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.
• Develop communication memos, emails, and other documentation to support project coordination and workflow.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors performing landscape-related work on property and assists in monitoring project progress and quality of work.
• Promote a culture of safety in the workplace and supports safety initiatives that reduce health and safety risks for team members, guests, and vendors.
• Collaborate with grounds operations teams to ensure successful transition of newly installed landscapes into long-term maintenance programs.
• Engage in landscape maintenance and horticultural tasks as needed to support departmental priorities and operational needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in landscape construction or a related field, including hands-on experience with laser levels, hardscape installations, site preparation, grading, drainage, and familiarity with small construction equipment.
• Experience interpreting landscape plans, installation drawings, and site layouts to support landscape construction and installation projects preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate or guide small teams during landscape installation or construction projects preferred. Leadership experience is a plus.
• Comfortable working outside in all different types of weather conditions and natural environments with rugged terrain.
• Effective troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and other basic computer applications as well as familiarity with basic project management tools and software.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to translate complex technical information for diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Ability to understand and maintain the highest standards of confidentiality.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and innovative environment where change is constant.
• Physically and mentally fit to respond to emergency situations as needed.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those required by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Physical Demands: In the work environment described, this role requires a high level of physical activity and sustained use of a computer and telephone for prolonged periods of time. The position requires effective verbal and written communication with others, good eye/hand coordination, and the ability to lift and transport up to 50 pounds. Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This role regularly involves standing, walking, using hands and fingers to handle or operate tools, controls, and equipment, reaching with hands and arms, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and communicating clearly with others. The position requires operation of standard landscaping equipment such as hand tools (e.g., shovels, rakes, pruners, loppers), power tools (e.g., hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, chainsaws), lawn maintenance equipment (e.g., push/riding mowers, edgers, rototillers), and heavy equipment (e.g., skid steers, mini excavators, tractors, utility vehicles). Access equipment such as ladders, forklifts, and aerial lifts (e.g., scissor or boom lifts) may also be used. Duties include performing routine inspections, which may involve navigating tight or elevated spaces, exposure to hot and cold equipment, and occasionally working at heights. The ability to respond promptly and physically to urgent situations is essential.

Work Environment: Work is performed in both indoor office settings and outdoor environments, including exposure to varying weather conditions, rooftops, and other facility systems areas. The noise level is low to moderate, however, operating certain equipment may result in higher noise levels. Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The employee is required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with safety protocols. This position may involve working in confined spaces or environments with temperature fluctuations depending on the season or building system conditions. Flexibility in working hours, including weekends and evenings, may be necessary to support operational needs.

Art and Wellness Enterprises, LLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

All offers of employment are contingent on your successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement and a background check. In addition, you will need to provide proper identification verifying your eligibility to work in the United States.