Landscape Foreman (Stormwater)

Apex Companies
Sioux Falls, SD
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level professionals with outdoor and leadership experience who seek purpose-driven work in the stormwater maintenance domain, requiring regional travel and physical stamina.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 2-4 years of leadership or outdoor maintenance experience and a desire to make environmental impact
    — “2-4+ years of experience with manual labor, outdoor experience preferred.”
  • Individuals who enjoy working with stormwater infrastructure and have experience in light construction or landscaping
    — “Perform mowing, weed-trimming, debris removal, ground maintenance and cleanup, light construction, and maintenance repairs for client properties.”
  • Professionals who are comfortable with travel and can manage a small team in a field setting
    — “Lead a crew of 2-4 crew members, communicating and enforcing all safety regulations.”

Things to consider

  • Regional travel is a significant commitment, taking up 15 days of the month on workdays.
    — “Regional Travel: Required, typically 15 days per month (lodging and $55 per diem on travel days)”
  • The role demands physical endurance and willingness to work in all weather conditions.
    — “Ability to perform various physical tasks (i.e., bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, etc.) and work in a variety of weather conditions.”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize your hands-on experience with stormwater infrastructure and maintenance practices.
    — “Plan, direct, and schedule landscaping, routine maintenance, and light repairs of stormwater infrastructure.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to operate and maintain landscaping and light construction equipment.
    — “Operate landscaping and light construction equipment and maintain the equipment trailer.”
  • Showcase your adaptability to different work environments and willingness to travel.
    — “Willingness to travel locally and regionally required. 15 days of travel is typical (M-F only).”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • Effective maintenance of stormwater infrastructure
  • Leading a crew of 2-4 members
Typical background
Experience in construction or manual laborOutdoor work experience

Skills & requirements

Required

LandscapingStormwater MaintenanceCrew LeadershipSafety RegulationsEquipment Operation

Preferred

ConstructionManual LaborLawn Maintenance

Stack & domain

LandscapingLight ConstructionEquipment OperationSafetyCommunicationLeadershipStormwater InfrastructureConstructionManual Labor

About the role

Original posting from Apex Companies via Greenhouse

Are you driven to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact? At Apex, we’re building more than a consulting and engineering firm—we’re creating a place where your career accelerates, your contributions matter, and your potential is fully realized. We believe your growth is our growth, which is why we invest in your development at every stage of your career. Here, you’ll work on projects that shape communities, protect the environment, and create lasting impact, all while being empowered with the autonomy and flexibility to do your best work.

Fueled by high-quality delivery, exceptional client retention, and strategic acquisitions, Apex Companies continues to rank among the fastest-growing firms in the AEC industry, recently recognized by the Zweig Group for our industry-leading growth. Our success is grounded in strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes.

As we continue to expand, we're looking for high-performing professionals who are ready to lead, collaborate, innovate, and create impact. At Apex, you help shape what's next. When we succeed together, we share in that success. All Apex positions are eligible for annual bonus opportunities, reinforcing our commitment to recognizing and rewarding meaningful contributions that drive our collective growth.

Position: Landscape Foreman (Stormwater)

Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Compensation: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour, depending on experience

Schedule: Full Time, 40-55 hours per week (Monday-Friday, overtime opportunities)

Regional Travel: Required, typically 15 days per month (lodging and $55 per diem on travel days)

We’re hiring a Landscape Foreman (Stormwater) to support the maintenance of stormwater infrastructure on commercial properties. Whether you have experience in construction, manual labor, or lawn maintenance as a Crew Leader — or simply enjoy working outdoors — we’d love to hear from you!

Why you’ll love being on the Apex team: 

Multiple Ways to Earn: Enjoy weekly pay, per diem, overtime opportunities, and performance-based annual raises.

Comprehensive Benefits: Access subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-paid life insurance, optional disability plans, and a 401(k) with company match.

Time Off: Receive 15 days of paid time off each year, along with 9 paid company holidays.

Long-Term Career Opportunities: Build a lasting career with Apex, supported by tuition assistance and ongoing professional development.

Purpose-Driven Work: Make a real difference by helping protect and improve water quality in your local communities.

What you’ll be doing:

Plan, direct, and schedule landscaping, routine maintenance, and light repairs of stormwater infrastructure (retention ponds, detention basins, drainage ditches, stormwater grates, and other stormwater assets).

Lead a crew of 2-4 crew members, communicating and enforcing all safety regulations.

Perform mowing, weed-trimming, debris removal, ground maintenance and cleanup, light construction, and maintenance repairs for client properties.

Operate landscaping and light construction equipment and maintain the equipment trailer.

Prepare reports and document work in the field using Apex proprietary systems.

Travel from the shop location via the company truck to client sites locally and regionally. 15 days of travel is typical (M-F only). 

What we're looking for: 

2-4+ years of experience with manual labor, outdoor experience preferred.

Solid understanding of landscaping equipment and materials preferred.

Willingness to travel locally and regionally required. 15 days of travel is typical (M-F only). 

Due to DOT interstate transportation requirements, employees must meet the minimum requirement of 21 years of age.

Valid driver's license, safe driving record, and a reliable method of transportation required.

Candidates must pass a pre-employment background check, motor vehicle record check, and drug screening. We are a drug-free workplace.

Ability to perform various physical tasks (i.e., bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, etc.) and work in a variety of weather conditions. 

Interested in joining the stormwater team? Visit our website (apexcos.com/careers/) to apply today!

Apex Job Title: Commercial Stormwater Compliance Foreman

Req ID: 12156

Hourly Expected Pay Range$22—$24 USD 

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Source: Apex Companies careers (Greenhouse)

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