Executive Division Lead, Utility-Scale Drilled Pier Foundations

R-2 CONTRACTORS, INC; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with 3% company match

5-Year Employment Appreciation Bonus

Job summary

R-2 Contractors is seeking a visionary Utility-Scale Drilled Pier Foundation Division Manager to lead and grow our Drilled Pier Foundation Division. This executive role oversees all drilled pier operations nationwide, coordinating drilling, auguring, casing, spoil management, reinforcement, and concrete coordination to deliver safe, high-quality projects.

The position requires building leaders across Superintendents, Foremen, and drill operators, while partnering with executives to drive growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of drilled foundation construction experience, including utility-scale power, renewable energy, transmission, substation, bridge, or large infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience leading multiple drilling crews, Superintendents, and large-scale drilled foundation operations.
• Strong knowledge of drilled piers, auguring methods, casing installation, spoil management, reinforcement placement, concrete placement coordination, and drilled foundation quality control.
• Demonstrated experience managing large drilling rigs, support equipment, tooling, and foundation construction operations.
• Working knowledge of drilling production planning, quality control, surveying, operational scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Strong financial and business acumen with experience managing operational budgets and project performance.
• Proven ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel as required to support projects, customers, and company operations.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to successfully complete pre-employment drug screening and background check

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all drilled pier foundation operations across multiple utility-scale construction projects.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Superintendents, Foremen, Drill Operators, and field leaders.
• Lead all aspects of drilled pier foundation construction, including auguring, casing installation, spoil management, reinforcement placement, concrete coordination, and foundation quality control.
• Ensure manpower, drilling equipment, tooling, materials, subcontractors, and resources are properly planned and coordinated to support project execution.
• Coordinate drilling resources, support equipment, concrete placement, and production sequencing to maximize efficiency.
• Ensure drilled foundations are installed safely, accurately, and in accordance with project specifications.
• Partner closely with Project Managers, Operations Leadership, Estimating, and executive leadership to ensure successful project delivery.
• Drive operational consistency through planning, communication, accountability, and execution.
• Monitor production, productivity, equipment utilization, quality, and overall operational performance.
• Support project planning, scheduling, forecasting, budgeting, and resource management.
• Develop future leaders through coaching, mentorship, performance management, and succession planning.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, General Contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and project stakeholder
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, safety, quality, and operational performance throughout the division
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives while reinforcing company processes and best practices
• Promote a culture where safety is always the highest priority
• Lead by example while living and reinforcing the R-2 Core Values every day

Job description

R-2 Contractors is seeking a visionary Utility-Scale Drilled Pier Foundation Division Manager to lead and grow our Drilled Pier Foundation Division. This executive role oversees all drilled pier operations nationwide, coordinating drilling, auguring, casing, spoil management, reinforcement, and concrete coordination to deliver safe, high-quality projects.

The position requires building leaders across Superintendents, Foremen, and drill operators, while partnering with executives to drive growth