Directional Drill Superintendent

Network Connex Company; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Take home company truck

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

10 Paid Holidays

Paid time off – Accrued

Overtime opportunities

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Network Connex seeks a seasoned Directional Drill Superintendent to lead underground fiber, telecom, and utility drilling projects in the Virginia area. You will oversee crews, equipment, safety, and production, ensuring work aligns with project specs and schedules.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on directional drill experience, familiarity with large-bore drills, tooling, and drilling fluids, plus ability to read complex drawings and site plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive Directional Drill experience, with leadership or supervisory exposure.
• Experience overseeing multiple Directional Drill crews and/or projects preferred.
• Strong knowledge of underground utility, telecom, fiber optic, OSP, or heavy civil construction.
• Experience with large-bore Directional Drilling operations preferred.
• Strong understanding of bore planning, drilling methods, tooling, reaming, pullback, and drilling fluids.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, bore profiles, site plans, and utility locates.
• Knowledge of underground utility damage prevention and safe excavation practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily drill operations across assigned projects and crews
• Provide leadership and direction to Drill Foremen, Operators, Locators, and crew members
• Plan and coordinate work based on project drawings, bore profiles, site conditions, schedules, and production requirements
• Ensure crews have the appropriate equipment, tooling, materials, and manpower to complete assigned work
• Oversee operation and utilization of Ditch Witch AT series drills, dirt drills, and other drill equipment
• Monitor production, bore progress, equipment utilization, and jobsite conditions
• Review bore plans and ensure drilling operations follow approved plans and specifications
• Coordinate with drill Locators and Operators regarding bore path, depth, alignment, ground conditions, and drilling progress
• Provide guidance on drilling methods, tooling, reaming, pullback, and drilling fluid requirements
• Monitor drilling conditions and assist crews in addressing difficult ground conditions or unexpected field conditions
• Coordinate equipment mobilization, demobilization, setup, and relocation between jobsites
• Monitor crew productivity and address production issues that may impact project schedules
• Conduct regular jobsite visits and verify work is being performed according to project requirements
• Ensure utility locates and required potholing are completed before drilling
• Ensure crews maintain safe working clearances around existing utilities
• Review and ensure completion of daily production reports, bore logs, equipment records, and other required documentation
• Communicate project status, production, manpower, equipment, and safety issues to Superintendent and Project Management
• Coordinate with customers, inspectors, municipalities, and other contractors as required
• Assist with estimating production requirements and identifying potential construction challenges
• Support training and development of Drill Operators, Locators, Foremen, and other field personnel
• Maintain accountability for jobsite productivity, workmanship, safety, and equipment utilization

Skills

Directional Drill

Leadership

Oversight

Bore planning

Reading drawings

Safety

Tools

Ditch Witch AT series

Job description

If being a part of a world-class organization that operates in some of the most advanced technological environments around the world sounds like a dream job, Network Connex might be the right fit for you! You’ll be part of a team working together to solve customer problems every day, with compensation and benefits that are an investment in your career, financial future, and overall well‑being. In addition to competitive base pay, Network Connex offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your physical, mental, and financial health you can begin participating in our programs on the first of the month following your start date. Join our Vanguard 401(k) plan, with immediate vesting and a generous company match to help you build long‑term financial security. Our team also enjoys 10 paid company holidays, a generous PTO accrual schedule, and access to discounts on useful products and services. Network Connex is seeking an experienced Directional Drill Superintendent to oversee horizontal directional drilling operations for underground fiber optic, telecommunications, utility, and infrastructure projects.

This position provides leadership and oversight for crews, equipment, production, safety, quality, and project execution. The Directional Drill Superintendent will work closely with Construction Managers, Project Managers, Foremen, Locators, Operators, customers, and inspectors to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and according to project specifications.

The ideal candidate has significant hands‑on Directional Drill experience and a strong understanding of Ditch Witch AT series drills, dirt drills, large‑bore drilling operations, drilling equipment, tooling, drilling fluids, and underground utility construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily drill operations across assigned projects and crews
• Provide leadership and direction to Drill Foremen, Operators, Locators, and crew members
• Plan and coordinate work based on project drawings, bore profiles, site conditions, schedules, and production requirements
• Ensure crews have the appropriate equipment, tooling, materials, and manpower to complete assigned work
• Oversee operation and utilization of Ditch Witch AT series drills, dirt drills, and other drill equipment
• Monitor production, bore progress, equipment utilization, and jobsite conditions
• Review bore plans and ensure drilling operations follow approved plans and specifications
• Coordinate with drill Locators and Operators regarding bore path, depth, alignment, ground conditions, and drilling progress
• Provide guidance on drilling methods, tooling, reaming, pullback, and drilling fluid requirements
• Monitor drilling conditions and assist crews in addressing difficult ground conditions or unexpected field conditions
• Coordinate equipment mobilization, demobilization, setup, and relocation between jobsites
• Monitor crew productivity and address production issues that may impact project schedules
• Conduct regular jobsite visits and verify work is being performed according to project requirements
• Ensure utility locates and required potholing are completed before drilling
• Ensure crews maintain safe working clearances around existing utilities
• Review and ensure completion of daily production reports, bore logs, equipment records, and other required documentation
• Communicate project status, production, manpower, equipment, and safety issues to Superintendent and Project Management
• Coordinate with customers, inspectors, municipalities, and other contractors as required
• Assist with estimating production requirements and identifying potential construction challenges
• Support training and development of Drill Operators, Locators, Foremen, and other field personnel
• Maintain accountability for jobsite productivity, workmanship, safety, and equipment utilization

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive Directional Drill experience, including experience in leadership or supervisory capacity
• Experience overseeing multiple Directional Drill crews and/or projects preferred
• Strong knowledge of underground utility, telecommunications, fiber optic, OSP, or heavy civil construction
• Experience with large‑bore Directional Drilling operations preferred
• Strong understanding of bore planning, drilling methods, tooling, reaming, pullback, and drilling fluids
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, bore profiles, site plans, and utility locates
• Knowledge of underground utility damage prevention and safe excavation practices

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, paid weekly
• Take home company truck
• Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD/STD
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid time off – Accrued, two weeks
• 401(k) with company match
• Overtime opportunities
• Growth opportunities

EEOC-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Network Connex believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status. Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug screening.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but does not replace human judgement. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.