Traveling Directional Bore Operations Manager

Job Overview

Position provides leadership and communication between the Drill Foreman, Supervisor, and Executive Management. The Operations Manager is responsible for the overall operation of a dedicated crew utilizing large directional drills (various sizes, methods, and terrains) on travel-based projects throughout the Midwest and potentially nationwide. The goal is to ensure jobs progress as scheduled, completed safely, on time, and within budget.

• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
• Insurance (medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
• 401(k) w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Legal Insurance
• Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more!

• Direct and supervise the daily activities of the traveling directional drill crews.
• Provide leadership and communication between the Drill Foreman, Supervisor, and Executive Management.
• In coordination with Human Resources, complete the employee performance process, including providing timely positive and negative feedback and accurately documenting this information.
• Create individual employee development plans and seek/implement opportunities for employee development.
• Perform the duties of any field personnel as needed.

• Ensure Foreman and Supervisors are knowledgeable regarding the scope of a job and its contract.
• Schedule resources in logical steps and budget time required to meet production deadlines.
• Track weekly crew footage and production.
• Communicate progress and costs regarding jobs to the General Manager.
• Recommend changes to the work schedule to ensure jobs will be completed on time and to the customer’s requirements.
• Complete timely submission of "as builts" and redlines.

• Monitor equipment location and utilization.
• Complete all equipment scheduling, including maintenance and procurement, using cost versus benefit analysis.
• Train new and existing employees in directional drill operation, procedure, and process.
• Monitor work and quality control programs to ensure compliance with contract terms and quality standards.

• In coordination with the Safety & Health Specialist, communicate and enforce safety initiatives and DOT compliance.
• Ensure all environmental requirements are met, including obtaining permits and necessary training prior to starting a job.
• Obtain all necessary permits and licenses.

• Minimum of 5 years directional drill experience preferred, or a minimum of 5 years construction management experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge and experience with various directional drills, including Vermeer, Ditch Witch, DCI, and Subsite locating systems.
• Mechanical knowledge of directional drills, vacs, and other equipment on jobsites.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, governmental regulations, and technical documents such as contracts, prints, and descriptions.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as profitability and market analysis.
• Knowledge and experience in contract management systems, project management software, Internet software, spreadsheet, and word processing software required.
• Travel is required.
• Must maintain a current DOT health card certificate.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• Class A CDL license is preferred.

• Servant Leadership
• Customer Service
• Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Team Building
• Organization

• Ability to frequently stand and sit.
• Ability to occasionally kneel, squat, bend, and twist.
• Ability to safely lift to 25 lbs. consistently, occasionally lift to 50 lbs., and rarely lift to 75 lbs.
• Ability to safely wear job-specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including eye, hearing, head, respiratory, and foot protection, and appropriate high visibility clothing.
• Ability to occasionally work in adverse weather conditions and on slippery,…