Landscape Construction Supervisor

Responsibilities/Duties

The Landscape Construction Supervisor oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of landscape construction projects from start to finish. They manage on-site crews, ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget, and maintain quality and safety standards. This role also involves communicating with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure all aspects of the project align with design specifications and company expectations.

• Crew Coordination: Schedule and manage landscape construction crews weekly, working closely with the Production Manager.
• Project Oversight: Provide directions, design plans, job details, and schedules to crews and subcontractors.
• Site Management: Visit job sites regularly to ensure that crews have the information needed to complete tasks; coordinate with job site supervisors.
• Material Scheduling: Review construction plans and ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment to job sites; coordinate with the Administrative Assistant for Diggers Hotline requests.
• Paperwork and Documentation: Ensure completion of all necessary paperwork, including daily load slips, delivery forms, and other documentation.
• Customer Relations: Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers and employees.
• Safety Leadership: Model and promote safe work habits, ensuring a safe work environment for all employees.
• Team Leadership: Supervise crew leaders and landscape employees, fostering a positive, team-oriented environment. Responsibilities include training, setting expectations, approving employee time, hiring, reviews, coaching, and discipline.
• Billing: Review and price monthly applications for billing purposes.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Standing/Walking: Stands and walks for long periods throughout the day.
• Lifting: Frequently lifts weights of up to 50 pounds; occasional squatting, kneeling, and lifting objects from the ground.
• Reach: Full extension of arms above head and in front of the body is required.

Schedule

• Peak Season: Typical work hours are Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm (50-60 hours per week) from April to November. Saturday hours as needed.
• Winter Season: Hours vary from December through March based on snow removal and other needs.

Skills You Need

• Driver’s License: A valid Unites States driver’s license with a good driving record is required; CDL is helpful but not required.
• Experience: Landscape construction experience is required; previous crew leader or supervisor experience is preferred.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required; an Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Equipment Operation: Previous experience operating landscape equipment (e.g., loaders, bobcats, skid steers) is preferred.
• Computer Skills: Intermediate skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Language Skills: Bilingual in Spanish and English is helpful but not required.