Lead Hardscape Installations Specialist

Suncrest Gardens; West Virginia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Suncrest Gardens in Peninsula, OH, is seeking a Hardscape Crew Leader to guide installation of residential and commercial hardscape projects. You will lead a crew of 2–4 workers, oversee safety, quality, and schedule, and coordinate with the Field Supervisor and Landscape Designer.

Responsibilities include reading plans, operating and maintaining equipment, installing paver patios, walls, outdoor living features, and ensuring projects meet design intent.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4–5 years of experience leading hardscape installation or landscape crews.
• Demonstrated experience installing paver systems, retaining walls, drainage systems, outdoor living spaces, and other hardscape features.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to train, motivate, and hold crew members accountable.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, grades, elevations, and project specifications.
• Thorough knowledge of hardscape construction methods, materials, equipment, and safety practices.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily installation of residential and commercial hardscape projects.
• Direct and supervise the day-to-day activities of a crew of 2–4 employees while promoting a safe, productive, and positive work environment.
• Train, mentor, and develop crew members on proper installation techniques, equipment operation, safety procedures, and company quality standards.
• Read and interpret landscape plans, construction drawings, grades, elevations, and layout details.
• Coordinate daily project activities with the Field Supervisor and Landscape Designer to ensure projects meet design intent, quality expectations, and production schedules.
• Communicate project progress, material needs, change orders, and field challenges to the Field Supervisor.
• Operate and safely maintain equipment including skid steers, mini excavators, compact track loaders, plate compactors, trenchers, power wheelbarrows, cut-off saws, and other landscape construction equipment.
• Utilize hand and power tools including masonry saws, concrete saws, demolition hammers, compactors, laser levels, drills, grinders, chainsaws, and other construction equipment.
• Install paver patios, walkways, driveways, permeable pavement systems, steps, landings, and edging.
• Construct segmental retaining walls, natural boulder walls, seat walls, columns, and other structural hardscape features.
• Install outdoor living features including fire pits, fireplaces, outdoor kitchens, pergolas, lighting, drainage systems, and water features.
• Perform excavation, grading, base preparation, compaction, drainage installation, and site preparation to ensure long-lasting installations.
• Dig trenches and excavations for drainage, utilities, footers, lighting, and landscape construction.
• Load, unload, and transport construction materials, equipment, and plant material safely.
• Install trees, shrubs, perennials, and finishing landscape elements as required to complete projects.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe jobsites while ensuring compliance with company safety policies.
• Forecast labor, equipment, and material needs to support efficient project completion.
• Complete projects on schedule while maintaining exceptional craftsmanship and customer satisfaction.
• Assist with snow operations or other seasonal duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Plan reading

Problem-solving

Communication

Team development

Driving

Tools

Skid Steer

Mini Excavator

Compact Equipment

Construction Tools

Job description

Suncrest Gardens in Peninsula, OH, is seeking a Hardscape Crew Leader to guide installation of residential and commercial hardscape projects. You will lead a crew of 2–4 workers, oversee safety, quality, and schedule, and coordinate with the Field Supervisor and Landscape Designer.

Responsibilities include reading plans, operating and maintaining equipment, installing paver patios, walls, outdoor living features, and ensuring projects meet design intent.