Hardscape/Landscape Foreman

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Located in West End, NC

Salary: $25-$30

Express is looking for a landscape installation foreman with experience in hardscape and landscape construction and installation methods and requires minimal supervision. This position directs the activities of a team of 3 or more in the construction of paver patios, retaining walls, landscape construction, and planting installations.

Responsibilities:

• Install paver patios, stone and segmental block retaining walls.
• Reads landscape design drawings and implements the landscape construction plan.  
• Reads Grading Plan, understands elevations and uses this knowledge to execute the construction plan.
• Proficiently operates mini-excavator, skid steer, compaction equipment, trencher, and other landscape construction.  
• Operates automatic and stick-shift vehicles, including dump trucks and truck and trailer combinations.
• Interacts well with clients during introductions, answering questions, responding to client’s requests, and final walk-through.
• Communicates with LDIG Management to make any necessary changes to scope of work. 
• Completes daily timesheets, work orders, and other documents as necessary.  
• Coordinates with Project Manager on materials and other resources needed to complete project.  
• Plans and organizes the jobsite to ensure that job is completed in the most time-efficient manner.
• Handles personnel issues on site and trains employees on policies and procedures.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment, including work site and equipment.
• Briefs Project Manager on job status, personnel issues, and client concerns.
• Maintains assigned equipment and notifies staff of needed repairs or maintenance.

 Requirements:

• A working knowledge of standard construction practices and a basic understanding of electricity, drainage, and plumbing.  
• 5+ years of hardscape and landscape installation experience 
• Strong oral and written communication skills, math skills, job planning skills, and mechanical aptitude.
• Leadership, management, and communication skills and the ability to work with coworkers and clients.
• Ability to read and execute blueprints.
• Paver, step, and retaining wall, and pool installation experience. 
• Retaining wall, outdoor fireplace / firepit, raised patio, and outdoor kitchen installation experience.
• Masonry and veneer experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of plant material.
• Ability to operate construction equipment as described above.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license required.
• Must be able to pass drug screen and meet background requirements

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Weekly Pay
• Direct Deposit
• Holiday Pay
• Medical and Visual Plan
• 401(k) plan Short-Term Disability, Life, and Prescription Drug Reimbursement
• Referral Bonuses

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