Senior Utility-Scale Drilling Superintendent

R-2 Contractors; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO/Paid holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

5-Year Employment Appreciation Bonus

Job summary

R-2 Contractors is seeking an experienced Utility-Scale Vertical Drilling Superintendent to lead field operations on drilled pier foundation projects nationwide. You will plan crews, manage equipment, coordinate with project managers, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Travel 100% to active sites; manage multiple crews, develop foremen, and uphold our core values while building high-performing teams across diverse projects in the United States.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of drilled foundation, heavy civil, or utility-scale construction experience.
• Minimum 5 years leading drilled pier foundation operations as a Superintendent or Senior Superintendent.
• Extensive knowledge of drilled pier construction, auguring, casing, reinforcement, and concrete placement.
• Experience managing large drilling rigs, support equipment, tooling, and field crews.
• Strong planning, scheduling, equipment utilization, quality control, surveying, and project execution.
• Proven ability to lead multiple crews while maintaining safety and productivity.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• 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 all field operations for drilled pier foundation construction projects.
• Plan manpower, drilling equipment, tooling, materials, subcontractors, and production schedules.
• Supervise Superintendents, Foremen, Drill Operators, and field personnel to ensure safe and productive project execution.
• Oversee auguring, casing installation, spoil management, reinforcement placement, concrete placement, and drilled foundation construction.
• Ensure drilled foundations are installed safely, accurately, and in accordance with project specifications and quality standards.
• Read and interpret project drawings, specifications, drilling logs, foundation schedules, and construction documents.
• Coordinate daily activities with Project Managers, customers, inspectors, survey crews, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Monitor production, equipment utilization, manpower, budgets, schedules, and overall project performance.
• Identify field challenges early and proactively implement solutions to minimize impacts to safety, quality, and production.
• Develop Foremen and future Superintendents through coaching, mentorship, accountability, and leadership by example.
• Maintain complete project documentation, daily reports, production tracking, and quality records.
• Foster a culture centered on safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Lead by example while living and reinforcing the R-2 Core Values every day.

Skills

Drilled pier construction

Field leadership

Project coordination

Safety leadership

Team building

Driving license

Recruitment & mentoring

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

R-2 Contractors is seeking an experienced Utility-Scale Vertical Drilling Superintendent to lead field operations on drilled pier foundation projects nationwide. You will plan crews, manage equipment, coordinate with project managers, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Travel 100% to active sites; manage multiple crews, develop foremen, and uphold our core values while building high-performing teams across diverse projects in the United States.