigation installations per plans.
• Ensure quality control and organization on site, including safety forms.

Skills

English speaking

5+ years experience

Tools

Excavators

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

• English speaking

• 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:

Prevailing Wage: $53.35/hr *Includes fringes

Prevailing Operator: $89.34/hr *Includes fringes

Union Wages: $41.13 *Includes fringes

*Private Projects: D.O.E. ($27-$42/hr)