Landscape Construction Foreman

Seeking a foreman with experience in hardscape and landscape construction and installation methods and requires minimal supervision. This position directs the activities of a team of 3 or more in the construction of paver patios, retaining walls, landscape construction, and planting installations.

Responsibilities:

Install paver patios, stone and segmental block retaining walls. Reads landscape design drawings and implements the landscape construction plan. Reads Grading Plan, understands elevations and uses this knowledge to execute the construction plan. Proficiently operates mini-excavator, skid steer, compaction equipment, trencher, and other landscape construction. Operates automatic and stick-shift vehicles, including dump trucks and truck and trailer combinations. Interacts well with clients during introductions, answering questions, responding to client's requests, and final walk-through. Communicates with Management to make any necessary changes to scope of work. Completes daily timesheets, work orders, and other documents as necessary. Coordinates with Project Manager on materials and other resources needed to complete project. Plans and organizes the jobsite to ensure that job is completed in the most time-efficient manner. Handles personnel issues on site and trains employees on policies and procedures. Maintains a clean and safe work environment, including work site and equipment. Briefs Project Manager on job status, personnel issues, and client concerns. Maintains assigned equipment and notifies staff of needed repairs or maintenance.

Requirements:

A working knowledge of standard constructionpractices and a basic understanding of electricity, drainage, and plumbing. 10+ years of hardscape and landscape installation experience Hardscape materials include stone, brick, concrete, natural stone, and other solid materials. Strong oral and written communication skills, math skills, job planning skills, and mechanical aptitude. Leadership, management, and communication skills and the ability to work with coworkers and clients. Ability to read and execute blueprints. Paver, step, and retaining wall, and pool installation experience. Retaining wall, outdoor fireplace / firepit, raised patio, and outdoor kitchen installation experience. Masonry and veneer experience is a plus. Knowledge of plant material. Ability to operate construction equipment as described above.

You should be proficient in:

Leadership / People Management Construction Management Landscape Construction Foreman Confidential Carthage, NC $19.00 - $29.70 an hour - Full-time $19.00 - $29.70 an hour - Full-time Seeking a foreman with experience in hardscape and landscape construction and installation methods and requires minimal supervision. This position directs the activities of a team of 3 or more in the construction of paver patios, retaining walls, landscape construction, and planting installations.

Responsibilities:

Install paver patios, stone and segmental block retaining walls. Reads landscape design drawings and implements the landscape construction plan. Reads Grading Plan, understands elevations and uses this knowledge to execute the construction plan. Proficiently operates mini-excavator, skid steer, compaction equipment, trencher, and other landscape construction. Operates automatic and stick-shift vehicles, including dump trucks and truck and trailer combinations. Interacts well with clients during introductions, answering questions, responding to client's requests, and final walk-through. Communicates with Management to make any necessary changes to scope of work. Completes daily timesheets, work orders, and other documents as necessary. Coordinates with Project Manager on materials and other resources needed to complete project. Plans and organizes the jobsite to ensure that job is completed in the most time-efficient manner. Handles personnel issues on site and trains employees on policies and procedures. Maintains a clean and safe work environment, including work site and equipment. Briefs Project Manager on job status, personnel issues, and client concerns. Maintains assigned equipment and notifies staff of needed repairs or maintenance.

Requirements:

A working knowledge of standard constructionpractices and a basic understanding of electricity, drainage, and plumbing. 10+ years of hardscape and landscape installation experience Hardscape materials include stone, brick, concrete, natural stone, and other solid materials. Strong oral and written communication skills, math skills, job planning skills, and mechanical aptitude. Leadership, management, and communication skills and the ability to work with coworkers and clients. Ability to read and execute blueprints. Paver, step, and retaining wall, and pool installation experience. Retaining wall, outdoor fireplace / firepit, raised patio, and outdoor kitchen installation experience. Masonry and veneer experience is a plus. Knowledge of plant material. Ability to operate construction equipment as described above.

You should be proficient in:

Leadership / People Management Construction Management