Landscape Construction Foreman — Lead Hardscape Crew (PTO & 401k)

Air Comfort, Inc; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Overtime pay

CDL training opportunities

Employee discounts

Bonus incentives

Job summary

Nature's Perspective Landscaping in Evanston is seeking an experienced Landscape Construction Foreman to lead a crew through residential and commercial projects from site prep to final cleanup.

The role emphasizes safety, high quality workmanship, and teamwork. This seasonal, full-time position requires a minimum of three years of hardscape experience, strong plan-reading skills, and a valid Class C license. English fluency is essential; Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of professional hardscape construction experience, including crew leadership.
• Experience in masonry and hardscape installation, including stone flatwork, vertical hardscape, and retaining walls.
• Ability to read construction plans, establish layouts and grades, and organize projects.
• Experience with plant installations, bed renovations, soil preparation, transplanting, and mulching.
• Proficient in safely operating landscape construction tools and equipment.
• Ability to work outdoors, perform physical labor, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Valid Class C driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Strong English communication skills; Spanish language skills are a plus.
• Must be at least 18 years old and authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead and work alongside a crew on hardscape and landscape construction projects.
• Interpret construction plans, lay out projects, and oversee grading, paving, drainage, base preparation, and installation work.
• Direct the installation and demolition of patios, walkways, and retaining walls.
• Coordinate daily crew assignments, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Maintain job-site safety, quality workmanship, productivity, and organized cleanup.
• Communicate effectively with managers, clients, and crew members, and complete required reporting.

Skills

Hardscape experience

Crew leadership

Masonry installation

Reading plans

Site preparation

Plant installation

English communication

Licensed driver

Physical fitness

Bilingual Spanish

Job description

Nature's Perspective Landscaping in Evanston is seeking an experienced Landscape Construction Foreman to lead a crew through residential and commercial projects from site prep to final cleanup.

The role emphasizes safety, high quality workmanship, and teamwork. This seasonal, full-time position requires a minimum of three years of hardscape experience, strong plan-reading skills, and a valid Class C license. English fluency is essential; Spanish is a plus.