Landscape Construction & Maintenance Foreman

The Contractor Consultants; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Madroño Landscape Design Studio in San Francisco, CA, is seeking an experienced foreman to lead landscape construction or maintenance crews across San Francisco and the Peninsula. This hands‑on role requires coordinating daily activities, ensuring quality and safety, and keeping projects on schedule.

The ideal candidate has a proven ability to manage crews, read plans, and communicate effectively with clients and partners. Field leadership and a passion for outdoor spaces are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading crews in landscaping, landscape construction, hardscaping, or related field.
• Ability to organize field work and give clear direction to a small crew.
• Strong working knowledge of safety standards and project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead and organize a crew of approximately three to four employees.
• Assign daily work and ensure crew understands priorities, specifications, and safety expectations.
• Work directly alongside crew members when needed.
• Read plans, review layouts, and sequence construction activities.
• Coordinate materials, deliveries, vendors, fabricators, and subcontractors.
• Track project progress and communicate field updates to company leadership.
• Maintain clean, organized, and professional job sites.
• Identify field conditions that may affect schedule, drainage, grading, access, or installation.
• Confirm work is completed according to plans, company standards, and applicable codes.
• Operate landscape tools and compact equipment safely.
• Train and support crew members as they develop new skills.
• Communicate respectfully with clients, coworkers, vendors, and project partners.

Skills

Crew leadership

Site supervision

Plan reading

Safety standards

Job description

Job Overview

Company: Madroño Landscape Design Studio

Location: San Francisco, California

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000–$85,000+ per year, based on experience

Schedule: Field-based, with overtime as project needs require

Service Area: Primarily San Francisco, with occasional projects on the Peninsula

The Role

Madroño Landscape Design Studio is hiring an experienced foreman to lead landscape construction or maintenance crews throughout San Francisco and nearby Peninsula communities.

We are open to candidates whose strongest background is in landscape construction, landscape maintenance, or a combination of both. Our most immediate need is for someone who can lead construction projects, but we also want to meet experienced maintenance leaders who know how to manage crews, routes, properties, and client expectations.

This is a hands‑on field leadership role. You will work alongside your crew, organize daily activities, maintain quality and safety standards, and keep projects or maintenance routes moving efficiently.

What You Will Do

• Lead and organize a crew of approximately three to four employees.
• Assign daily work and make sure the crew understands priorities, specifications, and safety expectations.
• Work directly alongside crew members when needed.
• Read plans, review layouts, and sequence construction activities.
• Coordinate materials, deliveries, vendors, fabricators, and subcontractors.
• Track project progress and communicate field updates to company leadership.
• Maintain clean, organized, and professional job sites.
• Identify field conditions that may affect schedule, drainage, grading, access, or installation.
• Confirm work is completed according to plans, company standards, and applicable codes.
• Operate landscape tools and compact equipment safely.
• Train and support crew members as they develop new skills.
• Communicate respectfully with clients, coworkers, vendors, and project partners.

Construction-Focused Responsibilities May Include

• Carpentry and fence construction
• Masonry and concrete work
• Grading, excavation, and drainage
• Irrigation installation
• Paver and tile installation
• Low-voltage landscape lighting
• Plant, shrub, and tree installation
• Coordination with specialty fabricators and trade partners
• Job-site preparation and final project cleanup

Maintenance-Focused Responsibilities May Include

• Managing a scheduled route of residential or commercial properties
• Planning multiple property visits throughout the day
• Directing mowing, pruning, planting, cleanup, and seasonal work
• Monitoring irrigation and general plant health
• Maintaining consistent service standards across properties
• Communicating site needs, client requests, and recommended follow-up work
• Keeping vehicles, tools, materials, and schedules organized

Required Qualifications

• Experience leading crews in landscaping, landscape construction, hardscaping, exterior construction, grounds maintenance, or a related field
• Ability to organize field work and give clear direction to a small crew
• Strong working