Landscape Foreman
Job Description Job Description Landscape & Construction Foreman Oak River Landscaping | Petaluma, CA (serving Sonoma & Marin County) Full-time, Year-Round | $30-35/hour, depending on experience About Us Oak River Landscaping is a family-owned, locally operated landscape and site improvement company based in Petaluma, CA (CSLB 1034137, C-27), proudly serving residential and commercial clients throughout Sonoma and Marin County. We specialize in site improvement, drainage and grading, excavation, irrigation, and landscape maintenance — and we're known for being a trustworthy, local name our clients can count on. The Role We're looking for an experienced Foreman to lead installation crews on landscape construction projects across Sonoma and Marin County. This is a hands-on leadership role — you'll be on-site every day, running the job, directing the crew, and working alongside them. Responsibilities - Lead and supervise the installation crew on residential and commercial landscape construction projects - Read and execute site plans, set string lines, and establish accurate elevations and grades for construction and drainage work - Perform and oversee irrigation installation and repair, concrete work, retaining wall construction, paver installation, carpentry (fencing, decking, framing, form work), and excavation/grading - Install and troubleshoot drainage systems, ensuring proper slope and water flow - Use hand and power tools (hand saws, levels, laser levels/transits, and similar) to execute precise, accurate work - Take accurate field measurements and lay out projects to match plans and specs - Safely operate heavy equipment (skid steer, mini excavator, and similar) - Coordinate materials, scheduling, and crew assignments to keep jobs on time and on budget - Communicate daily with the Project Manager on job progress, issues, and material needs - Keep the job site safe, organized, and productive - Train and mentor crew members, upholding Oak River's standards for craftsmanship and professionalism Qualifications - 5 years of hands-on experience in landscape/construction, with proven ability to independently handle irrigation, concrete, retaining walls, pavers, carpentry, excavation, and grading - Skilled with hand tools (including hand saws) and layout tools — string lines, levels, and measuring for accurate grade and elevation work - Strong understanding of drainage principles and installation - Solid general construction fundamentals — measuring, layout, and building to plan - Prior leadership experience — comfortable running a crew and owning a job site from start to finish - Experience safely operating heavy equipment - Valid driver's license with a clean driving record (required to drive company trucks/trailers) - Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and pride in quality craftsmanship - Ability to read and interpret site plans - Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus What We Offer - Competitive pay: $30-35/hour, depending on experience - Stable, full-time, year-round work with a growing local company - Real room to grow — Oak River is expanding, and strong performers have a genuine path into bigger leadership roles as we build out our team - A family-owned company culture that values quality, integrity, and the people who do the work