Trueline

Hardscape Site Foreman / Mason Project Lead

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.

What You'll Do as the Hardscape Site Foreman / Mason Project Lead:

• 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 organized, 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).

Must-Haves as the Hardscape Site Foreman / Mason Project Lead:

• 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 demeanor when interacting with clients, builders and design staff.

Nice-to-Haves as the Hardscape Site Foreman / Mason Project Lead:

• 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.

Our Client Offers:

• 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

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.