Lead Landscape Construction & Maintenance Crew

The Contractor Consultants; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Madroño Landscape Design Studio in San Francisco, CA, is seeking an experienced foreman to lead landscape construction or maintenance crews across San Francisco and the Peninsula. This hands‑on role requires coordinating daily activities, ensuring quality and safety, and keeping projects on schedule.

The ideal candidate has a proven ability to manage crews, read plans, and communicate effectively with clients and partners. Field leadership and a passion for outdoor spaces are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading crews in landscaping, landscape construction, hardscaping, or related field.
• Ability to organize field work and give clear direction to a small crew.
• Strong working knowledge of safety standards and project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead and organize a crew of approximately three to four employees.
• Assign daily work and ensure crew understands priorities, specifications, and safety expectations.
• Work directly alongside crew members when needed.
• Read plans, review layouts, and sequence construction activities.
• Coordinate materials, deliveries, vendors, fabricators, and subcontractors.
• Track project progress and communicate field updates to company leadership.
• Maintain clean, organized, and professional job sites.
• Identify field conditions that may affect schedule, drainage, grading, access, or installation.
• Confirm work is completed according to plans, company standards, and applicable codes.
• Operate landscape tools and compact equipment safely.
• Train and support crew members as they develop new skills.
• Communicate respectfully with clients, coworkers, vendors, and project partners.

Skills

Crew leadership

Site supervision

Plan reading

Safety standards

Job description

Madroño Landscape Design Studio in San Francisco, CA, is seeking an experienced foreman to lead landscape construction or maintenance crews across San Francisco and the Peninsula. This hands‑on role requires coordinating daily activities, ensuring quality and safety, and keeping projects on schedule.

The ideal candidate has a proven ability to manage crews, read plans, and communicate effectively with clients and partners. Field leadership and a passion for outdoor spaces are essential.