Hardscape Crew Leader

Gerhart’s Landscaping is seeking a dedicated Hardscape Crew Leader to join our team and help deliver exceptional outdoor living spaces for our clients. As a leader in landscape construction, we pride ourselves on quality craftsmanship, professionalism, and a supportive team environment. The Hardscape Crew Leader will oversee and work alongside a crew to install patios, walkways, retaining walls, drainage systems, outdoor steps, and related features. This role is essential to ensuring projects are completed efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards, while fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily hardscape installation crews on job sites
• Delegate tasks, maintain production, and ensure crews are prepared each day
• Train and coach crew members on installation techniques and company expectations
• Promote teamwork, professionalism, and accountability among crew members
• Read and interpret work orders, layouts, and project plans
• Oversee site preparation, excavation, base installation, compaction, paver and wall installation, grading, drainage, material staging, and final detailing
• Monitor project progress and communicate delays or concerns proactively
• Ensure materials, tools, and equipment are available, used properly, and maintained
• Maintain organized, clean, and professional jobsites
• Ensure all work meets Gerhart’s Landscaping quality standards, including proper grades, elevations, and installation methods
• Identify and correct issues before project completion and perform regular walkthroughs
• Protect customer property during construction
• Lead by example with safe equipment operation and jobsite practices
• Conduct daily safety awareness and ensure proper PPE is worn
• Operate and oversee use of skid steers, mini excavators, plate compactors, cut-off saws, dump trailers, and trucks
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance needs
• Track material usage and communicate shortages
• Communicate professionally with clients, management, and team members
• Assist with snow operations during winter months as needed

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hardscape or landscape construction experience preferred
• Previous crew leadership experience preferred
• Ability to read plans and understand grades/elevations
• Experience operating construction equipment
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds and perform physical outdoor work daily
• Valid driver’s license required

Schedule Expectations

• Monday–Friday with seasonal overtime as needed
• Occasional Saturdays during peak season
• Crew Leader/Machine Operator in winter snow operations required

What Success Looks Like

• Projects completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule
• High-quality workmanship with minimal callbacks
• Crews operating with strong morale and accountability
• Clean, organized, and professional jobsites
• Positive communication with management, clients, and team members