Job Title: Landscape Superintendent
Location:
Rancho Cordova, California, USA
100% Onsite
Compensation:
Base Salary: $81,000 – $90,000 (USD)
Relocation Assistance: Not available
Visa Sponsorship: Not supported
Position Type:
Full-time | Mid-Senior Level
Industry: Environmental Services
Function: Project Management
Experience Required: Minimum 3 years in landscape construction (non-maintenance)
Job Summary:
The Landscape Superintendent is responsible for managing all aspects of landscape installation projects, specifically on new construction sites. This position requires strong leadership and field operations experience to ensure work is completed on time, under budget, and in full compliance with safety and quality standards.
Core Responsibilities:
Project Coordination & Execution:
Recruit, hire, and coordinate field staff for multiple ongoing projects
Attend pre-job walkthroughs and visit each job site multiple times weekly
Ensure all landscape installation work adheres to project plans and specifications
Document all changes, extras, and gather approvals as required
Monitor weekly job cost reports and correct labor, purchasing, or accounting issues proactively
Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
Leadership & Management:
Uphold and exceed policies related to field operations, safety, quality control, and training
Supervise and evaluate foremen, conducting bi-weekly team meetings
Provide onboarding and continuous training for new hires and team members
Promote organizational values, mission, and company culture among field teams
Ensure proper usage and management of tools and equipment
Safety & Compliance:
Enforce OSHA regulations and internal safety protocols
Ensure all field staff wear proper uniforms and personal protective equipment (PPE)
Immediately report workplace injuries to the appropriate safety/human resources contacts
Required Skills & Qualifications:
10+ years of commercial landscape construction experience (specifically installation, not maintenance)
Experience reading and interpreting construction plans
Effective bilingual communication (English/Spanish preferred)
Proven leadership and management skills
Public Works (PW) experience
Valid Driver’s License
Preferred Characteristics:
Strong time management and prioritization skills
Collaborative and effective communicator
Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends or evenings as needed
Comfortable working in extreme weather conditions (heat, direct sunlight)
Physically able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs
Work Conditions:
Outdoor work near automotive traffic
Daily shifts of 8+ hours, 5 days/week (with potential overtime/weekends)
Physically demanding environment with exposure to high temperatures