Drilling Manager (Geotechnical)

Job Description

Job Description

Full-time Drilling Manager needed for our Specialty Construction Group branch in Woodbine, MD. Candidate must be dependable, enthusiastic, detail-oriented and able to multi-task while working in a fast-paced environment.This position will be responsible for the daily scheduling, safety, and logistics of the geotechnical drill crews. Responsibilities for this position will include the scheduling of all in-house and outside client drilling assignments and ensuring that the drill crews have drilling assignment sheets, boring location plans, and maps/directions to the project; the clearance of all underground utilities (public and private owned) through the Miss Utility system and attendance at on-site meetings with utility locators prior to drilling being performed; the ordering of drilling equipment, tools, and supplies for the drill crews; random site visits and inspections of the drill crews to ensure drilling is being completed in accordance with the project requirements, production goals and project schedules/deadlines are being achieved, and crews are working safely; fleet management/maintenance and DOT compliance; attendance at pre-bid, pre-drill, and project progress meetings; ensuring drill crew are conforming with project and Hillis-Carnes safety requirements; and reviewing field data from drill crews on a daily basis for accuracy and completeness (i.e. drill logs, daily reports, daily tailgate safety meetings, etc.).Additional DutiesDaily interaction with Hillis-Carnes engineers, branch managers, project managers, and outside clients for scheduling, project set-up, and project logisticsPreparation of and setting up of Subcontract Agreements with subcontractors and rental agreements for projectsEstimating drilling projects and proposal developmentPreparation of drilling submittals (i.e. staff resumes, project experience/qualifications, work plans, equipment lists, material lists, pre-qualification forms, etc.) for projectsPreparation of project change orders for changes in scope of workMonitoring project budgets and controlling costs for project profitabilityProject invoicingRequirementsPreferred 5 years or more of experience as a Geotechnical DrillerExperience managing and scheduling geotechnical drill crews is a plusPerform other duties as required to assist the Branch Manager of the Specialty Construction Group in running a successful operation.Hillis-Carnes offers an excellent salary, commensurate with experience. We also offer comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, 401k, employee stock ownership, generous paid time off and much more.EOE