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Landscape Construction Foreman

SS Landscaping Services
Posted 20 days ago, valid for 18 days
Location

Tacoma, WA, US

Salary

$27 - $42 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

Paid Time Off

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  • SS Landscaping is seeking a construction foreman to join their construction team, which plays a crucial role in the success of the department.
  • The position requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in landscaping and construction, with responsibilities including project coordination, documentation, and delegation of tasks.
  • The company offers competitive wages, with prevailing wages reaching up to $53.35 per hour and union wages at $41.13 per hour, along with benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, and 401K matching.
  • Candidates must be able to operate heavy equipment and perform physical tasks in various weather conditions, while also possessing a valid driver's license and English-speaking skills.
  • SS Landscaping has been a family-owned business for 45 years, promoting a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

SS Landscaping is adding construction foreman to our construction team. This position directly impacts the success of our construction department. In addition to maintain our client's properties we also offer enhancement services i.e. irrigation, water features, walls, drainage, clearing/grading, etc. If you are interested in growing your knowledge, skills, expertise, salary and benefits within the landscaping field, we can offer that opportunity.

  • Review plans, specifications and notes with Project Managers or estimators, as needed, prior to job start to ensure complete understanding of the project requirements.

  • Review and compare plans, specifications, proposal and notes with site conditions for verification and layout.

  • Coordination with owners, architects, homeowners, etc.

  • Various forms of documentation including: extra work tickets, daily reports, safety forms, time sheets, field files, etc.

  • Review and documentation of changes made to irrigation and landscaping on as-built drawings.

  • Delegation of responsibilities to subordinates to ensure maximum efficiency on site.

  • Preparation of critical paths, forecast and schedule upcoming needs of: materials, labor, equipment to maintain project durations.

  • Operation of heavy equipment as necessary (Excavators, Skid Steer, Forklift).

  • Plant identification and layout per plans or instructions.

  • Layout, organization and quality control of irrigation installation.

  • Able to twist and/or lift, (such as shoveling bark, topsoil, etc)

  • Able to bend, kneel, or squat for prolonged period of time (planting annuals, groundcover, etc.)

  • Able to reach above shoulder height

  • Able to climb into truck bed, work on sloping ground

  • Able to handle equipment, such as wheelbarrow, shovels, rakes, brooms, etc.

  • Able to work in varying weather conditions

  • English speaking

  • Valid driver's license

  • 5+ years experience

SS Landscaping is a family owned business operating for the past 45 years. We strive to promote the family atmosphere and committed employees by offering well paying positions (MORE THAN OUR COMPETITORS) health benefits (LOW PREMIUMS AND LOW DEDUCTIBLES), paid time off, 401K (MATCHING OPTION) and financial advising services and YEARLY BONUSES. SS Landscaping is hired for many types of projects that pay HIGHER WAGES i.e. Union and Prevailing projects:

Prevailing Wage: $53.35/hr *Includes fringes

Prevailing Operator: $89.34/hr *Includes fringes

Union Wages: $41.13 *Includes fringes

*Private Projects: D.O.E. ($27-$42/hr)




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