Experienced Landscape Foreman

Experienced Landscape Foreman

New Era Designs — Northeast Ohio

Pay: $28–$35+ per hour based on experience and demonstrated ability
Job Type: Full-time, year-round
Schedule: Monday–Friday, with occasional additional hours based on project needs
Start Date: March 2027, with opportunities for earlier employment for the right candidate

About New Era Designs

New Era Designs is a growing landscape and hardscape company serving Northeast Ohio. We specialize in modern landscape and erosion control solutions, including landscape installations, planting, hardscapes, drainage, grading, erosion control, hydroseeding, landscape maintenance, and outdoor living projects.

We take pride in doing things correctly from the beginning—from proper soil preparation and drainage to plant selection, installation, grading, and final presentation.

We are looking for an experienced Landscape Foreman who can lead a crew, manage a jobsite, maintain high standards, and complete projects with limited supervision.

This is a leadership position for someone who wants to take ownership of their work and grow with a professional landscaping company.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage a landscape installation crew
• Organize daily work and keep projects moving efficiently
• Read landscape plans and execute designs accurately
• Lay out planting beds, trees, shrubs, perennials, edging, mulch, and other landscape elements
• Perform grading and finish grading
• Prepare planting areas and properly amend soil
• Install trees, shrubs, perennials, ornamental grasses, and other plant material
• Install landscape edging and bed borders
• Install mulch, decorative stone, and other landscape materials
• Assist with drainage and erosion-control installations
• Operate skid steers, compact track loaders, mini excavators, and other equipment
• Perform hydroseeding and lawn restoration when needed
• Coordinate materials, equipment, and manpower for each project
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional jobsite
• Inspect completed work and correct issues before the project is considered finished
• Communicate project progress, material needs, and problems to management
• Work professionally around homeowners, customers, and other contractors
• Train and develop less-experienced employees
• Ensure company trucks, trailers, tools, and equipment are properly used and maintained

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who can lead by example and get the job done without needing someone constantly standing over them.

The ideal candidate:

• Has 3+ years of professional landscape installation experience
• Has previous crew-lead or foreman experience, or demonstrates the ability to step into a leadership role
• Has strong knowledge of landscape installation practices
• Understands proper planting techniques and plant handling
• Can perform and understand grading and drainage
• Can read and follow landscape plans
• Has experience operating landscape construction equipment
• Can organize a crew and keep employees productive
• Pays close attention to detail
• Takes pride in the finished product
• Is dependable and consistently shows up ready to work
• Can work independently and make sound decisions in the field
• Takes accountability for mistakes and communicates problems early
• Treats company equipment, vehicles, and tools with respect
• Has a professional attitude and communicates well with customers and coworkers

Experience With the Following Is a Plus

• Landscape design plan interpretation
• Native plantings
• High-end residential landscapes
• Commercial landscape installations
• Drainage systems
• Erosion control
• Hydroseeding
• Fine grading
• Retaining walls
• Paver installation
• Irrigation
• Low-voltage landscape lighting
• Skid steer / compact track loader operation
• Mini excavator operation
• Laser levels and grade control
• Plant identification
• Soil amendment and bed preparation

What We Expect

At New Era Designs, the foreman sets the standard for the entire crew.

We expect our foremen to:

Show up. Lead by example. Keep the crew moving. Build it correctly. Protect the property. Take care of the equipment. Communicate problems. Own the finished product.

You should be comfortable making decisions in the field without needing management to provide instructions for every step of the project.

If a crew member isn't performing, we expect you to address it.

If materials are missing, we expect you to communicate it before the crew is standing around.

If something isn't being installed correctly, we expect you to catch it.

If you make a mistake, we expect you to own it and help fix it.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience and demonstrated ability
• Opportunity for advancement
• Year-round employment for qualified employees
• Professional trucks, trailers, tools, and construction equipment
• Opportunity to operate a variety of equipment
• Training and development
• High-quality residential and commercial projects
• Performance-based opportunities for increased responsibility and compensation
• A professional work environment where craftsmanship and accountability matter

Advancement Opportunities

New Era Designs is growing, and we're building a team that can grow with it.

A successful Landscape Foreman can progress into roles such as:

Landscape Installer → Lead Installer → Landscape Foreman → Project/Operations Leadership

Increased responsibility comes with increased compensation and opportunity.

How to Apply

Please apply through Indeed with your resume and include:

• Your landscape construction experience
• Previous leadership or foreman experience
• Types of projects you have personally led
• Equipment you are comfortable operating
• Your desired hourly rate
• Your availability
• Any relevant certifications or training

If you have photos of landscape projects you have personally installed or supervised, we'd love to see them.

We're looking for someone who wants to build a career with a growing company and takes genuine pride in the work they put their name on.

New Era Designs

Modern landscape and erosion control solutions for Northeast Ohio.

Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Safety equipment provided

Work Location: In person