Utility Scale Drilled Pier Foundation Division Manager

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Success in this role is measured not only by operational excellence, but by the ability to build exceptional leaders, earn the confidence of customers, and create a Drilled Pier Foundation Division that reflects the R-2 standard of excellence.

Gilbert, AZ or Prineville, OR

• 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

$180k - $250k DOE

• 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

$180k - $250k DOE

• Provide strategic leadership for all drilled pier foundation operations across multiple utility-scale construction projects
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Superintendents, Foremen, Drill Operators, and field leaders
• Lead all aspects of drilled pier foundation construction, including auguring, casing installation, spoil management, reinforcement placement, concrete coordination, and foundation quality control
• Ensure manpower, drilling equipment, tooling, materials, subcontractors, and resources are properly planned and coordinated to support project execution
• Coordinate drilling resources, support equipment, concrete placement, and production sequencing to maximize efficiency
• Ensure drilled foundations are installed 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 stakeholder
• 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 drilled foundation construction experience, including utility-scale power, renewable energy, transmission, substation, bridge, or large infrastructure projects
• Proven experience leading multiple drilling crews, Superintendents, and large-scale drilled foundation operations
• Strong knowledge of drilled piers, auguring methods, casing installation, spoil management, reinforcement placement, concrete placement coordination, and drilled foundation quality control
• Demonstrated experience managing large drilling rigs, support equipment, tooling, and foundation construction operations
• Working knowledge of drilling production planning, quality control, surveying, 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

• Builds a division where employees are engaged, developed, and proud to work
• Consistently delivers safe, productive, and high-quality drilled foundation construction
• Develops strong Superintendents, Foremen, Drill Operators, and future leaders
• Earns the trust and confidence of customers through reliable execution and exceptional performance
• Delivers drilled foundations that consistently meet or exceed project specifications for location, depth, diameter, and quality
• Plans proactively, communicates effectively, and resolves challenges before they impact production
  
  Continuously strengthens the division through improved people, systems, processes, and operational performance

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