Utility Scale UG Trenching Division Manager

Utility-Scale Trenching Division Manager

R-2 Contractors is seeking an accomplished and visionary Utility-Scale Trenching Division Manager to lead and grow our Trenching Division. This executive-level leadership role is responsible for building a high-performing organization that consistently delivers safe, productive, and high-quality trenching and underground conduit installation projects across the United States.

Location:

Gilbert, AZ or Prineville, OR

Travel Requirements:

• Approximately 25% travel each month to project sites nationwide is required
• Additional travel may be required to support critical project meetings, customer meetings, leadership meetings, safety initiatives, quality audits, compliance activities, or other business needs

Salary: $180k - $250k DOE

• Provide strategic leadership for all trenching operations across multiple utility-scale construction projects
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Superintendents, Foremen, Equipment Operators, and field leaders
• Lead all aspects of high-production trenching and underground conduit installation, including single-pass mechanical laying, cable lay box operations, bedding placement, warning mesh installation, back filling, and restoration
• Ensure manpower, trenching equipment, materials, subcontractors, and resources are properly planned and coordinated to support project execution
• Coordinate trenching resources, support equipment, production sequencing, and underground installation activities to maximize efficiency
• Ensure trenches and conduit installations are completed safely, accurately, and in accordance with project specifications
• Partner closely with Project Managers, Operations Leadership, Estimating, and executive leadership to ensure successful project delivery
• Drive operational consistency through planning, communication, accountability, and execution
• Monitor production, productivity, equipment utilization, quality, and overall operational performance
• Support project planning, scheduling, forecasting, budgeting, and resource management
• Develop future leaders through coaching, mentorship, performance management, and succession planning
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, General Contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, safety, quality, and operational performance throughout the division
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives while reinforcing company processes and best practices
• Promote a culture where safety is always the highest priority
• Lead by example while living and reinforcing the R-2 Core Values every day

• Minimum 10 years of heavy civil or underground utility construction experience, including utility-scale power, renewable energy, transmission, substation, or large underground infrastructure projects
• Proven experience leading multiple trenching crews, Superintendents, and large-scale underground utility construction operations
• Strong knowledge of high-production trenching, single-pass mechanical laying, underground conduit installation, trench safety, bedding placement, warning mesh installation, back filling, and restoration practices
• Demonstrated experience operating and managing Tesmec trenchers, Vermeer trenchers, rock saws, cable lay box systems, and associated support equipment
• Working knowledge of GPS grade control, trench alignment, production planning, operational scheduling, and resource allocation
• Strong financial and business acumen with experience managing operational budgets and project performance
• Proven ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing teams
• Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to build strong working relationships with customers, project teams, and executive leadership
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, accountability, operational excellence, and quality workmanship
• Ability to travel as required to support projects, customers, and company operations
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to successfully complete pre-employment drug screening and background check