Senior HDD & Hydrovac Supervisor – Utilities

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

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.