Drilling Crew Foreman

utilitiesone; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Production-based pay

Crew autonomy

Job summary

Utilities One seeks an experienced Drilling Crew Foreman to lead underground drilling operations across project regions. This role targets leaders with strong HDD experience who can operate autonomously, manage their own crews, and deliver infrastructure projects in a fast-paced environment.

Foremen are empowered to run their crews with independence, while receiving support from a growing national organization.

Qualifications

• Candidate has strong horizontal directional drilling (HDD) experience and can lead drilling crews.
• Proven ability to manage safety, timelines, and quality on infrastructure projects.
• Experience running crews as independent units with strong ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead underground drilling operations and manage field crews.
• Ensure safety, quality, schedule adherence, and profitability.
• Coordinate resources, logistics, and administrative support for projects.

Skills

HDD experience

Crew leadership

Safety leadership

Project coordination

Job description

Utilities One is seeking an experienced Drilling Crew Foreman to lead underground drilling operations across our project regions. This role is ideal for highly motivated leaders with strong horizontal directional drilling (HDD) experience who are ready to operate with autonomy, manage their own crews, and deliver high-quality infrastructure projects in a fast-paced environment.

As a trusted national turnkey infrastructure contractor, Utilities One supports telecom, power, water, renewable energy, and data center projects. Foremen are empowered to run their crews as independent business units, with compensation tied to production performance, while benefiting from the operational, logistical, and administrative support of a growing national organization. This is an opportunity for driven professionals who take ownership of safety, quality, timelines, and profitability and want to make a meaningful impact by building critical infrastructure.