Landscape Installation Foreman
brownswood nursery landscapeJohns Island (SC)
$25–$30/hour
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Posted 6 days ago
brownswood nursery landscapeJohns Island (SC)
SENIORITY
Mid
SALARY
$25–$30/hour
About the role
Landscape Installation Foreman Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Charleston, SC
Pay: $25–$30/hour (DOE)
Lead the crew that bring Charleston's finest landscapes to life. At Brownswood Nursery, an installation foreman isn't just running a crew—you're the person who ensures every project is delivered with the craftsmanship and white-glove service our clients expect. You take a landscape from plan to planting, and you take pride in the details that separate good work from exceptional work. You're a natural leader who earns respect on the jobsite. Clients trust you because you communicate clearly, anticipate their needs, and treat their property like it's your own. Your crew follows you because you're organized, fair, and set the standard for quality and safety. And you'd take a day working outside over a desk any time of year.
About Brownswood Nursery:
Charleston's largest nursery and design-build firm, offering a complete line of services from growing to landscape design, installation, and maintenance. We've been inspiring people to grow since 1978, and we invest in the professional growth of every team member. Come grow with us.
What We Offer:
- Competitive hourly pay: $25–$30/hour, depending on experience 401(k) with 4% employer match
- Paid Time OffPartial childcare reimbursement credit
- Employee discount
- Paid horticultural certification opportunities (SC CNP, SC CLP) and on-the-job training
- Clear paths for personal and professional advancement in a fast-paced, friendly, energetic team
What You'll Do:
- Lead and motivate a crew of 2–3 landscape professionals from project start to finish
- Read and execute landscape plans and drawings with precision
- Deliver high-quality installations on time and on budget
- Apply working knowledge of grading, drainage, and construction fundamentals
- Interact with clients and prospects in a professional, courteous manner that reflects our standard of service
- Operate company tools and equipment safely, and uphold jobsite safety
- Coach your crew—giving and receiving constructive feedback with respect
- What We're Looking For2–4 years of landscaping/installation experience preferred1–2 years leading others in landscape installation preferredStrong knowledge of Charleston plant materials preferredStrong work ethic, integrity, and a budget-minded approach
- Excellent organization, time management, and multitasking skills
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Valid driver's license with a clean record
- Ability to drive tractors with trailers a plus (training available)
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