Water Well Drilling Projects Lead

Hydro Resources Holdings, Inc.

Las Cruces (NM)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 105,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Flexible spending account

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Job summary

Hydro Resources Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to oversee land-based drilling projects for municipal water well drilling.

You will develop plans, manage budgets, and coordinate permitting, logistics, and contractor oversight to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and adherence to safety standards. You will communicate with clients, internal teams, and regulators, monitor risks, analyze data, and drive process improvements.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, Geosciences, or a related field is preferred.
Minimum 5+ years of experience in project management or a related discipline is required.
Understanding or strong interest in land-based drilling operations, including relevant equipment, techniques, and regulations.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
Proficient in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Atlassian tools, Primavera).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to travel to client sites with some overnight stays required.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage project plans and schedules for assigned drilling and pump projects.
Oversee all aspects of drilling and pump operations, including budgeting, permitting, logistics, and contractor management.
Manage project budgets and ensure cost-effectiveness throughout the project lifecycle.
Maintain clear communication with all stakeholders, including clients, internal teams, and regulatory agencies.
Track project progress, identify and mitigate potential risks, and implement corrective actions as needed.
Ensure adherence to all safety regulations and company protocols.
Analyze project-related data and generate reports as required.
Continuously improve project management processes and identify opportunities for optimization.
Travel to client sites regularly for key project milestones, to resolve project barriers, and to manage key issues around the health and safety of our teams.