Seeking a Hardscape Foreman to join the residential design-build team in Hartford County, CT. This hands-on leader will supervise a 2-3 person crew and take ownership of custom patios, retaining walls, fire pits, and related hardscape projects from excavation and grading through final installation.
What You'll Do as the Hardscape Foreman:
- Lead and work alongside a 2-3 person hardscape installation crew.
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Manage residential projects from layout and excavation through final cleanup.
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Install patios, walkways, retaining walls, fire pits, and other custom outdoor features.
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Establish proper elevations and grades, excavate project areas, and build stable base systems.
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Review project plans and coordinate daily priorities with the sales and design teams.
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Help determine material needs and coordinate orders and deliveries.
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Maintain quality, productivity, safety, and organization throughout each project.
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Communicate professionally with homeowners and internal team members.
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Train and support crew members while keeping projects moving on schedule.
Must-Haves as the Hardscape Foreman:
- At least 5 years of hardscape, landscape construction, masonry, or closely related installation experience.
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Experience independently completing patio or paver projects from start to finish.
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Demonstrated crew leadership or foreman experience.
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Strong knowledge of excavation, elevations, grading, base preparation, compaction, and hardscape materials.
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Ability to identify the correct tools, equipment, and materials for each phase of a project.
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Valid driver's license and dependable transportation.
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Photos or a portfolio showing completed hardscape projects.
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Ability to perform hands-on outdoor construction work in changing weather conditions.
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Reliable attendance, professional communication, and strong attention to detail.
Nice-to-Haves as the Hardscape Foreman:
- Spanish-English bilingual communication skills.
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Experience building retaining walls, outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, steps, and natural stone features.
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Experience coordinating material orders and deliveries.
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Experience working directly with residential customers, designers, or sales teams.
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Snow removal or winter operations experience.
Offers:
- $30-$45 per hour, based on experience and demonstrated skill.
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Full-time, year-round employment with winter snow work available.
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The option to take a seasonal winter layoff, when preferred.
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401(k) plan with a 4% company match.
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Employer contribution covering 50% of health insurance costs.
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Two weeks of combined paid vacation and holiday time to start, with flexibility based on experience.
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Independent crews with the tools and support needed to manage their work successfully.
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Advancement opportunities into higher-level field leadership and supervisory positions.
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A welcoming, family-oriented workplace with a large bilingual employee community.
