Landscape Foreperson

LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION FOREPERSON

Reports to: Project Manager, General Manager

Works Daily with: Lead Hand, Team Members

The Position Background: Our Forepersons are the most dependable, motivated leaders of our Landscape Construction team. This

key person is the ‘go to’ for ensuring projects and customer requests are completed and installed in a timely manner, both efficiently and

effectively. They are aligned with who we are and where we are going as a company.

At MSL, our Forepersons have a keen eye for

detail and are passionate about Landscape Construction excellence and are proud members of our Team.

The Construction Forepersons’ Role: Our Forepersons work hands on in the field, installing materials while supervising projects

and collaborating well with their crew members to ensure that our services are delivered efficiently, effectively and to our standard of

detailed attention. They coordinate their crew members, the tools/equipment and materials they use. They excel at carefully reporting on

work activities so that our project managers, Office manager, and customers are connected with timely and accurate information. They

are eager to continually improve and are willing and capable to mentor and inspire others to hone their technical skills.

The Construction Forepersons’ Responsibilities Are:

• Craftsman-like installation of Landscape Construction projects using provided drawings, job books and directing crew members

• Proactive and diligent attention to policies, safety/PPE compliance and equipment care and ensures the same diligence and care

from team members

• Accurate tracking of daily activities of self and team using the LMN platform or as required.

• Proactive and clear communication of the daily scope/tasks with crew members, project manager and customers (when required)

in a fast-paced environment.

• Sets and contributes to an efficient /effective workflow and schedule for crew members and equipment to ensure delivery on

scope, budget and quality.

• Trains and motivates team members to continually improve their skills, accuracy, attention to detail and pace.

• Effectively manages resources: load/unload, daily preparedness, fuel, tools, equipment/service reporting.

• Proficient in the use of tools and equipment of the trade required for professional landscape installations

• Uses the Checklist for Project Set up, Execution and Closeout to ensure details are properly covered. (Appendix A)

The Results We See From A Great Construction Foreperson:

• An engaged, properly trained, safe working team with excellent attendance rates, pace, care of equipment and quality

workmanship when working side by side with our team members in the field.

• Timely and accurate flow of information between the project manager and office manger so that invoicing, payables and payroll

are correct.

• Team is fully equipped to succeed: Task info, attention to detail, required pace, customer clarity, required materials are at hand.

• Well-built landscape features and projects are delivered on the budgeted targets, with an absence of quality related call-

backs.

• Yard inventory, tools and equipment, trucks/trailers are well organized and kept tidy with minimal down-time.

• A team player who continually adds competencies and/or seeks to diversify his/her role within the company.

The Qualifications:

• Solid communication skills – verbal, written, cloud based, app/ desktop, smart phone applications (English

• 3-5 years experience with specific materials, methods, tools and equipment required to complete landscape/construction elements

• Proven team leadership ability and installation quality from previous work experience

• Ability to read blueprints and specifications, interpreting those details into efficient tasks

• A clean drivers’ abstract with D Licence. Class A (R) plus Z is an asset. Ability to tow and back up truck and trailer

• Valid First Aid, WHMIS & OH&S Certificate

Construction Forepersons’ Required Skills:

• Professional level of landscape construction site management skills, as well as, equipment proficiency (skid steer, loader, laser

level/zip level, power saws, excavator etc)

• Professional level skills working with and installing all landscape construction materials and processes.

• Proven ability to self-organize, thinking proactively and ahead of the pace.

• Proven ability and talent to teach and mentor others with patience, achieving positive outcomes.

• Ability and willingness to learn and to be adaptable.

• Ability to safely and carefully operate all equipment as required and effectively train others to do the same.

The Construction Forepersons’ Personal Traits:

• Passionate about working outside and building quality landscapes

• Confident, proactive and a natural problem solver

• Enjoys the challenge of learning new skills, leading and mentoring others

• Respectful (to others, of policies, with equipment)

• Enjoys an active lifestyle and being physically fit

Hours of Work / Work Conditions:

• April through November: Mon-Fri 7am – 5:30pm (50+ Hrs/week - Winter Work available)

• Requires good manual dexterity, excellent fitness and stamina (for the duration of each shift/week)

• Able to move around on uneven ground, kneel, crouch, bend, reach, lift and carry for prolonged periods throughout the day

• Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, small engine equipment, heavy equipment, and materials

• Work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold

• Willing and available to work out-of-town if required

Equipment Operation / Tool Competency List

Specific tools include:

Excavator (mini and medium), Skid steer/Bobcat, Articulating Loader

Various gas powered hand tools (Quick cut/chain saws, plate tampers, blower etc),

Zip Level / Laser Transit, grading tools

All landscape related hand tools

Salary & Benefits

• $29.00-$35+ per hour

• Overtime Paid after 44 hours

• No Weekend Work

• Paid Training and Development

• Bonus & Loyalty Pay

• RSP Match Program & Health Benefits after three-month review