Geotechnical Drilling Operations Manager

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates; Woodbine Township (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

401k

Employee stock ownership

Paid time off

Job summary

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates seeks a Full-time Drilling Manager for the Specialty Construction Group in Woodbine, MD. The role oversees daily scheduling, safety, and logistics of geotechnical drill crews.

The position includes coordinating in-house and client drilling assignments, ensuring maps and plans, utility clearance, equipment procurement, site inspections, and adherence to deadlines. EOE.

Qualifications

• Preferred 5 years or more of experience as a Geotechnical Driller.
• Experience managing and scheduling geotechnical drill crews is a plus.
• Perform other duties as required to assist the Branch Manager in running a successful operation.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate daily geotechnical drill crews and client projects.
• Ensure drill crews have assignment sheets, boring location plans, and maps.
• Ensure underground utility clearance via Miss Utility system and attend locators meetings.
• Order drilling equipment, tools, and supplies for crews.
• Conduct site visits to monitor safety, progress, and quality.
• Review field data daily for accuracy (drill logs, reports, safety meetings).
• Attend pre-bid and project progress meetings.
• Oversee fleet maintenance and DOT compliance.
• Monitor budgets and project profitability.
• Invoicing and project change orders.

Skills

Scheduling

Safety

Logistics

Team coordination

Job description

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates seeks a Full-time Drilling Manager for the Specialty Construction Group in Woodbine, MD. The role oversees daily scheduling, safety, and logistics of geotechnical drill crews.

The position includes coordinating in-house and client drilling assignments, ensuring maps and plans, utility clearance, equipment procurement, site inspections, and adherence to deadlines. EOE.