Landscape Installation Crew Leader

Father Nature Landscapes; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Father Nature Landscapes in Birmingham, Alabama is seeking an Installation Crew Leader to guide the crew and ensure high-quality landscape installations for clients. The role combines strong leadership with hands-on technical expertise to plan, supervise, and execute site work from design to finish.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of landscape construction project management experience, excellent communication, and the ability to coordinate crews, equipment, and timelines while

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience managing landscape construction projects.
• Ability to pass a drug screening and background check.
• Proven ability to read and interpret landscape plans.

Responsibilities

• Read landscape design/construction plans to lay out a project.
• Sequence operations from demolition to finish.
• Assess crew skills and delegate tasks accordingly.
• Construct hardscape elements (retaining walls, patios, pathways).
• Install softscape elements (trees, shrubs, turfgrass).

Skills

Attention to detail

Exceptional customer service

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Reading blueprints

Project management

Landscape construction

Equipment operation

Landscape software

Site safety

Education

Construction/ landscape related degree (AS/BS)

Tools

Landscape management software

Chainsaws

Mini-skids

Job description

Seeking to make a real impact? As an Installation Crew Leader, you blend strong leadership with technical expertise to foster a dynamic experience for your crew and clients. Come grow a vibrant career with our collaborative team!

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Exceptional customer service
• Inspiring and effective leadership
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Instructive and empowering communication
• Reading and interpreting landscape blueprints
• Proficiency with landscape management software
• Equipment and tool operation (i.e., chainsaws, mini-skids)
• Horticultural knowledge (i.e., plants, soil science, climate conditions)
• Landscape construction methods (i.e., drainage, hardscape construction)
• Project management (i.e., planning, overseeing timelines and resources)

Responsibilities

• Reading landscape design | construction plans to lay out a project accordingly
• Sequencing the order of operations for each landscape project from its initial demolition to final polishing
• Accurately assessing the skills of the crew and delegate tasks accordingly
• Constructing various hardscape elements such as retaining walls, patios, and pathways
• Installing various soft scape elements such as trees, shrubs, and turfgrass

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience managing landscape construction projects
• Safely pulling trailers and operating landscape construction equipment and tools
• Ability to pass a preliminary drug screening and background check, including a motor vehicle report
• Ability to access and navigate our bulk yard, loading areas, office space, and other areas of our facilities
• Strength, stamina, mobility, and ability to carry 80 pounds, as well as perform physical work outdoors, especially during hot and cold weather conditions
• Associate’s or bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Landscape Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a similar field is a plus!

Compensation

Competitive salary and base pay details are reserved for discussion with candidates during the interview process. We offer amazing benefits, including comprehensive health care, retirement packages, incentivized goal achievement, paid vacation, and paid holidays. Additionally, you will receive continual training that allows you to advance your career while strengthening the Father Nature team.

About Us

Father Nature Landscapes is passionately connecting life and land. For over 16 years, our renowned team has provided premier landscape services to discerning clients across the Birmingham area. Continually expanding, we need the industry's best to join us in creating outstanding projects and dynamic customer experiences.

If you want to collaborate with a team of trained horticulturalists, experienced managers, and dedicated professionals to service some of the most stunning outdoor rooms in our community…if you seek a work environment that is fun, educational, empowering and driven by values such as integrity and passion…

EEOC Statement

To foster the power of innovation and collaboration, Father Nature Landscapes is committed to diversity and building a team that represents a variety of skills, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We do not discriminate; rather, we base decisions on qualifications, merit, and business needs so the entire team may grow.

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