Geotechnical Drilling Operations Lead

ACES Group North America LLC; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Learning and development

Job summary

MC Squared is seeking a Drilling Manager to lead geotechnical drilling operations, staff, budgets, and schedules across active field programs. You will oversee safety, quality, and equipment planning while optimizing performance and costs.

Responsibilities include developing estimates with leadership, tracking costs, and coordinating with project teams to ensure timely, safe field execution. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of geotechnical drilling experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of drilling methods, equipment, tooling, maintenance, and safe operation.
• Experience leading crews and coordinating projects, schedules, and field layouts.
• Understanding of estimating, budgets, labor and equipment costs, and productivity.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, problem-solving, and adaptability.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills; valid driver's license and acceptable record. CDL preferred.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 100% medical paid for employee
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Learning and development

Responsibilities

• Develop estimates, proposals, budgets, and schedules with project leadership.
• Track costs, labor, equipment use, and performance; correct variances.
• Communicate scope, field, delay, and other cost or schedule impacts.
• Plan staffing, overtime, equipment, maintenance, and future needs.
• Lead, train, coach, and evaluate the Department Assistant and drilling crews.
• Support hiring and personnel decisions and set coordination priorities.
• Promote safety, accountability, teamwork, and professionalism.
• Oversee daily operations and ensure crews have the information, equipment, and resources they need.
• Monitor productivity, schedules, field conditions, and equipment issues.
• Manage safety, cost, schedule, and quality risks; resolve issues promptly.
• Coordinate with project teams and remain accountable for drilling performance.

Skills

Geotechnical drilling experience

Supervisory experience

Budgeting and cost tracking

Project coordination

Leadership and communication

Microsoft Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

MC Squared is seeking a Drilling Manager to lead geotechnical drilling operations, staff, budgets, and schedules across active field programs. You will oversee safety, quality, and equipment planning while optimizing performance and costs.

Responsibilities include developing estimates with leadership, tracking costs, and coordinating with project teams to ensure timely, safe field execution. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success in this role.