Drilling Department Manager

Key Responsibilities

Project Budgets & Department Performance

• Help develop drilling project budgets with the Department Director and Project Managers.
• Assist with preparing drilling proposals and cost estimates.
• Manage drilling work to meet project budgets and schedules.
• Work with the Project Controls Analyst to review project costs, labor hours, equipment use, and budget performance.
• Identify and address problems that are causing projects to run over budget or behind schedule.
• Communicate changes in scope, field conditions, delays, or other issues that may affect project cost or schedule promptly.
• Manage staffing, overtime, equipment use, and other department costs.
• Assist with planning for staffing, equipment, maintenance, and future equipment needs.

Staff Management

• Train, coach, and evaluate drilling staff and assist with hiring and other personnel decisions.
• Manage the overall drilling department and supervise the Drilling Department Assistant and drilling crews.
• Set priorities and expectations for the Drilling Department Assistant, who coordinates daily crew activities, project layout, and field support.
• Promote safe work practices, accountability, teamwork, and professionalism.

Field Operations

• Oversee daily drilling operations and make sure crews have the information, equipment, and resources needed to complete their work.
• Monitor crew productivity, schedules, equipment problems, and field conditions.
• Identify and address project risks that could affect safety, cost, schedule, or quality.
• Ensure drilling work meets company quality standards and project requirements.
• Resolve problems affecting safety, budget, schedule, quality, or client satisfaction.
• Work closely with the Drilling Department Assistant, Project Managers, field crews, and geotechnical staff to keep projects running smoothly.
• Remain responsible for the overall performance of drilling operations, including work delegated to the Drilling Department Assistant.

Skills & Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in geotechnical drilling; supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of geotechnical drilling methods, equipment, tooling, and field operations.
• Experience supervising drilling crews and coordinating multiple projects and schedules.
• Strong understanding of drilling equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and safe operation.
• Ability to read project plans, boring locations, and site information and coordinate field layout.
• Understanding of project budgets, cost estimating, labor and equipment costs, and productivity.
• Strong safety awareness and commitment to maintaining safe field operations.
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to adjust quickly to changing field conditions and priorities.
• Strong communication and leadership skills and the ability to work effectively with field crews, project managers, engineers, and clients.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and the ability to learn company project management and scheduling systems.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record; CDL preferred.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to lift heavy components
• Willingness to work in office and field environments
• Ability to work extended hours or on-call as needed
• Comfortable working in outdoor and industrial conditions

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Benefits package
• Opportunity for growth and advancement

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• supervising drilling crews: 1 year (Preferred)
• geotechnical drilling: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Jacksonville, FL 32207 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000