Lead Hand Landscape Construction

Lead Hand Landscape Construction

Hutten Land and Shore

Owen Sound, ON

$22$27/hour, based on experience

Shape our rugged landscape.

Youre a skilled landscape builder.

Youre comfortable taking the lead on smaller projects.

And you know how to turn a design into reality.

As a Lead Hand Landscape Construction, you support the Crew Leader in executing high-quality landscape construction projects while guiding daily crew performance. You combine strong technical ability with growing leadership responsibility helping ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to Hutten standards.

This is hands-on, outdoor work paired with accountability and direction on site.

What Youll Be Responsible For

Project Execution

• Assist the Crew Leader in supervising, delegating, coordinating, and executing daily work activities of a 23 person crew at times independently
• Support management of safety, quality, and productivity
• Work safely and responsibly with strong initiative
• Wear appropriate PPE at all times
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of trucks, trailers, equipment, jobsites, and yard areas

Assistant Leadership

• Take ownership of smaller projects while supporting overall project leadership
• Demonstrate continuous growth and personal goal achievement
• Actively participate in regular team meetings
• Communicate professionally and courteously with customers
• Comply with all company and safety regulations

Quality Workmanship

• Reading and interpreting blueprints, structural drawings, and specifications
• Layout of work areas to required elevations, grades, and drainage requirements
• Site calculations and material quantity take-offs
• Operation of chainsaws, jackhammers, laser levels, measurement equipment, and construction tools
• Operation of heavy equipment including skid steer, excavator, and loader
• Operation of crew truck and trailer (AZ level)
• Completion of complex and detailed stone, wood, water, and planting installations

Short-Term Planning & Documentation

• Complete required paperwork and electronic logs daily
• Participate in daily planning to coordinate project goals and identify obstacles
• Track estimated vs. actual job hours

What Success Looks Like

• Projects completed to Hutten quality standards
• Estimated vs. actual hours managed effectively
• Strong on-site leadership presence
• Safe, organized, productive job sites
• Clear communication and customer confidence

Who This Role Is Perfect For

• You value the Hutten philosophy
• You are a strong communicator
• You are detail-oriented and organized
• You can confidently guide others
• You embrace deadlines and physical work
• You are highly skilled in landscape construction
• You can calculate grades, slopes, and complex layouts
• You can read and interpret landscape designs
• You are comfortable operating heavy equipment
• You can use a smartphone for communication and reporting

The Seasonality

Landscape Construction operates from early spring through late fall / early winter. During slower periods, there may be opportunities to contribute to other departments depending on workload and company needs.

Why Hutten?

• Strong coaching and leadership development
• Open book management
• Monthly team events BBQs, family parties, breakfast updates, games, and seasonal celebrations
• A high-performance, growth-focused culture
• Real opportunity to develop leadership skills and advance within the company

Apply today and join the Hutten Land & Shore Landscape Construction Team.