Hardscape Foreman

Trueline • Portland, ME

2d • $30 - $40

About The Position

Hardscape Foreman, a high?end Landscape Construction firm based in Southern Maine (servicing Arundel through Kittery to Brunswick and west toward Bethel/Sunday?River), is seeking a Hardscape Site Foreman / Mason Project Lead to join their team on year?round custom hardscape projects. This role offers an opportunity to lead exceptional outdoor living and stonework jobs, with great long?term stability and a growth?oriented culture.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3?years’ experience in landscape or hardscape construction, with demonstrated masonry skills (natural stone, block, brick) and site leadership.
• Ability to read plans and set grades, drive projects and crews with minimal supervision.
• Clean and valid driver’s license.
• Proficiency with construction tools, heavy?equipment (tractors, trucks, compactors etc.).
• Strong leadership, communication, problem?solving skills and professional demeanour when interacting with clients, builders and design staff.

Nice To Haves

• Formal education or certification in construction, landscape design, masonry or related field.
• Previous experience with bespoke, high?end residential or custom hardscape builds rather than standard maintenance/installation work.
• Familiarity with managing budgets, timelines and coordinating material logistics on custom site?build projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead on?site execution of high?end hardscape construction including excavation, layout, grading, patios, walkways, retaining walls, and natural stone features.
• Read and interpret blueprints/site plans/set grades, work closely with the office team and design partners to ensure quality outcomes.
• Supervise a small crew—mentor team members, ensure safe and efficient workflow, and maintain craftsmanship standards.
• Coordinate material needs, equipment (tractors, trucks, saws, compactors), job schedule and communicate progress with clients and vendors.
• Maintain organised, clean and safe job sites and proactively identify potential change?orders or design modifications prior to execution.
• Carry on masonry & natural stonework through the winter season (no snow?plowing required).

Benefits

• Hourly rate of $30?$40+ (DOE, highly skilled candidates negotiable)
• Health & dental insurance with multiple plan options
• 8 paid holidays
• Earned Time Off: 40 hours first year; up to 120 hours by year three
• Simple IRA with 3% company match (after 3 years)
• Short?term disability, paid parental leave, tuition/education reimbursement
• Year?round employment in a craftsmanship?driven business — no snow plowing, stable schedule and a supportive, family?like team environment
• Opportunity for career growth into higher responsibility and leadership roles

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed