Landscaping Field Superintendent

Job Summary

• The Field Superintendent is responsible for working with other Superintendents, Landscape Designers, and Foreman. Core responsibilities include operations of landscape construction and irrigation divisions, assist landscape maintenance department, day-to-day schedule of work to be achieved, field management and job supervision, as well as training and development of team members.

General Accountabilities

• Work with other superintendent, landscape designers and foreman to create day-to-day schedule of work for crew depending on work priorities, equipment availability, project demands, and weather conditions.
• Assist the landscape maintenance department.
• Procurement of job materials as needed.
• Organize logistics of pickup and delivery of materials, including trucking, nightly pre-loading and foreman and crew combinations.
• Conduct crew inspections of trucks and equipment, team uniforms, and safety inspections.
• Preform job progress updates with project manager and salespersons such as project status and benchmarks of project.
• Review and identify efficiency and quality control elements.
• Provide development of existing team members to grow within the company, and train new team members.
• Cultivate culture through proper management, recommending specific training, tools, or processes to increase team awareness of company culture by displaying leadership as a positive attribute.
• Recommend specific training for equipment and recognize “star” team members who show interest in new areas.
• Enforces operating procedures and work standards in order to promote employee safety and meet performance requirements.
• Lead crew members in absence of Foreman.
• This is a year-round position that includes snow removal responsibilities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Job Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 5 years of related experience.
• Valid State of Michigan chauffeurs drivers license.

Since 1978, D.A. Alexander & Company, Inc. has provided high quality landscape design, installation and maintenance services for commercial, residential and industrial properties. Each year, our client base grows and we find our premium services are in high demand. The reputation we've upheld for providing prompt, professional and experienced service has kept our clients loyal.