Landscape Construction Supervisor | High End Residential Design - Build
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Houston, Texas, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Design
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Landscape construction experience in residential or design-build environments, minimum of 5+ years preferred
- Previous experience in landscape construction supervisory, foreman, superintendent, or field leadership role, required
- Strong knowledge of landscape construction methods including grading, drainage, planting, irrigation, and hardscape installation.
- Ability to read landscape construction plans, construction details, and technical specifications.
- Experience managing crews, schedules, and jobsite production.
- Strong understanding of jobsite safety standards and best practices.
- Excellent communication and team leadership skills
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites throughout the Houston area.
- Basic computer proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Smartsheet is a plus
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus
- Landscape construction experience in residential or design-build environments, minimum of 5+ years preferred
- Previous experience in landscape construction supervisory, foreman, superintendent, or field leadership role, required
- Strong knowledge of landscape construction methods including grading, drainage, planting, irrigation, and hardscape installation.
- Ability to read landscape construction plans, construction details, and technical specifications.
- Experience managing crews, schedules, and jobsite production.
- Strong understanding of jobsite safety standards and best practices.
- Excellent communication and team leadership skills
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites throughout the Houston area.
- Basic computer proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Smartsheet is a plus
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus
Full description
McDugald Steele Landscape Architects & Contractors is a Houston-based design-build firm creating timeless high-end residential estate gardens through a fully integrated approach spanning landscape architecture, construction, planting, irrigation, pool and water features, lighting, and long-term garden management.
For more than 50 years, McDugald Steele has built a reputation for excellence, earning numerous awards for landscape architecture and horticultural expertise. Our work reflects a deep respect for architecture, horticulture, and the art of building enduring outdoor environments.
We are seeking an experienced in-house Construction Supervisor to lead field operations for our portfolio of high-end residential landscape construction projects. This full-time role is responsible for leading crews, manage daily production, solve jobsite challenges, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the firm's high standards of craftsmanship. The ideal candidate is a motivated field leader who values craftsmanship, teamwork, and the opportunity to help construct some of Houston's most distinguished residential landscapes.
The Opportunity
This position plays a critical leadership role in translating design into built work. The in-house Construction Supervisor works closely with the project landscape architect, project managers, and skilled trades to ensure projects move smoothly from site mobilization through final walkthrough.
McDugald Steele's integrated design-build approach allows Construction Supervisors to work directly with the design team while maintaining clear ownership of jobsite operations, field execution, quality control, and crew leadership. This position offers an excellent opportunity for experienced construction professionals who are self-starters and natural leaders to take pride in running projects in the field. Supervisors are trusted to lead crews, manage daily production, solve jobsite challenges, and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the company's high standards of craftsmanship. For motivated individuals who take ownership of their work and lead by example, this role provides a path to grow professionally while helping deliver some of Houston's most extraordinary residential landscape projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily field operations for residential and select commercial landscape construction projects
- Supervise and coordinate construction crews and subcontracted specialty trades.
- Manage jobsite scheduling, production goals, and daily work assignments.
- Read and interpret landscape construction plans, construction details, and specifications.
- Coordinate installation of grading, drainage systems, hardscape, planting, irrigation, lighting, and specialty landscape elements.