Sod Installation Foreman
Job Details
Reports to: Golf Operations Manager
Location: Project Based - Locations Across The United States
Schedule: 50 Hour Work Week
Company Overview:
Founded in 1979, Total Turf Golf Services is celebrating our 47th year in business. Our company was built on the core values of integrity, quality, safety and care. A Certified Golf Course Builder through the GCBAA since 1998, the name Total Turf Golf Services has become synonymous with excellence in the golf industry. With office locations in Huntingdon Valley, PA, Fraser, CO and Jacksonville Beach, FL, Total Turf Golf Services specializes in Golf Course construction, renovation and restoration throughout the United States.
Job Summary
The Sod Installation Foreman is responsible for supervising and coordinating all on-site sod installation operations. This role ensures projects are completed efficiently, safely, and to company quality standards. The Foreman leads the crew, communicates with clients and management, and ensures proper preparation and installation procedures are followed.
Job Description:
- Supervise and lead sod installation crews on golf course construction projects
- Read and interpret site plans and project specifications
- Coordinate site preparation, including grading, soil preparation, and debris removal
- Oversee sod delivery, staging, and installation
- Ensure proper sod placement, seam alignment, and rolling procedures
- Monitor irrigation setup and initial watering processes
- Operate and supervise use of equipment (skid steers, sod cutters, rollers, compactors, etc.)
- Maintain quality control standards and ensure customer satisfaction
- Enforce company safety policies and OSHA compliance
- Train and mentor crew members
- Track labor hours, materials used, and project progress
- Communicate with project managers and clients regarding timelines and site conditions
- Perform physical labor alongside crew when necessary
Job Benefits
Competitive salary starting at $62,000
2 year non-compete on golf course renovation work within 150 Miles from corporate office
Company health and dental care, per plan starting after 60 days of employment
Company 401K with 100% match of your elective deferral up to 4% of compensation for the calendar year
Ten (10) paid holidays (Golf Division is closed from Christmas Eve through January 1st each year)
Company cell phone & vehicle if applicable
Paid travel and per diem provided as per company travel policy
Life and disability insurance provided as per company policy
Job Requirements
3+ years of experience in sod installation or landscape construction
1+ year of crew leadership or supervisory experience
Strong knowledge of soil preparation and turf installation techniques
Ability to operate landscaping equipment safely and efficiently
Valid driver’s license
Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in outdoor conditions
Strong communication and organizational skills
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred