Landscape Construction Foreperson

**Title**:Design Build Crew Leader

**Reports To**:Design Build Production Manager

**Summary**

The crew leader will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the projects that their team are assigned. The Crew Leader will work with or in conjunction with the Design Build Project Manager to ensure smooth operation and completion of their job site/project. The Crew Leader is to lead their teams to complete jobs on time, understand the scope of work and react to potential increases in up-selling of services for the client.

**Must be able to read landscape drawings**

**Core Competencies**
- Communication
- Energy and Handle Stress
- Teamwork
- Quality Orientation
- Time Management
- Adaptability/ Flexibility
- Decision Making and Judgement
- Planning and Organizing
- Problem Solving
- Accountability and Dependability
- Leadership
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Staff Management

**Primary Duties**
- Plan, organize, and execute the day-to-day activities on job sites.
- Record Timesheet for crew on company App.
- Record Fuel usage.
- Perform daily truck and equipment inspections, including Schedule 1 on trucks and trailers, before leaving the shop.
- Regularly check in with the Project Manager, designated to his/her project.
- Inspect all equipment and materials when returned to the yard; thoroughly check equipment to make sure it is in working condition and store materials in an orderly fashion.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and provide performance and status reports.
- Train employees on how to safely complete their job tasks and how to safely operate and handle equipment.
- Interact professionally with clients to ensure they are satisfied with the work being completed and resolve any issues that clients may be experiencing.
- Participate in housekeeping activities to keep workspaces, job sites, vehicles, and equipment organized and eliminate all unnecessary safety hazards.
- Handle inner crew employee relations issues when possible and accounting for on-site materials used.
- Other duties as assigned by management.

**Requirements**:

- Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training in Horticulture or Landscape Technology an asset.
- Appropriate credentials and certifications, including WHMIS, First Aid, CPR
- Minimum 3 years of experience in landscape construction.
- Strong knowledge of construction equipment and landscape materials.
- Possess a valid driver's G class license with a clean driver’s abstract.
- DZ or AZ(R) would be an asset.
- Ability to work independently in a busy environment.
- Interact with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times.
- Willing to teach and learn from others.
- Computer literate to use required company apps.

**Work Conditions**
- Physical ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
- Travel to off-site locations and overnight stays may be required, on occasion.
- Safety equipment will be required, e.g., steel-toed safety boots (omega green symbol), safety glasses/goggles, etc.
- Long hours in order to meet or exceed deadlines.
- Hazards associated with the trade.
- Work both indoors and outdoors.

**Benefits**:

- Profit sharing.
- Health & dental.
- Wellness account.
- Boot reimbursement.
- Company events.
- SUB pay program during winter.
- Ongoing company paid training opportunities.

Pay: $28.00-$34.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 - 50 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

**Experience**:

- Landscape Construction: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person