What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Foreman position at Landscape Garden Centers?
The Landscape Foreman leads and works alongside the crew to develop commercial and/or residential Landscaping Projects for the company, serving as a direct point of contact and liaison for and between the client and Project Manager (PM).
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Oversees and works alongside crew members to ensure projects are completed on time and to specifications.
- Delegates work and assignments to team members based on expertise, work experience, and time constraints.
- Coaches, trains, and develops crew members.
- Ensures crewmembers are properly clocked into a job number and, if applicable, transfer to correct jobs throughout the day.
- Handles any concerns and/or issues that may happen on the team with the assistance and support of PM and Human Resources if/when necessary.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Coordinates with PM to ensure material deliveries are set to arrive as they are needed on the jobsite.
- Communicates with PM regularly to ensure other trades/subcontractors have completed their portion of the work, allowing for our crews to come in.
- Meets with Crew members daily to review all plans and go over any concerns prior to start of workday
- Oversees the crew, making sure they are being timely and efficient in their work.
- Is the point of contact for clients and always maintains a professional and courteous relationship throughout the life of the project.
- Takes note of any concerns or suggestions presented by clients and works with PM and Designer, if needed, to ensure the most positive outcome and experience for the customer.
- Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and safety of jobsites.
- Ensures daily breaks are taken by all crewmembers as scheduled
- Completes daily job logs
- Properly operates and maintain equipment – ensure any problems with equipment are addressed in a timely manner and reported immediately to PM
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organization, time management, and prioritization skills with high attention to detail
- Ability to work independently
- Collaborative, positive attitude with eagerness to learn and assist where needed