Directional Drill Superintendent — Lead Field Operations

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

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.