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Landscape Construction Lead

San Diego, CA ยท On-site

$30 - $40/hr

Landscape Construction Lead ID: 1034 Location: San Diego Job Type: Full Time More about this job ... Physical, active work (lifting, digging, operating equipment) * Team-oriented, production-driven ...

Landscape Construction Lead

San Diego, CA ยท On-site

$30 - $40/hr

Landscape Construction Lead Landscape Construction Lead (Hands-On, Field Role) $30-$40/hour (DOE ... Physical, active work (lifting, digging, operating equipment) * Team-oriented, production-driven ...

Landscape Construction Lead Landscape Construction Lead (Hands-On, Field Role) $30-$40/hour (DOE ... Physical, active work (lifting, digging, operating equipment) * Team-oriented, production-driven ...

Landscape Construction Lead

San Diego, CA ยท On-site

$30 - $40/hr

Landscape Construction Lead (Hands-On, Field Role) $30-$40/hour (DOE) | Full-Time | San Diego ... Physical, active work (lifting, digging, operating equipment) * Team-oriented, production-driven ...

Lead Operator Reporting to: Excavation Superintendent Role Definition As a Lead Operator, you are ... Participate in pre-construction meetings, to review project plans and provide valuable field-level ...

Lead Operator Reporting to: Excavation Superintendent Role Definition As a Lead Operator, you are ... Participate in pre-construction meetings, to review project plans and provide valuable field-level ...

Lead OperatorReporting to: Excavation Superintendent Role Definition As a Lead Operator, you are ... Deep understanding of construction drawings, cut/fill sheets, and grading plans. Heavy Equipment ...

Lead Operator

Jal, NM ยท On-site

The Lead Operator is responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of a designated group of ... Collaborate with engineering, accounting, completions, construction, EH&S, planning, land, and ...

$20 - $26.25/hr

... Construction Lead Electrician to join our team! Your Day-to-Day: * Lead and manage crews of 3-6 ... Experience operating scissor lifts, boom lifts, and off-road forklifts * Ability to lift moderately ...

Construction Lead Electrician

Haskell, TX ยท On-site

$25 - $33/hr

... Construction Lead Electrician to join our team! Your Day-to-Day: * Lead and manage crews of 3-6 ... Experience operating scissor lifts, boom lifts, and off-road forklifts * Ability to lift moderately ...

Construction Lead

Fletcher, NC ยท On-site

$17 - $23/hr

... construction experience preferred * Experience with residential and commercial remodeling or ... This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go ...

Construction Lead Electrician

Haskell, TX ยท On-site

$25 - $33/hr

... Construction Lead Electrician to join our team! Your Day-to-Day: * Lead and manage crews of 3-6 ... Experience operating scissor lifts, boom lifts, and off-road forklifts * Ability to lift moderately ...

Construction Lead Electrician

Alpharetta, GA ยท On-site

$26.50 - $35/hr

... Construction Lead Electrician to join our team! Your Day-to-Day: * Lead and manage crews of 3-6 ... Experience operating scissor lifts, boom lifts, and off-road forklifts * Ability to lift moderately ...

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Landscape Construction Lead

San Diego, CA โ€ข On-site

$30 - $40/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago


Job description

Drab To Fab
Job Openings >> Landscape Construction Lead
Landscape Construction Lead
Summary
Title: Landscape Construction Lead ID: 1034 Location: San Diego Job Type: Full Time
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Description

Landscape Construction Lead (Hands-On, Field Role)

$30-$40/hour (DOE) | Full-Time | San Diego County

Drab to Fab is hiring a Landscape Construction Lead to run jobs in the field and lead a crew on high-quality landscape installations.

This is a hands-on role-you'll be on-site daily, working alongside your crew while leading production and ensuring projects are built right.


What You'll Do

  • Lead and work alongside a landscape construction crew

  • Execute builds hands-on (grading, irrigation, planting, drainage)

  • Set daily priorities and keep the crew on track

  • Ensure quality, efficiency, and jobsite organization

  • Troubleshoot issues in the field as they come up

  • Coordinate with Project Manager on progress and needs


What This Role Is

  • Field-based, on-site leadership

  • Hands-on construction + crew leadership

  • Fast-paced, production-focused


What This Role Is Not

  • Not a desk job

  • Not a project manager position

  • Not primarily administrative


Requirements

  • 5+ years of landscape construction experience

  • Experience leading or running a crew

  • Strong knowledge of:

    • Irrigation (drip, spray, timers, wiring)

    • Drainage and grading

    • Planting and soil prep

  • Ability to operate skid steer and mini excavator

  • Valid driver's license with clean record

  • Physically able to perform outdoor construction work


Preferred

  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)

  • Strong leadership and communication skills


Work Environment

  • Outdoors on jobsites across San Diego County

  • Physical, active work (lifting, digging, operating equipment)

  • Team-oriented, production-driven environment


Pay & Benefits

  • $30-$40/hour (depending on experience)

  • Medical, dental, vision (company pays 75% for full-time employees)

  • PTO

  • 401(k) with match

  • Education reimbursement (horticulture/construction programs)


About Drab to Fab

We're a fast-growing, eco-conscious landscape design-build and maintenance company serving San Diego County. Since 2020, we've completed 400+ projects and continue to scale with a strong focus on quality and execution.


Apply If

You enjoy leading from the field, working with your hands, and taking ownership of how projects get built day-to-day.


Do Not Apply If

You're looking for a primarily office-based or project management role.

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