Landscape Construction Foreman - Year Round - FULL TIME
dehamer landscapingGrandville, MI
Landscape Construction Foreman - Year Round - FULL TIME
dehamer landscapingGrandville, MI
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First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersFirst-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersLandscape ArchitectsAbout the role
Construction Landscape Foreman DeHamer is looking for someone that fits our culture, is aligned with our values, and has the ability to lead a landscape team. At DeHamer Landscaping we believe that people matter as reflected in our Mission, our Vision and our Values. We hold firm that these are a crucial part of day-to-day work and hold us accountable for where we are headed! MISSION: Enhancing the lives of our team to serve our customers with excellence. VISION: Empower everyone we meet to build better lives to reflect God's beauty throughout the world. VALUES: DESIRE TO BE GREAT EXCELLENT ATTITUDE HARDWORKING ATTENTION TO DETAIL MOTIVATED EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE DO THE RIGHT THING EVERY TIMEThe Construction Landscape Foreman is responsible for leading and executing high-quality landscape construction projects with a primary focus on landscape installations, grading, drainage, and retaining wall construction. This role serves as the on-site leader, overseeing daily production, safety, craftsmanship, and crew development. The Foreman leads crews of 2–5+ team members, coordinates job-site activities, operates equipment, solves problems in real time, and communicates effectively with clients and management. This position requires a hands-on leader who leads by example, values attention to detail, and aligns daily decisions with DeHamer Landscaping's Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, motivate, and manage a landscape construction crew of 2–5+ team members
- Maintain a positive attitude, humility in leadership, and lead by example
- Build trust within the crew through clear communication and consistency
- Train, mentor, and develop team members in landscape installation techniques, equipment use, and job expectations
- Participate in team meetings to improve efficiency, safety, and job quality
- Uphold and promote DeHamer Landscaping's Core Values on every job site
- Plan and coordinate daily job-site activities based on project plans and schedules
- Read and interpret landscape construction drawings, layout plans, grades, and elevations
- Perform and oversee site layout, grading, drainage, and erosion control
- Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and to company quality standards
- Install and oversee landscape construction including: Planting trees, shrubs, and perennials
- Mulch and stone beds
- Sod installation and seeding
- Fine grading and soil preparation
- Drainage systems and corrections
- Maintain quality control to ensure all installations meet company and manufacturer standards
- Operate skid steers and attachments, trucks, and trailers proficiently
- Train crew members in safe and efficient equipment operation
- Monitor equipment usage and report maintenance needs
- Serve as the primary on-site contact for internal teams
- Communicate daily progress, material needs, and issues to management
- Solve problems proactively on-site and teach crew members effective problem-solving skills
- Maintain organized, clean, and professional job sites
- Track materials
- Enforce safety policies and maintain a safe working environment
- Stay organized and continually look for ways to improve job-site processes
Required Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience in landscape construction with a strong emphasis on softscape work
- Crew leadership or foreman experience preferred
- Experience with grading, drainage, planting, sod, and retaining wall construction
- Ability to read and interpret landscape plans, grades, and elevations
- Experience operating landscape construction equipment
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- Solid organizational and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to lead from DeHamer Landscaping's Mission, Vision, and ValuesValid and clean driver's license (CDL Class A preferred)
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs
- Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and perform physical labor for extended periods
- Comfortable working in excavation and landscape construction environments
Benefits:
- Weekly pay
- Health Care provided with HSADental and Vision available
- Simple IRA with 3% match after 1 year of employment
- Paid Time Off and Holiday PayDeHamer Events and Gear
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Senior
Location
Grandville, MI
Occupation
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers
Industry
Landscaping Services
Posted
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