Crew Leader - Landscape Construction

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 prom...