Landscape & Hardscape Foreman / Project Lead
Renew Landscaping LLC – Twin Cities Metro, MN
Pay: $40.00–$65.00 per hour, based on experience, leadership ability, and technical skill
Schedule: Seasonal, typically April/May through October/November
Pay Schedule: Bi-weekly direct deposit
Equipment Provided: Company work truck and trailer for project use
Work Location: In person / Residential jobsites throughout the Twin Cities metro
The Position
Renew Landscaping is looking for an experienced Landscape & Hardscape Foreman / Project Lead who can take ownership of residential landscape construction projects from start to finish.
This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who understands how high-quality landscape and hardscape projects should be built, can lead a crew effectively, operates equipment confidently, solves problems in the field, and takes pride in delivering a finished project that meets a high standard.
You will be trusted with a company truck, trailer, equipment, crew, materials, and active projects. We are looking for someone who can take a project scope, understand the plan, keep the crew moving, communicate clearly, and manage the field side of the project without needing constant supervision.
Our foremen lead from the front. You will work alongside the crew, set the pace, and take responsibility for quality, productivity, customer expectations, jobsite organization, and project execution.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
- Lead and work alongside a landscape construction crew throughout each project.
- Review project scopes, plans, measurements, elevations, materials, and installation requirements.
- Organize the daily workflow and keep crew members productive throughout the day.
- Operate skid steers, mini skid steers, compactors, excavators, and other landscape construction equipment safely and efficiently.
- Complete excavation, grading, base preparation, material placement, and final grading.
- Lead the construction of segmental retaining walls, including excavation, compacted base preparation, block installation, drainage, geogrid, backfill, caps, and final grading.
- Lead installation of paver patios, walkways, driveways, steps, and other hardscape projects from excavation through final compaction and polymeric sand.
- Install natural stone steps, fieldstone boulders, landscape edging, and other natural stone features.
- Complete drainage projects including French drains, catch basins, drain tile, popup emitters, downspout drainage, swales, and grading improvements.
- Oversee and participate in installation of black dirt, sod, seed, landscape fabric, decorative rock, mulch, trees, shrubs, and plant material.
- Establish proper elevations, drainage, slopes, and finished grades.
- Coordinate materials and communicate upcoming material or equipment needs before they affect production.
- Monitor material usage and help reduce unnecessary waste.
- Maintain clean, organized, and professional job sites.
- Maintain company tools and equipment and communicate maintenance issues promptly.
- Safely operate an assigned company truck and trailer, including loading, securing, transporting, and unloading equipment and materials.
- Communicate professionally with homeowners throughout construction.
- Keep management informed of project progress, unforeseen conditions, customer requests, and potential change orders.
- Identify problems early and help develop practical solutions before they affect the schedule or budget.
- Maintain Renew Landscaping’s workmanship and quality standards throughout every phase of construction.
- Complete project walkthroughs and ensure punch-list items are addressed before completion.
We are looking for someone who can:
- Set the pace for the crew.
- Lead by example.
- Hold crew members accountable while treating them professionally.
- Train and develop less-experienced employees.
- Recognize when something is being installed incorrectly and correct it immediately.
- Plan several steps ahead instead of waiting for instructions.
- Keep a project moving efficiently without sacrificing quality.
- Communicate clearly with customers, crew members, and management.
- Understand that production, quality, customer satisfaction, and project profitability all matter.
- Take ownership of the finished product.
The ideal candidate can be handed a truck, trailer, crew, project scope, and materials and be trusted to successfully run the field portion of the project.
Required Experience
- At least 2–5+ years of professional landscape or hardscape construction experience preferred.
- Previous experience leading or supervising an installation crew.
- Strong experience constructing segmental retaining walls.
- Strong experience installing paver patios, walkways, steps, and related hardscape systems.
- Excellent skid steer and mini skid steer operating ability.
- Strong understanding of excavation, elevations, grading, compaction, drainage, and base preparation.
- Ability to accurately use laser levels, string lines, tape measures, and other layout tools.
- Ability to understand project plans, measurements, material quantities, and installation specifications.
- Experience with natural stone installation is highly preferred.
- Experience with drainage systems is highly preferred.
- Ability to troubleshoot unexpected field conditions without requiring constant supervision.
- Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
- Ability to perform physically demanding landscape construction work throughout the season.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- Experience towing trailers and properly securing equipment and materials.
- CDL or additional equipment experience is a plus.
What We Offer
- $40.00–$65.00 per hour
- High earning potential for highly experienced foremen
- Company work truck and trailer provided for project use
- Eligibility for a company-leased work truck after 2 years with the company
- Quality equipment and professional tools
- Bi-weekly direct deposit
- Flexible seasonal scheduling
- Opportunity to independently lead projects
- Opportunity to lead and develop your own crew
- Professional development assistance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Opportunity to grow into a larger production or operations leadership position as the company grows
Compensation
Pay is based heavily on your ability to independently lead projects and the value you bring to the company.
Someone entering the position with solid landscape experience and developing foreman skills may fall toward the lower end of the range.
Experienced foremen who can independently manage crews, operate equipment, read elevations, build walls and patios correctly, manage materials, communicate with customers, and consistently complete profitable, high-quality projects will be compensated toward the higher end.
The $55.00–$65.00 per hour range is intended for exceptional senior-level candidates who can take complete ownership of the field side of a project and consistently deliver at a very high level.
We are willing to pay well for the right person.
Long-Term Opportunity
We want to reward employees who take ownership, perform at a high level, and grow with Renew Landscaping.
Foremen who successfully complete 2 years with the company may become eligible for a company-leased work truck, along with continued opportunities for increased compensation, responsibility, and advancement.
For the right person, this position can develop into a larger production, project management, or operations leadership role as the company continues to grow.
Who We’re Looking For
This position is a great fit for someone who has spent years in the landscape construction industry and is ready to be trusted with more responsibility.
You may be a good fit if you are the person on your current crew who:
- Everyone goes to when there is a problem.
- Can operate the equipment confidently and efficiently.
- Understands why something is being built a certain way, not just how to install it.
- Notices when grades, elevations, drainage, or workmanship do not look right.
- Can organize a jobsite without being told every step.
- Takes pride in clean cuts, straight walls, proper drainage, accurate grades, and professional finishing.
- Enjoys teaching and developing newer employees.
- Wants responsibility and autonomy instead of being micromanaged.
- Wants to be compensated based on the experience and value they bring to the company.
Renew Landscaping is continuing to grow, and we are looking for someone who wants to become an important part of that growth.
To Apply
Please submit your resume along with a brief description of your landscape and hardscape experience.
We are especially interested in hearing about the types of projects you have personally led, equipment you are experienced operating, crew sizes you have managed, and your experience with retaining walls, pavers, grading, drainage, and natural stone.
Job Type: Seasonal Full-Time / Flexible
Pay: $40.00–$65.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Pay: $40.00 - $65.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 50.0 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Safety equipment provided
Work Location: In person
