Utility-Scale Drilled Pier Foundation Division Leader

R-2 CONTRACTORS, INC; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

5-Year Employment Appreciation Bonus

Job summary

R-2 Contractors, Inc. seeks an accomplished Division Manager to lead the Utility-Scale Drilled Pier Foundation Division. You will drive strategic direction, build a high-performing team, and oversee nationwide drilled pier operations across projects. This executive role collaborates with operations, estimators, and leadership to ensure safe, on-time delivery.

Location options include Gilbert, AZ or Prineville, OR, with ~25% monthly travel to project sites. Salary ranges from $180k to $250k DOE.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of drilled foundation construction experience, including utility-scale power, renewable energy, transmission, substation, bridge, or large infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience leading multiple drilling crews, Superintendents, and large-scale drilled foundation operations.
• Strong knowledge of drilled piers, auguring methods, casing installation, spoil management, reinforcement placement, concrete placement coordination, and drilled foundation quality control.
• Demonstrated experience managing large drilling rigs, support equipment, tooling, and foundation construction operations.
• Working knowledge of drilling production planning, quality control, surveying, operational scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Strong financial and business acumen with experience managing operational budgets and project performance.
• Proven ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel as required to support projects, customers, and company operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all drilled pier foundation operations across multiple utility-scale construction projects.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Superintendents, Foremen, Drill Operators, and field leaders.
• Lead all aspects of drilled pier foundation construction, including auguring, casing installation, spoil management, reinforcement placement, concrete coordination, and foundation quality control.
• Ensure manpower, drilling equipment, tooling, materials, subcontractors, and resources are properly planned and coordinated to support project execution.
• Coordinate drilling resources, support equipment, concrete placement, and production sequencing to maximize efficiency.
• Ensure drilled foundations are installed safely, accurately, and in accordance with project specifications.
• Partner closely with Project Managers, Operations Leadership, Estimating, and executive leadership to ensure successful project delivery.
• Drive operational consistency through planning, communication, accountability, and execution.
• Monitor production, productivity, equipment utilization, quality, and overall operational performance.
• Support project planning, scheduling, forecasting, budgeting, and resource management.
• Develop future leaders through coaching, mentorship, performance management, and succession planning.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, General Contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, safety, quality, and operational performance throughout the division.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives while reinforcing company processes and best practices.
• Promote a culture where safety is always the highest priority.
• Lead by example while living and reinforcing the R-2 Core Values every day.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Team development

Customer relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

R-2 Contractors, Inc. seeks an accomplished Division Manager to lead the Utility-Scale Drilled Pier Foundation Division. You will drive strategic direction, build a high-performing team, and oversee nationwide drilled pier operations across projects. This executive role collaborates with operations, estimators, and leadership to ensure safe, on-time delivery.

Location options include Gilbert, AZ or Prineville, OR, with ~25% monthly travel to project sites. Salary ranges from $180k to $250k DOE.