Senior HDD Foreman - Utility-Scale, Nationwide Travel

R-2 CONTRACTORS, INC; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 114,616,000 - 157,597,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union Wages

Union Retirement

Paid Time Off (PTO) / Sick Leave

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

5-Year Employment Appreciation Bonus

Job summary

R-2 Contractors, INC seeks an experienced Utility-Scale HDD Foreman to lead field crews on nationwide projects, driving safe, high-quality trenchless conduit installations and ensuring schedules are met. You will plan daily tasks, coordinate crews, drill setup, bore profiles, and maintain safety while developing future leaders, traveling 100% to active sites across the United States.

This leadership role requires strong communication, site supervision, and adherence to industry standards, with

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.
• Strong knowledge of bore planning, pilot bores, reaming practices, drill fluid systems, conduit installation, pullback operations, utility crossings, and trenchless construction methods.
• Experience operating or supervising Horizontal Directional Drill rigs, mud systems, vacuum excavation equipment, locating equipment, and associated support equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret project drawings, bore profiles, utility locates, and construction specifications.
• Working knowledge of utility locating, drill fluid management, production planning, and quality control.
• Ability to lead multiple craft personnel while maintaining productivity, quality, and safety.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with Superintendents, Project Managers, customers, utility owners, and field personnel.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, accountability, quality workmanship, and operational excellence.
• Willingness to travel nationwide and work extended hours as project schedules require.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to successfully complete pre-employment drug screening and background check.

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.
• Coordinate with Superintendents, Project Managers, utility owners, survey crews, inspectors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Identify field issues and proactively communicate solutions before they impact production.
• Train, mentor, and develop crew members while building future field leaders.
• Complete daily reports, production tracking, bore logs, and required project documentation.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the crew.
• Lead by example while living and reinforcing the R-2 Core Values every day.

Skills

Field leadership

Safety leadership

Communication

Team development

Reading construction drawings

Tools

HDD rigs

Mud systems

Vacuum excavation equipment

Locating equipment

Job description

R-2 Contractors, INC seeks an experienced Utility-Scale HDD Foreman to lead field crews on nationwide projects, driving safe, high-quality trenchless conduit installations and ensuring schedules are met. You will plan daily tasks, coordinate crews, drill setup, bore profiles, and maintain safety while developing future leaders, traveling 100% to active sites across the United States.

This leadership role requires strong communication, site supervision, and adherence to industry standards, with