Landscape Foreman

Great Oaks Landscape Associates, Inc.; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Paid vacation

401k matching

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Great Oaks Landscape Associates, located in Novi, Michigan, is seeking a Landscape Foreman to lead and supervise a crew of up to eight members on installation projects. The role requires hands-on leadership and collaboration with Project Managers to ensure work aligns with plans and client expectations.

Ideal candidates have 5 years of landscaping experience with at least 2 years in a leadership position, demonstrating strong teamwork, safety awareness, and the ability to mentor others on-site.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 yr experience in the landscape industry.
• 5 years prior landscaping experience required, with at least 2 years in a leadership position.

Responsibilities

• Supervise landscape installation operations.
• Review landscape design with landscape designer & project managers.
• Train and mentor landscaping crew employees;
• Supervise employees on the job site
• Operate landscape installation equipment
• Install plants, shrubs, and trees
• Ensure work aligns with plans, specs, and client expectations
• Promote high standards for customer service, safety culture, and team environment
• Lead, train, and develop employees

Skills

Team player

Time management

Good work ethic

Leadership mindset

Safety culture

Tools

Skid steers

Landscape equipment

Job description

Starting Hourly Wage: $28.00+
Great Oaks Landscape Associates, located in Novi, Michigan, is a recognized leader in the industry for its landscape design-build and maintenance expertise. We are looking for a Landscape Foreman to join our team!
The foreman is a hands‑on working position, supervising a team of up to 8 crew members. Responsible for making crew decisions with the guidance of the Project Managers. 5 years prior landscaping experience is required with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership position.

Responsibilities

• Supervise landscape installation operations.
• Review landscape design with landscape designer & project managers.
• Train and mentor landscaping crew employees;
• Supervise employees on the job site
• How to use landscape install equipment
• Installation of plants, shrubs, and trees
• Ensure work is completed per plans and specifications as well as with the client's expectations
• Promote high standards for customer service, develop a safety culture, and create a positive team environment
• Lead, train, and develop employees

Benefits

• Great Oaks offers competitive compensation & benefits (health care, holidays, paid vacation, and matching 401k).
• Competitive Hourly Rate
• Full-time opportunity/Seasonal overtime available
• Opportunities for Growth/Advancement

Qualifications

• Good work ethic and the ability to work well with the crew - a team player.
• Minimum 2 yr experience in the landscape industry.
• Capable of operating required equipment (Skid steers etc) & tools in a safe/responsible manner.
• Time management skills.
• Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools & equipment required to complete various landscaping tasks.

Salary: $28.00 - $34.00 per hour