What are the responsibilities and job description for the HDD Manager (HDD / Utility Construction) position at Advanced Directional Drilling Solutions, Inc.?
Location: Central Florida (Travel Throughout Florida)
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: (Based on Experience)
About Us
Advanced Directional Drilling Solutions (ADDS) is a growing Florida-based underground utility contractor specializing in Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD), telecommunications, electrical utility, and underground conduit installation.
Our projects support utility providers, electrical contractors, municipalities, commercial developments, military installations, and critical infrastructure throughout Florida. We're looking for an experienced construction leader to help manage our field operations and continue building a strong team.
Position Summary
The HDD Manager will oversee daily field operations, coordinate crews and equipment, mentor field personnel, and ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys solving problems, supporting crews, and building successful projects.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily underground utility construction operations.
- Schedule crews, equipment, and materials.
- Support and mentor drill operators, locators, foremen, and laborers.
- Oversee HDD and underground utility construction projects from startup through completion.
- Coordinate job readiness including locates, materials, permits, and customer scheduling.
- Conduct jobsite visits to monitor quality, safety, and production.
- Manage tooling, equipment inventory, and maintenance schedules.
- Work with estimating and project management to ensure smooth project execution.
- Communicate with customers regarding project status and field conditions.
- Help improve company processes and operational efficiency.
Qualifications
- 5 years of underground utility construction experience.
- Previous supervisory or construction management experience.
- HDD experience strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of underground utility construction.
- Ability to read construction drawings and utility plans.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Valid driver's license required.
- OSHA 30 and CDL are a plus.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Health insurance contribution
- Paid Time Off
- Company vehicle (based on position)
- Opportunity for advancement
- Stable, year-round work
- Opportunity to help shape and grow a respected Florida contractor
Why Join ADDS?
This is an opportunity to join a growing company where your experience and leadership will make a direct impact. We're looking for someone who takes pride in developing crews, improving operations, and delivering quality work. If you're ready to take ownership of field operations and help build the next phase of our company, we'd like to hear from you.
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30