Utility Scale Vertical Drilling Superintendent

R-2 CONTRACTORS, INC; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

R-2 CONTRACTORS, INC is seeking a Utility-Scale Vertical Drilling Superintendent to lead field operations on large foundation projects nationwide. This role demands coordinating manpower, equipment, materials, and subcontractors to meet schedules and safety standards.

You will supervise foremen and drill operators, read drawings and logs, coordinate with Project Managers, customers, inspectors, and suppliers, and travel 100% to active sites across the United States.

Qualifications

• Field-based role requiring 100% travel to active project sites.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work extended schedules.
• Experience leading field operations in utility-scale drilling projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead all field operations for utility-scale drilled pier foundation construction projects.
• Plan and coordinate manpower, equipment, tooling, materials, subcontractors, and production schedules.
• Supervise foremen, drill operators, and field personnel to ensure safe, productive execution.
• Oversee auguring, casing installation, spoil management, reinforcement placement, and concrete work.
• Ensure drilled foundations are installed safely, accurately, and per project specs.
• Read and interpret drawings, specifications, drilling logs, and schedules.
• Coordinate daily activities with Project Managers, customers, inspectors, survey crews, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Monitor production, equipment utilization, manpower, budgets, and schedules.
• Identify field challenges early and implement solutions to minimize safety and quality impacts.
• Develop Foremen and future Superintendents through coaching and leadership.

Job description

Position

Utility-Scale Vertical Drilling Superintendent

Location

Nationwide Project sites

Travel Requirements

• This is a field-based position requiring 100% travel to active project sites throughout the United States
• Candidates must be willing to travel extensively and work extended schedules as required to support project demands

Salary

$140-200k

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all field operations for utility-scale drilled pier foundation construction projects
• Plan and coordinate 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