LANDSCAPE CREW LEAD

Mom's Design Build; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan/401K Matching

Professional Development Opportunities

Uniform Package

Employee Discount

Employee Recruitment Bonus Opportunie

Company-Wide Social Events

Job summary

Mom’s Design Build is seeking a Landscape Crew Lead to oversee field operations on residential outdoor living projects in Minnesota. You will lead installation crews, ensure work quality, and coordinate with project managers and designers to achieve on‑time, defect‑free results.

The role requires reading plans, operating landscape equipment, and mentoring crew members while maintaining safety and professional client interaction. Competitive hourly pay plus benefits is provided.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of landscape construction or outdoor living installation experience.
• Proven leadership experience managing small crews.
• Strong knowledge of hardscaping, carpentry, grading and construction techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans.
• Experience operating skid steers, excavators and other landscape equipment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work outdoors in Minnesota weather.
• Excellent communication across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise installation crews on residential projects.
• Delegate tasks clearly and efficiently to maximize productivity.
• Train and mentor crew members on installation techniques and safety procedures.
• Read and interpret design plans, construction drawings and specifications.
• Oversee installation of decks, patios, retaining walls, stonework, lighting systems, fire features, and water features.
• Ensure structural integrity, proper grading, drainage, and layout accuracy.
• Coordinate equipment, materials, and subcontractors as needed.
• Ensure all permits are in place.
• Conduct daily quality checks and maintain clean, organized jobsites.
• Serve as a professional on-site representative of the company.
• Communicate project progress and timelines with homeowners.

Skills

Crew leadership

Landscape construction

Read plans

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Communication

Hardscape knowledge

Grading

Tools

Skid steer

Excavator

Job description

• $24.00 - $35.00 Per Hour + Benefits - Hourly Wage Dependent Upon Skills & Experience

Job Description

Mom’s Design Build is one of the leading landscape design and outdoor living firms in the Midwest. We specialize in high-end, custom outdoor environments including decks, fire features, front entries, automated motorized screens, landscape lighting, patios, pools, outdoor kitchens, pergolas and pavilions, natural stonework, recreational spaces, water features, metalwork, retaining walls, and more. Our projects are design-forward, detail-driven, and built to last.

The Landscape Crew Lead is a hands-on field leader responsible for overseeing daily on-site operations, ensuring projects are built to plan, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards. This role combines technical expertise, leadership, and client-facing professionalism. The Crew Lead works closely with Project Managers, Designers, and Installation Teams to deliver exceptional outdoor living spaces.

Field Leadership & Crew Management

• Lead and supervise installation crews on residential outdoor living projects
• Delegate tasks clearly and efficiently to maximize productivity
• Train and mentor crew members on proper installation techniques and safety procedures

Project Execution

• Read and interpret design plans, construction drawings, and specifications
• Oversee installation of decks, patios, retaining walls, stonework, pergolas, pavilions, lighting systems, fire features, and water features
• Ensure structural integrity, proper grading, drainage, and layout accuracy
• Coordinate equipment, materials, and subcontractors as needed
• Ensure all permits are in place

Quality Control & Safety

• Conduct daily quality checks to ensure work meets company standards
• Maintain clean, organized, and professional jobsites
• Identify and resolve on-site challenges proactively

Client Interaction

• Serve as a professional on-site representative of the company
• Communicate project progress and timelines with homeowners when appropriate

Job Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in landscape construction or outdoor living installation
• Proven leadership experience managing small crews
• Strong knowledge of hardscaping, carpentry, grading, and construction techniques
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans
• Experience operating skid steers, excavators, and other landscape equipment
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work outdoors in varying Minnesota weather conditions
• Communicate and manage people diverse in language, ability, educational levels, and experience
• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Retirement Plan/401K Matching
• Professional Development Opportunities & Assistance
• Uniform Package
• Employee Discount
• Employee Recruitment Bonus Opportunities
• Company-Wide Social Events

The Culture at Mom’s

Mom’s Design Build is the most award-winning Design Build firm in the Midwest! We have a high standard of excellence, and want to truly make an impact for those we serve. The “Mom’s” name comes from the belief we hold that people matter, and our mission is to serve people through the fusion of anthropology, horticulture, and architecture, in order to discover, create, and enhance distinctive places.