Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) Foreman

188 Q3 Contracting, Inc; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Primoris Gas Operations, a division of Primoris Services Corporation, seeks an experienced HDD Foreman to lead drilling operations for gas and electric utility installations. You will supervise field crews, ensure safe drilling practices, locate drill heads, and maintain compliance with Xcel standards and regulations.

The role requires 3+ years in HDD, proficiency with Vermeer equipment and DigiTrak locating systems, and the ability to read utility prints and alignment sheets.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HDD operations experience, including locating and bore planning.
• CDL w/ tanker endorsement preferred.
• Experience installing gas and electric utilities, preferably for Xcel Energy.
• Strong knowledge of HDD equipment (Vermeer) and locating systems (DigiTrak).
• Ability to read and interpret utility prints, as-builts, and alignment sheets.
• Proven leadership ability with experience supervising field crews.
• Valid driver’s license
• Commitment to safety, quality, and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct HDD crews in daily drilling, locating, and utility installation activities.
• Perform accurate and consistent locating of drill head and bore path for gas and electric installations.
• Ensure all work is completed in compliance with Xcel Energy specifications, local codes, permits, and safety standards.
• Interpret construction plans, maps, utility locates, utility prints, and job specifications.
• Coordinate with inspectors, project managers, and field personnel to maintain project schedules.
• Conduct jobsite safety meetings and ensure adherence to all company and industry safety protocols.
• Oversee equipment operation, maintenance, and readiness.
• Document and report daily production, issues, and field adjustments.
• Identify hazards, troubleshoot field challenges, and provide safe, effective solutions

Skills

HDD operations

Locating

Bore planning

Leadership

Safety orientation

Reading utility prints

Tools

Vermeer

DigiTrak

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 seeking an experienced HDD Foreman to lead drilling operations for the installation of Xcel Energy gas and electric utilities. This position is responsible for overseeing field crews, ensuring safe and efficient drilling operations, accurately locating drill heads, and maintaining compliance with Xcel standards, company procedures, and all regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and direct HDD crews in daily drilling, locating, and utility installation activities.
• Perform accurate and consistent locating of drill head and bore path for gas and electric installations.
• Ensure all work is completed in compliance with Xcel Energy specifications, local codes, permits, and safety standards.
• Interpret construction plans, maps, utility locates, utility prints, and job specifications.
• Coordinate with inspectors, project managers, and field personnel to maintain project schedules.
• Conduct jobsite safety meetings and ensure adherence to all company and industry safety protocols.
• Oversee equipment operation, maintenance, and readiness.
• Document and report daily production, issues, and field adjustments.
• Identify hazards, troubleshoot field challenges, and provide safe, effective solutions

Job Requirements/ Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in HDD operations, including locating and bore planning.
• CDL w/ tanker endorsement preferred.
• Previous experience installing gas and electric utilities, preferably for Xcel Energy.
• Strong knowledge of HDD equipment (Vermeer) and locating systems (DigiTrak).
• Ability to read and interpret utility prints, as-builts, and alignment sheets.
• Proven leadership ability with experience supervising field crews.
• Valid driver’s license
• Commitment to safety, quality, and customer service.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors year-round in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work in physically demanding environments.

Additional Information

This position may require travel and occasional overtime or weekend work based on project demands. All work must comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including DOT, OSHA, and Xcel Energy contractor requirements. Q3 Contracting is a drug-free environment, and all candidates are subject to drug testing.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay dependent on union pay scale. Competitive compensation paid weekly. This is a union position, which means additional benefits may be offered directly through the union. Some benefits may include health insurance, apprenticeship and skilled training, continuing education, pension plans, and other resources. For more information, contact the local union. Qualified Veterans, Minorities and Women encouraged to apply.

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.

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.