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Fine Garden Creations Landscape Crew Leader in Prospect Park, Pennsylvania

  •  Manage the execution of construction projects, planning labor requirements, equipment requirements and material deliveries and timing to ensure completion of job(s) within project deadlines 
  • Manage safety, quality and productivity of work at sites and/or shop/yard 
  • Assist in the preparation of jobsites prior to the beginning of a project 
  • Supervise, coordinate, and schedule the day to day work activities of a landscape construction crew of 3 to 5 employees 
  • Delegate job tasks to appropriate crew members to assist in the completion of landscape constructions 
  • Participate in recruitment activities by conducting secondary interviews with potential job candidates 
  • Conduct on-site orientations with new employees and employees in new positions, which cover all company health and safety policies, practices, and procedures 
  • Operate various tools and equipment, including: heavy equipment, chainsaws, jackhammers, laser levels, measurement equipment, shovels, hammers, drills, etc. 
  • Assist in the construction of walkways, fences, decks, posts, etc. 
  • Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment by conducting inspections, lubricating, and cleaning on a regular basis 
  • Read and interpret blueprints, structural drawings, and specifications to delegate/complete work activities 
  • Meet with subcontractors and supervise quality, efficiency, and deadlines 
  • Complete and submit all required paperwork on a daily basis, including: daily site meeting logs, crew daily forms, equipment daily inspection forms, attendance tracking, time and materials billing summaries, requests for time off, etc. ? Comply with all company policies and regulations 
  • Maintain and enforce standards of cleanliness and organization in assigned trucks, trailers, equipment, jobsites, and shop/yard areas 
  • Ensure that all work activities are carried out in a safe and efficient manner, and that all crew members are in compliance with government and company PPE standards 
  • Enforce and work in accordance with all local health and safety laws and regulations at shop/yard and on jobsites 
  • Employee training 
  • Communicate with customers in a polite and courteous manner
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