Landscaping Field Superintendent

Alexander's Contract Services, Inc.; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

D.A. Alexander & Company, Inc. seeks a Field Superintendent to oversee landscape construction and irrigation operations, assist the maintenance team, and manage day-to-day crew scheduling. The role involves field management, safety oversight, and training new staff.

The incumbent will work with superintendents, designers, and foremen, ensuring progress on projects, coordinating material logistics, and maintaining quality standards for year‑round work including snow removal.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience in landscape operations.
• Valid State of Michigan chauffeurs license is required.

Responsibilities

• Create day-to-day work schedules for crews based on priorities, equipment, and weather.
• Assist landscape maintenance and supervise field crews on projects.
• Procure job materials as needed and organize logistics for pickup/delivery.
• Inspect trucks, equipment, uniforms, and safety compliance.
• Provide progress updates to project managers and sales staff.
• Lead crews in Foreman’s absence and mentor team members.
• This is a year-round role with snow removal responsibilities.
• Recommend training and process improvements to enhance performance and culture.

Skills

Field supervision

Landscape construction

Irrigation systems

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

• The Field Superintendent is responsible for working with other Superintendents, Landscape Designers, and Foreman. Core responsibilities include operations of landscape construction and irrigation divisions, assist landscape maintenance department, day-to-day schedule of work to be achieved, field management and job supervision, as well as training and development of team members.

General Accountabilities

• Work with other superintendent, landscape designers and foreman to create day-to-day schedule of work for crew depending on work priorities, equipment availability, project demands, and weather conditions.
• Assist the landscape maintenance department.
• Procurement of job materials as needed.
• Organize logistics of pickup and delivery of materials, including trucking, nightly pre-loading and foreman and crew combinations.
• Conduct crew inspections of trucks and equipment, team uniforms, and safety inspections.
• Preform job progress updates with project manager and salespersons such as project status and benchmarks of project.
• Review and identify efficiency and quality control elements.
• Provide development of existing team members to grow within the company, and train new team members.
• Cultivate culture through proper management, recommending specific training, tools, or processes to increase team awareness of company culture by displaying leadership as a positive attribute.
• Recommend specific training for equipment and recognize “star” team members who show interest in new areas.
• Enforces operating procedures and work standards in order to promote employee safety and meet performance requirements.
• Lead crew members in absence of Foreman.
• This is a year-round position that includes snow removal responsibilities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Job Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 5 years of related experience.
• Valid State of Michigan chauffeurs drivers license.

Company Description

Since 1978, D.A. Alexander & Company, Inc. has provided high quality landscape design, installation and maintenance services for commercial, residential and industrial properties. Each year, our client base grows and we find our premium services are in high demand. The reputation we've upheld for providing prompt, professional and experienced service has kept our clients loyal.

Company Description

Since 1978, D.A. Alexander & Company, Inc. has provided high quality landscape design, installation and maintenance services for commercial, residential and industrial properties. Each year, our client base grows and we find our premium services are in high demand. The reputation we've upheld for providing prompt, professional and experienced service has kept our clients loyal.