• Construction Foreman - Landscape Design

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    Exscape Designs is a fast-growing landscaping company with over 100 years of combined experience in its staff of certified landscape professionals and has been creating outdoor improvements since 2004.  We strongly believe in our purpose to enhance the lives of both our clients and our team members through positive interactions. We do this through always acting in accordance with these Core Values:

    See It – All in, Bold Consistent Vision, Innovation
    Own It – Accountability, Communication, Teamwork
    Kill It – Execution, Customer Focus, Striving for Excellence
    Back It – Integrity, Honesty, Our word is our bond

    Our clients across Northeast Ohio have come to know us for our unparalleled commitment to excellence, professionalism, and integrity.

    Position Summary
    The Construction Foreman is responsible for performing highly physical tasks on our hardscape installation team. This position operates a variety of hand and power tools, cleans and prepares sites, dig trenches, cleans up debris and removes waste materials. The Construction Foreman may assist other craft workers and Foremen. This role is non-exempt, with full time hours between Monday – Friday (occasional off hour and weekend work due to seasonal changes and weather).


    Essential Duties and Responsibilities
    The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
    • Performing landscape, maintenance, and/or construction tasks on outdoor projects and worksites as assigned by management personnel.
    • Coordinating with Sales and Management Personnel to determine scope of work and plan equipment and material needs.
    • Understand blueprints and landscape plans to complete layout of project and installation.
    • Supervise, train, and motivate 2 to 3 member crews to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency.
    • Comply and ensure proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed, bring problems to the attention of Colleagues, Management, and/or Human Resources.
    • Hands-on work required with team members to complete projects, including loading trucks, hauling materials, and operating landscape equipment and machinery.
    • Manage budget and time for each job, including material costs and tracking, accuracy of time sheets for crewmembers, daily communication of the job status, customer satisfaction, and continuous training of assigned crewmembers.
    • Perform opening and closing duties.
    • Participate on the Snow Operations team, including snow plan developments, area management during snow events, and/or snow operator. Snow Operations often requires hours outside of normal schedule.
    • Performing other work-related duties as assigned, including but not limited to performing light maintenance on assigned equipment, record keeping of inventory, or maintaining cleanliness of assigned areas.

    Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
    • Must possess or be able to obtain a valid and appropriate state driver’s license prior to employment.
    • Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the work.
    • Knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials and supplies used in heavy/highway construction work.
    • Knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.
    • Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
    • Ability to lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds, walk and stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
    • Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
    • Understand proper equipment and tools safety.
    • Prior supervisory experience, including giving written and oral instructions.
    • Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
    Note: A bilingual candidate is a plus.

    Position Benefits
    • Compensation commensurate with experience.
    • Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, 401(K) opportunities, paid holidays, and more.
    • Eligibility for New Hire Sign-On Bonus: $1000*.
    *Sign-on bonuses will be paid out at 50% after the first 90 days and the remainder after 1 year of employment.

    Physical Demands and Work Environment
    Exscape Designs is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources at 440-729-0011, or HR@ExscapeDesigns.com.

    Work Environment: Regularly works around moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity. Noise level is often loud.

    Physical Demands: Must be able to move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina. Must be able to see near and far and have strong peripheral vision and focus. Excellent stamina is required.

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