Landscape Construction Lead

Art and Wellness Enterprises (AWE) is a professional services organization supporting non-profits founded by Alice Walton, including the Alice L. Walton Foundation, Alice L. Walton School of Medicine, Art Bridges Foundation, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, the Momentary, and Heartland Whole Health Institute.

Job Description:

Job Title: Landscape Construction Lead
Reports to: Director of Horticulture and Design

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Location: Bentonville, Arkansas (On-site)

Date Reviewed: 03/04/2026

Art and Wellness Enterprises (AWE) supports operating non-profits founded by Alice Walton, including the Alice L. Walton Foundation, Alice L. Walton School of Medicine, Art Bridges, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, the Momentary, and Heartland Whole Health Institute.

About The Position

The Landscape Construction Lead plays a vital role in supporting the construction, installation, and enhancement of the campus landscape. This position is responsible for a range of landscape construction activities, including hardscape installations, planting projects, site preparation, grading, drainage work, and outdoor lighting. The Landscape Construction Lead helps ensure that projects are completed according to plans and reflect the high standards of Art and Wellness Enterprises while contributing to a safe, functional, and visually exceptional campus environment.

Working under the direction of Grounds Operations Management, the Landscape Construction Lead performs hands-on landscape construction work and supports special projects across the campus. This role collaborates with various campus partners to coordinate project work and ensure successful project delivery. In addition, the Landscape Construction Lead serves as a peer leader, guiding team members on assigned projects, reinforcing safety practices, and helping coordinate daily work to ensure quality craftsmanship, efficiency, and adherence to project plans.

This position requires a strong understanding of landscape construction practices, attention to detail, and the ability to operate a wide variety of landscape tools and equipment. The ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team is essential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Peer Leadership

• Support management in coordinating training and knowledge sharing for grounds operations staff and among team members from other departments working on construction and installation projects.
• Reinforce safety practices on project sites, ensuring adherence to established safety guidelines and identifying and communicating safety concerns to management.
• Guide team members in assigned areas, projects, or in the absence of management, modeling best practices in craftsmanship, safety, and guest service.
• Mentor and support team members to strengthen technical expertise and understanding of construction methods, materials, and installation activities, including oversight of critical projects and assisting management in delegating tasks.
• Support management with administrative functions, including procuring tools and supplies, sharing or presenting at team meetings, and coordinating schedules and work assignments.
• Trains team members and provide guidance on work methods associated with landscape construction and special projects.
• Help coordinate daily project work, including task assignments, start times, and workflow sequencing to support efficient completion of assigned work.
• Ensure team members working on assigned projects have the appropriate tools, materials, and equipment needed to perform their work safely and effectively.

Landscape Construction Operations

• Partner with leadership to support the implementation of strategic objectives for landscape construction and special projects within the grounds department.
• Support efforts to build a collaborative team environment that empowers team members and promotes a culture of efficiency and safety.
• Contribute to department planning efforts related to landscape construction and project work that balance safety, appearance, and guest and team member satisfaction.
• Support the introduction and implementation of new processes and tools to improve efficiency, quality of work, and decrease safety risks.
• Maintain accurate records for project work, including budget tracking and planning, materials tracking, documentation, and written specifications related to landscape construction and installation activities.
• Support project cost planning through preparation of material lists and estimates as well as responsible use of project resources.
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