HDD Foreman - Utility-Scale Conduit Leader (Travel)

R-2 Contractors, Inc.; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union Wages & Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) / Sick Leave

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Job summary

R-2 Contractors, Inc. is seeking an experienced Utility-Scale Horizontal Directional Drilling Foreman to lead field crews on trenchless conduit installations across the United States.

This role requires strong leadership, safety focus, and the ability to coordinate bore planning, drill setup, and cross-site logistics. You will travel 100% to active project sites, mentor crew members, and ensure projects are completed on schedule while maintaining quality standards and compliance with the R-2

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Horizontal Directional Drilling, underground utility, or heavy civil construction experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Horizontal Directional Drilling Foreman leading field crews.
• Ability to read and interpret project drawings, bore profiles, utility locates, and construction specifications.
• Willingness to travel nationwide and work extended hours as project schedules require.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily Horizontal Directional Drilling operations for utility-scale underground infrastructure projects.
• Plan daily work assignments and coordinate crews, drilling equipment, tooling, materials, subcontractors, and production activities.
• Read and interpret project drawings, bore profiles, utility locates, specifications, and construction documents.
• Coordinate drill setup, pilot bores, reaming operations, drill fluid management, conduit installation, pullback operations, and utility crossings.
• Ensure drilling operations are completed safely, accurately, and in accordance with project specifications and quality standards.
• Monitor daily production, manpower, equipment utilization, and project progress.
• Coordinate the operation of HDD drill rigs, mud systems, vacuum excavation equipment, support equipment, and tooling.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while promoting a strong safety culture.
• Train, mentor, and develop crew members while building future field leaders.

Skills

Horizontal Directional Drilling

Crew leadership

Reading drawings

Safety leadership

Communication

Driver's license

Tools

HDD rigs

Mud systems

Vacuum excavation equipment

Locating equipment

Job description

R-2 Contractors, Inc. is seeking an experienced Utility-Scale Horizontal Directional Drilling Foreman to lead field crews on trenchless conduit installations across the United States.

This role requires strong leadership, safety focus, and the ability to coordinate bore planning, drill setup, and cross-site logistics. You will travel 100% to active project sites, mentor crew members, and ensure projects are completed on schedule while maintaining quality standards and compliance with the R-2