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Foreman/Supervisor – Landscape Construction

 

Reports to: Production Manager

 

Summary:

 

The Landscape Construction Foreman/Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all on-site aspects of landscape construction projects.

 

Job Summary – THE 3R’s:

 

Role:

• Landscape Construction Foreman

 

Responsibility:

• Efficiently perform and manage quality, productivity and safe execution of project as planned
• Submit required paperwork for time tracking and metrics
• Communicate professionally to customer, supervisor, and team
• Onboard new staff, train to safety standards, and complete ongoing performance reviews

 

Result:

• Quality work is efficiently produced as planned with maximum customer satisfaction and crew safety

 

Metrics to Measure results:

 

Success within this position will be measured by:

 

• Production Efficiency – Crew production hours vs daily target, Est vs act hours, job Cost.
• Quality – Warranty and lost opportunity cost by crew
• Organization – 4 at 4 app completed daily, Logistics calendar for advanced material ordering
• Satisfaction – Customer review score
• Safety and Equipment Care – Lost days due to injury, equipment lost/damage

 

Core Capabilities:

 

• Customer and quality focus
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Team work
• Excellent problem solving abilities
• Responsibility and dependability
• Ethics and integrity

 

Job Duties:

 

• Manage the execution of construction projects, planning labor requirements, equipment requirements and material deliveries and timing to ensure completion of job(s) within project deadlines
• Manage safety, quality and productivity of work at sites and/or shop/yard
• Assist in the preparation of jobsites prior to the beginning of a project
• Supervise, coordinate, and schedule the day to day work activities of a landscape construction crew of __ to __ employees
• Delegate job tasks to appropriate crew members to assist in the completion of landscape constructions
• Participate in recruitment activities by conducting secondary interviews with potential job candidates
• Conduct on-site orientations with new employees and employees in new positions, which cover all company health and safety policies, practices, and procedures
• Operate various tools and equipment, including: heavy equipment, chainsaws, jackhammers, laser levels, measurement equipment, shovels, hammers, drills, etc.
• Assist in the construction of walkways, fences, decks, posts, etc.
• Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment by conducting inspections, lubricating, and cleaning on a daily basis
• Read and interpret blueprints, structural drawings, and specifications to delegate/complete work activities
• Meet with subcontractors and supervise quality, efficiency, and deadlines
• Complete and submit all required paperwork on a daily basis, including: daily site meeting logs, crew daily forms, equipment daily inspection forms, attendance tracking, time and materials billing summaries, requests for time off, etc.
• Comply with all company policies and regulations
• Maintain and enforce standards of cleanliness and organization in assigned trucks, trailers, equipment, jobsites, and shop/yard areas
• Ensure that all work activities are carried out in a safe and efficient manner, and that all crew members are in compliance with government and company PPE standards
• Enforce and work in accordance with all local health and safety laws and regulations at shop/yard and on jobsites
• Employee training
• Communicate with customers in a polite and courteous manner

 

Requirements:

 

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the landscape/construction industry
• Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Time management skills
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools and equipment required to complete various landscape/construction practices
• Speak, read, and write English
• Carry and use a smart phone or data-enabled device for communication and reporting

 

 

 

Work Conditions:

 

• Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, small engine equipment, heavy equipment, and materials
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Excellent stamina is required
• Work near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis
• Work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold
• Flexible working hours including occasional weekend work

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