Landscape Construction & Installation Crew Leader

Position Summary

The Landscape Construction & Installation Crew Leader supervises a field crew delivering high-quality commercial installation projects—plantings, turf, bed prep, and site clean-ups—while enforcing safety protocols, meeting daily production targets, and protecting client relationships. This role combines hands-on work with day-to-day planning, training, and jobsite coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Crew Leadership & Training

  • Supervise and train installation crews on all aspects of landscape installation with a constant focus on safety and quality.

  • Conduct tailgate talks and participate in crew/department safety meetings; reinforce SOPs and PPE use.

• Installation Execution

  • Install plant material, trees, shrubs, annuals/perennials, and lawns (sod/seed).

  • Perform digging, planting, grading, raking, watering, mulching, edging, and site clean-up to spec.

• Equipment & Materials

  • Load/unload heavy equipment and plant materials; verify counts and quality upon delivery.

  • Plan, coordinate, and collect tools, equipment, and materials daily; ensure proper storage and maintenance.

  • Safely operate and maintain:

    • Skid steer loaders, mini track loaders, and mini excavators

    • Tillers, chain saws, backpack sprayers and blowers

    • Hand tools (shovels, picks, rakes)

    • Occasionally: aerators, slit seeders, edgers, string trimmers, hedge trimmers

• Scheduling & Administration

  • Schedule and monitor daily workloads; adjust plans for weather, site conditions, and change orders.

  • Complete accurate timesheets, delivery tickets, equipment logs, and daily paperwork.

• Driving & Logistics

  • Safely drive company vehicles (with/without trailers) and transport crew between the shop and job sites.

• Client & Site Relations

  • Maintain professional on-site communication with clients, GCs, contractors, and subcontractors; escalate issues promptly.

• Cross-Functional Support

  • Assist other divisions as needed.

  • Support snow/ice operations during winter months (as assigned).

Qualifications

• 2+ years in landscape construction/installation, with 1+ year leading a crew preferred.

• Proficiency in reading blueprints, production plans/layouts, and following the scope/specs accordingly.

• Strong safety mindset and working knowledge of jobsite risk controls.

• Competent operation of small/mid-size landscape equipment listed above.

• Valid driver’s license and insurable MVR; trailer experience preferred.

• Reliable, punctual, able to manage changing priorities and coach a diverse crew.

• Basic administrative skills using BOSS LM (timesheets, schedules, job tickets, delivery tickets, checklists).

• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Physical & Work Conditions

• Ability to lift/push/pull 50+ lbs routinely; frequent standing, bending, stooping, and manual digging.

• Outdoor work in varied weather (heat, cold, rain); exposure to pollen, dust, insects, and typical landscape hazards.

• Early start times, overtime, and occasional Saturdays based on project demand and seasonality; winter on-call for snow as assigned.

Performance Metrics

• Jobsite safety (zero incidents), quality to spec, on-time completion, labor efficiency, equipment care, paperwork accuracy, and client satisfaction.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary pay rate with PTO and observed holiday pay.

• Company benefits package (medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plan) and company-provided PPE.

• Training, certifications, and advancement opportunities tied to performance.