Maple Grove, MN
Workplace Type: Office
Employment Type: Salaried
This position provides leadership and communication between the Drill Foreman, Supervisor, and General Manager. The Operations Manager is responsible for the overall operation of a dedicated crew utilizing a large directional drills (various sizes, methods, and terrains) on travel-based projects throughout the Midwest and potentially nationwide. The goal is to ensure jobs are progressing as scheduled and completed safely, on time, and within budget.
- Weekly Paychecks
- Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
- Insurance (including 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!
What you'll doTeam Leadership & Management- 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.
Project and Production Oversight- Ensure Foreman and Supervisors are knowledgeable regarding the scope of a job and its contract.
- Schedule resources (employee, material, and subcontractors) 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 customers' requirements.
- Complete timely submission of "as builts" and redlines.
Equipment & Operations- Monitor equipment location and utilization.
- Complete all equipment scheduling, including maintenance and procurement, using cost vs 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.
Safety & Compliance- 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 all required training is conducted prior to starting a job.
- Obtain all necessary permits and licenses.
What you'll need- 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.
Core Competencies- Servant Leadership
- Customer Service
- Problem Solving
- Project Management
- Team Building
- Organization
Work Environment/Physical Demands- 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, as well as appropriate high visibility clothing.
- Ability to occasionally work in adverse weather conditions and on slippery, uneven, and/or other irregular surfaces.
- Ability to frequently perform routine and repetitive tasks with hands, arms, feet, and/or legs (e.g., heavy equipment operation).
The wage range for Traveling Directional Drill Operations Manager is $120,000.00 - $150,000.00Your career here is more than just a job - it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands-on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety-first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.
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