Residential Landscape Construction Lead Hand

Job Role
1. Landscape Construction

● Supervise and lead crew members during landscape construction projects, ensuring that all tasks are performed eff iciently and accurately.
● Plan daily work activities in collaboration with the landscape crew leader, assigning specifi c duties to crew members based on skills and project needs.
● Ensure materials such as soil, gravel, plants, and equipment are properly loaded, unloaded, and used on the job site.
● Coordinate the installation of hardscapes including patios, walkways, retaining walls, and other landscape features, ensuring compliance with design plans and specifi cations.
● Oversee the planting of trees, shrubs, fl owers, and grass, ensuring proper installation techniques and plant health.
● Assist with the operation of machinery and tools, ensuring safe use and proper maintenance of equipment.
● Assist in sett ing up transit, zip level, grades, and layout for accurate site work.
● Review and understand project plans, scopes, overall goals, and timelines.
● Be fully involved in project planning by understanding scopes, next steps, logistics, and always thinking one step ahead.

2. Project Execution and Quality Control
● Monitor the progress of landscape construction tasks, ensuring that they are completed on schedule and to the required quality standards.
● Perform quality checks on installations, addressing any issues or defects as they arise to maintain high-quality standards.
● Take ownership and responsibility for specifi c areas or tasks on the project, ensuring laborers work under or alongside you for completion.
● Ensure high production quality and completion of tasks, stepping in for the foreman during partial or full-day absences.
● Conduct a complete initial project startup walk with the foreman and project or operations manager.
● Complete startup photos and upload them to Company Cam, as well as assist with milestone and daily photo uploads.

● Understand material types, quality, tolerances, and how to successfully source and inspect materials from suppliers.

3. Equipment and Site Organization
● Complete circle checks on the crew dump truck to ensure safety and compliance.
● Ensure machines and equipment are greased, cleaned, and in proper working order at regular intervals.
● Keep the crew truck and toolbox clean, operational, and fully stocked with daily-use inventory, reporting any issues or needs to the foreman.
● Take initiative and ownership of crew tools, report damages, and ensure the truck is properly loaded with necessary tools and materials for the next day.
● Plan, prep, and execute nightly unload/pre-load and morning rollout with minimal direction from the foreman.

4. Project Startup and Leadership
● Be responsible for planning and production, ensuring the quality and completion of tasks during the foreman’s absence.
● Assist in planning and reviewing project logistics, next steps, and work sequencing.
● Ensure all crew members understand their roles and the sequence of work.
● Encourage initiative among team members and foster a proactive work environment.

5. Safety and Compliance
● Enforce all safety protocols on the job site, ensuring that crew members adhere to safety regulations and wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE).
● Conduct regular safety checks and inspections to identify and address potential hazards.
● Report any accidents, injuries, or safety concerns to management immediately and take action to prevent further incidents.

6. Communication and Leadership
● Provide clear instructions and guidance to crew members, ensuring that they understand their tasks and responsibilities.
● Communicate with the landscape crew leader and other team members about project progress, challenges, and any changes to the work plan.
● Motivate and mentor crew members to enhance performance, fostering a positive and productive team environment.

7. Miscellaneous Responsibilities
● Take on additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned, trialing new duties during the season or for specifi c projects.

Required Skills and Attributes
● Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team.
● Strong knowledge of landscape construction techniques and materials.
● Ability to read and interpret landscape design plans and blueprints.
● Physical stamina and strength to perform and supervise manual labor in various weather conditions.
● Excellent communication skills, both writt en and verbal.
● Strong att ention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
● Ability to troubleshoot problems on-site and make informed decisions quickly.
● Knowledge of safety regulations and the ability to enforce compliance.