Crew Leader (Production Team)

Who We Are

Established in 2005, Brook Landscape is a landscape design-build agency specializing in urban outdoor environments, with clients across the New York region and a growing presence beyond. Our mission is to create intentional and timeless outdoor spaces that reflect our clients’ values and connect people with the places they live and spend time in.

What You’ll Do

As a Crew Lead/Site Supervisor, you’ll guide the daily execution of onsite work, leading hardscape, carpentry, metalwork, and in-ground construction. Reporting to the Director of Construction, you’ll set the pace, organize the work, and lead installation while supporting, directing, and developing your crew. As conditions change or challenges arise, you’ll assess, adapt, and move the work forward while protecting quality, schedule, and team morale.

• Lead daily site operations and direct crew members through installation tasks

• Review drawings before job kickoff and translate plans into clear daily goals

• Maintain site organization, cleanliness, and protection throughout the workday

• Set expectations for safety practices and ensure they are followed on site

• Monitor quality of work and coach crew members to meet Brook Landscape standards

• Identify workflow issues early and contribute to practical, solution-based decisions

• Track material and tool needs and communicate ordering requirements to the Director of Production

• Document daily progress and share updates, including photos, with the Executive Director of Operations

• Support job tracking and ensure receipts and documentation are properly handled

Shop & Equipment Oversight

• Maintain shop cleanliness and delegate shop-related responsibilities

• Oversee vehicle cleanliness and basic maintenance, delegating tasks as needed

• Support quality control of shop-built items and their transport to job sites

• Train crew members on proper tool use and shop safety standards

People & Team Leadership

• Train and mentor crew members in field practices, safety, and quality expectations

• Address day-to-day performance issues and escalate concerns such as attendance, conduct, or workmanship to the Executive Director of Operations

• Set a steady, professional tone that reflects Brook Landscape’s standards on every site

You’ll thrive here if you:

• Enjoy working in a project-based environment where priorities evolve.

• Value initiative, follow-through, and attention to detail.

• Are comfortable collaborating across creative and operational teams.

• Identify issues and propose solutions

What You’ll Have

• 5 or more years of experience across landscape, horticulture, or construction, with at least 2 years leading crews and a strong background in hardscape, carpentry, metalwork, and in-ground construction.

• Strong understanding of site workflow, sequencing, and installation standards

• Ability to read drawings and plan daily work accordingly

• Comfort taking ownership for outcomes related to quality, schedule, and team performance

• Clear verbal and written communication skills

• Working knowledge of job site safety practices and tool use

• Ability to stay organized, track details, and report progress consistently

Why Choose Us

Brook Landscape is a place where people hold high standards and see their contributions recognized. We also provide:

• Competitive salary, aligned with experience and responsibility. Salary range: $75,000 - $87,000

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits with the majority of premiums covered by us

• Generous paid time off, including a fully paid office closure from Christmas through New Year’s

• A collaborative studio environment with regular connection to active project sites

• Opportunities to build skills, take on new responsibilities, and grow alongside a committed team

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences and value the different perspectives people bring to their work. If this role speaks to you, we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification.

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