Utility Scale Vertical Drilling Superintendent

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Employment Appreciation Bonus

Job summary

R-2 Contractors seeks an experienced Utility-Scale Vertical Drilling Superintendent to lead field operations across nationwide project sites. You will plan, coordinate, and oversee drilled pier foundation construction while ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role requires extensive experience in drilled pier construction, equipment management, and team leadership, with 100% travel to active sites. Competitive salary and strong safety culture are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of drilled foundation, heavy civil, or utility-scale construction experience.
• 5+ years of experience leading drilled pier foundation operations as a Superintendent or Senior Superintendent.
• Experience with drilled pier construction, auguring, casing installation, spoil management, reinforcement placement, concrete placement, and foundation quality control.

Responsibilities

• Lead field operations for utility-scale drilled pier foundation projects.
• Plan and coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and schedules.
• Supervise crews to ensure safe, productive project execution.
• Oversee drilling, auguring, casing installation, spoil management, reinforcement placement, concrete placement, and foundation construction.
• Read project drawings and specifications; coordinate with managers, inspectors, and subcontractors.
• Develop Foremen and future Superintendents through coaching and leadership.

Skills

Drilled pier foundation

Field leadership

Construction planning

Heavy civil

Drilling equipment

Quality control

Safety leadership

Team development

Tools

Drilling rigs

Job description

Join Our Team at R-2 Contractors!

R-2 Contractors is seeking an experienced and motivated Utility-Scale Vertical Drilling Superintendent to lead field operations performing drilled pier foundation construction on utility-scale power, renewable energy, transmission, and substation projects throughout the United States. This field leadership role is responsible for safely planning, coordinating, and overseeing all aspects of drilled foundation construction while delivering exceptional quality, developing field leaders, and ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Working closely with Project Managers and Operations Leadership, the Vertical Drilling Superintendent oversees day-to-day drilling operations, including production planning, crew leadership, drilling equipment utilization, auguring, casing installation, spoil management, reinforcement placement, concrete coordination, quality control, scheduling, and customer coordination. Success in this role is measured by the ability to build high-performing teams, consistently deliver quality work, maintain a safe jobsite, and exemplify the R-2 standard of excellence.

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 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

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of drilled foundation, heavy civil, or utility-scale construction experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading drilled pier foundation operations as a Superintendent or Senior Superintendent
• Extensive knowledge of drilled pier construction, auguring methods, casing installation, spoil management, reinforcement placement, concrete placement, and foundation quality control
• Experience managing large drilling rigs, support equipment, tooling, and utility-scale drilling operations
• Strong understanding of production planning, scheduling, equipment utilization, quality control, surveying, and project execution
• Proven ability to lead multiple crews while maintaining productivity, quality, and safety
• Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to build strong working relationships with Project Managers, customers, inspectors, subcontractors, 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

What Success Looks Like

• Builds high-performing field teams that consistently work safely and efficiently
• Delivers drilled pier foundation projects that meet or exceed project specifications, production goals, and quality expectations
• Develops strong Foremen, Drill Operators, and future Superintendents
• Earns the trust and confidence of customers, inspectors, and project leadership through reliable execution
• Anticipates challenges, communicates proactively, and resolves issues before they impact productionStrengthens R-2 through continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity, and leadership development

Our Leadership Philosophy

At R-2 Contractors, technical expertise may open the door—but leadership is defined by how you develop people, build teams, and live our Core Values.

• Lead with integrity, humility, professionalism, and accountability
• Put the safety and success of their people first
• Coach, mentor, and develop future leaders
• Build trust through consistent execution and open communication
• Foster teamwork while empowering others to grow
• Hold themselves and others accountable to the highest standards
• Protect and strengthen the culture that makes R-2 different
• Leave their team stronger than they found it

The R-2 Core Values

PRIDE – We take ownership of our work, our people, our equipment, and our reputation. Every project reflects the pride we have in our craft.

• Do What's Right
• Put Your Name On It
• Never Accept Mediocrity
• I Am R-2
• Grow or Die

GRIT – We embrace challenges, solve problems, overcome adversity, and never allow obstacles to define our success.

• Dig Deep and Grind It Out
• Give It Your All
• Do What It Takes
• Dedication

OWN IT! – We don't make excuses or point fingers. We own the outcome, communicate early, solve problems, and continually improve ourselves and our teams.

• Do What You Say
• Be Accountable
• If You Ain't First, You're Last
• Accept Criticism
• Own Your Position

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)/Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (company funded plans available for the entire family)
• 401(k) with 3% company match
• 5-Year Employment Appreciation Bonus

R-2 Contractors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.