HDD Underground Supervisor

188 Q3 Contracting, Inc; Colorado; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) with Generous match

ESPP

Job summary

Primoris Services Corporation is seeking an experienced Supervisor to lead HDD and hydrovac crews on utility projects, with travel between job sites. You’ll oversee planning, safety, quality, and crew development on the Xcel Energy program.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years HDD, 2+ years supervising crews, and strong knowledge of utility construction practices. CDL preferred; competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) operations.
• 2+ years of experience supervising multiple crews.
• Strong knowledge of underground utility construction practices.
• Experience with hydrovac operations and potholing procedures.
• CDL preferred.
• Ability to travel between job sites.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate multiple HDD and hydrovac crews across active project sites; manage daily scheduling, crew assignments, and resource allocation; ensure production targets, timelines, and customer expectations are met.
• Enforce safety programs and ensure OSHA, DOT, and company policy compliance; conduct site audits, safety meetings, and incident investigations.
• Oversee drill planning, bore execution, and hydrovac support activities; coordinate with project managers, inspectors, and Xcel Energy representatives.
• Ensure work meets Xcel standards; verify bore path accuracy, restoration quality, and documentation; maintain workmanship standards across crews.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate drill and hydrovac operators; assist with hiring and onboarding.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Project coordination

Communication

Tools

Project tracking tools

Reporting tools

Basic project management tools

Job description

Job Overview

Primoris Services Corporation is a leading provider of critical infrastructure services to the utility, energy, and renewables markets throughout the United States and Canada. Q3 Contracting (Q3C), a division of Primoris Services Corporation, is a publicly owned and operated construction contracting company that provides both specific and turnkey services for its customers in the gas, oil, electric and telecommunications industry. We are headquartered in Minnesota, with branch offices in Colorado, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. We are actively hiring an experienced Supervisor to lead and oversee multiple drill and Hydrovac crews supporting utility projects for Xcel Energy.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Supervise and coordinate multiple HDD and hydrovac crews across active project sites; Manage daily scheduling, crew assignments, and resource allocation; Ensure all projects meet production targets, timelines, and customer expectations.


• Safety & Compliance: Enforce company safety programs and ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and company policies; Conduct job site audits, safety meetings, and incident investigations; Ensure crews follow proper utility locating, potholing, and excavation procedures.


• Project Oversight: Oversee drill planning, bore execution, and hydrovac support activities; Coordinate with project managers, inspectors, and Xcel Energy representatives; Monitor job progression, identify risks, and implement corrective actions.


• Quality Control: Ensure all work meets Xcel standards and specifications; Verify bore path accuracy, restoration quality, and documentation completion; Maintain high standards of workmanship across all crews.


• Crew Development: Train, mentor, and evaluate drill and hydrovac operators; Build strong team culture focused on safety, accountability, and performance; Assist with hiring and onboarding of new crew members.

Job Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) operations.


• 2+ years of experience supervising multiple crews.


• Strong knowledge of underground utility construction practices.


• Experience with hydrovac operations and potholing procedures.


• Valid driver’s license (CDL preferred).


• Ability to travel between job sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on Xcel Energy projects or similar utility contracts.


• Knowledge of pipeline / gas / electric installation standards.


• Strong leadership and communication skills.


• Proficiency with job tracking, reporting, and basic project management tools.

Work Environment

Field-based position with frequent travel between job sites. Exposure to outdoor conditions and construction environments. May require extended hours based on workload and project demands. Q3 Contracting is a drug-free environment, and all candidates are subject to drug testing.

Compensation and Benefits

• $90,000 - $110,000, depending on experience.


• Competitive compensation paid weekly.


• State of the art office spaces and warehouse.


• Paid Time Off, Holiday Time Off, and Community Service.


• Paid Time Off Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.


• 401(k) with Generous Company Match, vested day-one.


• Company-paid Disability Insurance.


• Company-paid Life Insurance.


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].


• Tuition Reimbursement.


• Pet Coverage \"For our Furry Friends\".


• Legal Assistance Coverage.

Company Overview

Primoris Gas Operations, which consist of companies such as Q3 Contracting, ARB, Primoris Distribution Services, Snelson and Pipejacking Trenchless, has over 60 years of experience working in the natural gas distribution industry. Over this time, we have maintained numerous customer relationships spanning more than two decades. Providing a safe environment, quality workmanship, and exceptional value to our customers is the foremost focus of our operations.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation paid weekly.


• Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD.


• 401(k) with company match, vested day-one.


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].


• Tuition Reimbursement.


• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service Paid Time Off.


• Pet Coverage \"For our Furry Friends\".


• Legal Assistance Coverage.


• Award winning safety programs.


• Overtime opportunities.


• Growth Opportunities.


• And more.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Power Your Potential

As a premier specialty contractor, we deliver critical infrastructure services to the utility and energy markets throughout the United States and Canada. We’re proud to provide unmatched value to our clients, a safe work environment to our employees, and innovation to our communities. When you’re part of our team, the opportunities are endless. From career advancement to worldclass benefits, we value, safeguard, invest in, and motivate our employees as we build the future, together.