Landscape/Hardscape Crew Manager – Foreman Full Time NEW

Hardscape / Landscape Crew Manager – Foreman Build great projects. Lead a strong crew. Grow your career.

At Upscale Lawncare Inc., we do more than install landscapes and hardscapes. We build outdoor spaces we’re proud of, develop leaders from within, and create real career paths for people who want more than just another field job.

We’re looking for a Hardscape / Landscape Crew Manager – Foreman to lead a crew of 2 to 4 team members in the field, executing both hardscape installations and landscape enhancement projects. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in quality work, leads from the front, and wants to grow into bigger leadership opportunities over time.

Why Upscale

At Upscale, this is not a dead-end foreman role.

You’ll be part of a growing company with multiple service divisions, strong operational systems, and clear leadership expectations. We believe in enhancing outdoor environments while growing people, and that shows up in how we hire, train, support, and promote our team.

Why people choose Upscale:

• Clear path into Production Manager and Project Manager roles
• Opportunity to lead meaningful, high-quality outdoor projects
• Strong team culture built on accountability, professionalism, service, and excellence
• A company that values safety, organization, communication, and doing things the right way
• Systems and structure that help good foremen become great leaders
• Year-round opportunity with a respected brand serving the Cincinnati region

If you want to be trusted, challenged, developed, and part of a company that is building something bigger, Upscale is the place.

Position Summary

The Hardscape / Landscape Crew Manager – Foreman leads a field crew in the successful execution of projects including patios, retaining walls, walkways, plantings, mulch installations, and bed renovations. This person is responsible for daily crew leadership, jobsite organization, production pace, safety, quality control, and communication from mobilization through final walkthrough.

Success in this role means the crew works safely, efficiently, and professionally, projects stay on schedule, quality stays high, and clients have a great experience.

What Success Looks Like

In this role, you will:

• Lead a productive, accountable, safety-first crew each day
• Deliver quality hardscape and landscape installations to company standards
• Keep projects organized, on pace, and aligned with budget and schedule
• Communicate clearly with managers, sales team members, and clients
• Train less experienced team members and help raise the standard of the crew
• Represent the Upscale brand professionally on every jobsite

Essential ResponsibilitiesCrew Leadership & Management

• Direct daily work for hardscape and landscape crews based on job priorities and project phases
• Assign tasks based on crew skill level and maintain proper task pacing throughout the day
• Train and mentor apprentices and crew members in installation techniques, tool use, safety, and productivity
• Promote a team culture built on accountability, professionalism, and safety
• Track time and production using Upscale’s digital field management system

Project Execution

• Execute hardscape tasks such as layout, excavation, base preparation, grading, drainage, and installation sequencing
• Execute landscape enhancement tasks such as planting, mulching, bed renovation, and site detailing
• Read and interpret site plans, elevations, layouts, and plant placement plans
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient jobsite from start to finish
• Operate and oversee equipment and tools including compactors, skid steers, mini excavators, laser levels, saws, wheelbarrows, and hand tools

Planning & Communication

• Review plans, material lists, and job details before mobilization
• Coordinate material staging, deliveries, tool readiness, and site preparation with the Production Manager
• Communicate daily with Production Managers and Sales regarding job progress, changes, challenges, and opportunities
• Adjust workflows in the field to stay on timeline and within labor expectations
• Document progress with photos, field notes, and reports

Client Relations

• Serve as the on-site point of contact for clients and property managers during projects
• Communicate professionally and confidently to represent the Upscale brand
• Identify upsell opportunities, client requests, and scope changes, and report them to project leadership

Safety & Equipment

• Enforce company safety standards and ensure PPE compliance at all times
• Conduct daily equipment and tool inspections and basic maintenance checks
• Monitor proper tool use, material handling, transport, excavation safety, and install practices
• Submit equipment usage and related field reports as required

QualificationsExperience

• 3 to 4+ years of hands-on experience in hardscape installation, landscape enhancements, or similar field construction work
• At least 1 year of leadership, crew lead, or foreman experience
• Strong understanding of base prep, drainage, grading, planting techniques, and jobsite flow
• Experience reading plans and managing field execution is preferred
• Experience with LMN or similar field software is a plus

Skills

• Strong crew leadership and jobsite communication
• Ability to manage task pacing, production expectations, and field quality
• Proficiency in hardscaping, planting, soil prep, equipment operation, and site organization
• Strong problem-solving, time management, and troubleshooting ability
• Spanish-English bilingual is a plus

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record and ability to meet company insurance requirements
• Ability to lift 75+ lbs regularly
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to work moderate overtime as needed

Core Competencies

• Team leadership and mentorship
• Jobsite planning and execution
• Safety awareness and equipment responsibility
• Client communication
• Production tracking and reporting
• Quality control in hardscape and landscape work

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage: $21.00 to $28.00 per hour – negotiable based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off: 80 hours after 1 year, 120 hours after 5 years
• Holiday pay on company-designated holidays
• Advancement opportunities into Production Manager and Project Manager roles

Join the Upscale Team

If you’re the kind of leader who takes ownership, sets the tone on site, and wants to grow with a company that values people as much as production, we’d love to talk.

At Upscale Lawncare, we’re building more than landscapes. We’re building leaders.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 – $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) 3% Match
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Landscaping: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Cincinnati, OH 45211 (Required)

Work Location: In person