Landscape Construction Foreman (Installation)

Location: Fort Myers, FL

Reports to: Superintendent

Crew Size: 3–5 Employees

About Us:

At Sunrise Landscape, we are dedicated to creating and maintaining beautiful and functional outdoor spaces. We bring more than 40 years of award-winning expertise to your property in Tampa, Bradenton, Lakeland, Sarasota, St. Petersburg, Wesley Chapel, Ocala, and surrounding areas. And with a staff that includes arborists, certified pest control applicators, horticulturalists and other experts, we're able to solve every tree, shrub, flower, and grass challenge you have.

Job Overview

As a Landscape Install Foreman, you are the frontline leader responsible for transforming raw construction sites into high-end commercial landscapes. This role requires a master-level understanding of Florida horticulture, commercial site logistics, and crew management. You will bridge the gap between architectural plans and ground-level execution, ensuring every tree, shrub, and sod pallet is installed to the highest industry standards while maintaining a strict culture of safety and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Project Management

• Drive Production: Lead a crew to complete installations per plans and specs, hitting daily production goals without sacrificing quality.
• Strategic Planning: Conduct daily briefings with the Project Superintendent to align on schedule, material deliveries, and site logistics.
• Documentation: Accurately complete and submit digital/physical paperwork, including daily logs, safety sheets, equipment inspections, and time tracking.
• Mentorship: Train crew members on company standards, ensuring a path for their professional growth and long-term retention.

Technical Execution

• Plan Mastery: Read and interpret complex landscape blueprints, performing precise layouts for plant materials, grading, and site features.
• Horticultural Excellence: Oversee the proper planting of Florida-specific trees, shrubs, ground covers, and annuals, including bracing, mulching, and initial fertilization.
• Site Grading & Prep: Expertly manage digging, trenching, and soil amendments to ensure proper drainage and plant health in Southwest Florida's unique soil conditions.
• Equipment Operation: Safely and skillfully operate heavy machinery including skid steers, mini-excavators, loaders, and trenchers.

Safety & Coordination

• OSHA Compliance: Enforce all company and OSHA safety regulations; ensure the crew is consistently wearing appropriate PPE.
• Trade Coordination: Work thoughtfully to avoid damaging the work of other trades (Irrigation, Hardscape, Electrical).
• Inventory Control: Receive and verify material shipments on-site, ensuring quantities match packing slips and quality meets specs.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 3 years of commercial landscape installation experience with at least 1 year in a proven leadership/Foreman role.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in reading blueprints and performing site layouts. Experience with Southwest Florida plant palettes is highly preferred.
• Equipment Proficiency: Demonstrated ability to operate a variety of construction equipment (skid steers, augers, tillers).
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a significant advantage in the Fort Myers market.
• Certifications: OSHA 10-hour card is a plus; must have a valid driver's license with a clean record.

Physical Requirements

• Florida Endurance: Ability to work 8–10 hour days in extreme Southwest Florida conditions (high heat, humidity, and sun).
• Strength: Ability to lift and carry 50+ lbs regularly and perform physical labor (kneeling, bending, squatting) for prolonged periods.
• Availability: Standard 5-day work week; must be flexible for overtime or occasional weekend work to meet project deadlines.

What We Can Offer You: 

It is our desire to provide you with a workplace that you can grow your career. The compensation for this role is market competitive and depends on experience. Sunrise Landscape also provides you with: 

• Paid time off (vacation and sick) 

• Health and Wellness Benefits 

• 9 paid Holidays 

• 401k Savings Plan with Employer Match after 6 months of employment 

• Employee Referral Bonus Program 

• Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year of service) 

Sunrise Landscape is an equal-opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. We require proper documentation for all hiring activities. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

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