Construction Crew Lead (Irrigation & Landscape)
A leadership role for someone who wants to build a career in construction.
Location: Calgary & Area
Job Type: Full-Time, Seasonal (April–November) with Long-Term Career Opportunities
About the Role
The best crew leads don’t wait to be told what needs to happen. They see it, bring people together, solve problems, and get the job done well. If that sounds like you, we’d like to talk.
Prestige Outdoor Services is looking for an experienced Landscape Construction Crew Lead to run residential and commercial irrigation and landscape construction projects throughout Calgary and the surrounding area.
We’re looking for someone who wants to build a career in construction leadership: someone who enjoys developing people, delivering good projects, and taking ownership from the first shovel in the ground until the customer is happy with the result.
We hire for leadership potential as much as technical ability. If you want to build people, build projects, and build a career, you’ll fit right in here.
Our mission is simple:
Complete every project safely, on time, on budget, and to a standard we’re proud of.About Prestige Outdoor Services
Prestige Outdoor Services is one of Calgary’s leading outdoor service companies. We design, build, maintain, and service irrigation systems and landscapes for residential, commercial, and municipal clients.
Our reputation has been built on exceptional workmanship, outstanding customer service, and developing great people.
Our equipment matters, but our people are what set us apart.
What You’ll Do
You’ll lead a crew of 2–4 team members completing residential and commercial construction projects.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Leading daily construction activities from start to finish
- Planning work to maximize crew productivity
- Delivering projects safely, on schedule, and on budget
- Reading plans and coordinating daily work
- Leading by example through professionalism and work ethic
- Training, coaching, and mentoring crew members
- Building a positive, accountable team culture
- Maintaining safe, clean, and organized job sites
- Solving field problems quickly and professionally
- Communicating with customers, suppliers, inspectors, and project managers
- Protecting customer property as if it were your own
- Completing job documentation and daily progress reporting
- Ensuring every finished project reflects Prestige’s quality standards
What We’re Looking ForRequired Experience
- 5+ years of construction experience
- 2+ years leading crews or supervising people
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Excellent planning and organizational abilities
- Calm under pressure
- Strong problem-solving skills
- A positive, solution-focused attitude
- Valid driver’s licence with a clean driving record
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
Preferred Experience
Experience in one or more of the following:
- Irrigation construction
- Landscape construction
- Civil construction
- Underground utilities
- Earthworks
- Site development
- Fencing
- Concrete construction
- Similar outdoor construction industries
We believe great leaders can learn irrigation.
If you’re an exceptional construction leader without irrigation experience, we’re prepared to invest in your training.
Preferred Certifications
These certifications are considered strong assets:
- Certified Irrigation Contractor (CIC)
- Cross Connection Control Specialist
- Standard First Aid & CPR
- Fall Protection / Fall Arrest
Don’t have them?
We’ll help you earn them.
Equipment & Driving Experience
You should be comfortable operating:
- Excavators
- Vibratory plows
- Skid steers
- Plate compactors
- Laser levels and construction layout equipment
- General construction tools
You’ll also be expected to:
- Drive pickup trucks with trailers
- Safely transport equipment
- Complete daily equipment inspections
- Perform basic preventative maintenance
- Work safely around underground utilities and active construction sites
The Kind of Leader We’re Looking For
You’re someone who:
- Leads by example
- Earns respect instead of demanding it
- Holds yourself accountable
- Naturally motivates people
- Is mature and dependable
- Stays calm when things get busy
- Solves problems instead of making excuses
- Works quickly without sacrificing quality
- Communicates honestly and respectfully
- Takes pride in helping others succeed
You’re driven, you care about quality, and you enjoy building great teams. You want to know where your career will be in five years, and you’re willing to work to get there.
Leadership Matters Here
This role is about more than supervising a crew—it’s about developing people. You’ll:
- Coach and mentor technicians
- Build future Crew Leads
- Improve technical ability across your team
- Create an environment where people enjoy coming to work
- Help your crew become more productive every season
- Raise the standard for workmanship, safety, and professionalism
As Prestige grows, our leaders grow with us.
Safety Is a Core Value
Everyone goes home safe, every day. You’ll lead by:
- Following safe work practices
- Identifying hazards before they become incidents
- Coaching your team
- Maintaining organized job sites
- Looking after company equipment
- Looking after one another
Customer Experience Matters
We expect every customer’s property to be treated as if it belonged to your grandparents.
That means:
- Professional communication
- Respect for every property
- Clean job sites
- Attention to detail
- Pride in workmanship
- Leaving every customer saying, “That crew was outstanding.”
The Prestige Way
Everything we do is guided by our core values.
Focused
We know what we do, and we give it all we’ve got.
Customer Centric
We understand who our customers are and work to give them a memorable experience that lasts long after the project is complete.
Dependable
We strive every day to deliver the very best of what we know.
Accountable
We understand that each of us plays a role in a bigger picture, and together we achieve great things.
Can-Do Attitude
“It all starts with me.”
Our success begins with the attitude we bring every day.
Success in Your First Season
By the end of your first season, you’ll have:
- Successfully led a crew of 2–4 people
- Delivered projects safely, on schedule, and on budget
- Built a high-performing, accountable team
- Developed the technical skills of your crew
- Earned exceptional customer reviews
- Maintained clean and organized job sites
- Reduced deficiencies and warranty callbacks
- Built strong relationships with customers and coworkers
- Demonstrated leadership that reflects The Prestige Way
What Success Looks Like
You see what needs to happen, take ownership, and get it done.
You lead with confidence, communicate clearly, solve problems professionally, and help your team perform at its best.
You understand that every completed project represents Prestige Outdoor Services.
You refuse to settle for “good enough.”
What We Offer
- Competitive wage: $30–$40/hour, based on experience
- Banked overtime hours
- Paid vacation:
- 1 week for seasonal employment
- 2 weeks for full-time, year-round employment
- Paid statutory holidays
- Health Spending Account
- Boot Bonus
- Performance Bonus
We Invest in Your Growth
We’ll invest in your future through company-paid training, including:
- Certified Irrigation Contractor (CIC)
- Cross Connection Control Specialist
- First Aid & CPR
- Fall Protection
- Equipment operator development
- Leadership and people management training
- Project planning and scheduling
- Job costing and productivity management
- Customer service and communication
- Ongoing irrigation and landscape construction training
Build a Career
This role can grow into:
- Senior Crew Lead
- Construction Superintendent
- Project Manager
- Operations Manager
- Training & Development
- Company Leadership
We’re looking for someone who wants more than a job—someone who wants to build a career.
Ready to Join Our Team?
If you’re an experienced construction leader who enjoys developing people, solving problems, and delivering exceptional work, we’d love to meet you.
Apply today and help us build great projects, great customer relationships, and a great team.
Pay: $30.00-$40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
Work Location: In person
