Trenchless Operations Manager

Job Description

Position Title: Infrastructure Wastewater Lining Operations Manager

Reports To: Operations

Company: Veridian Plumbing and Infrastructure Group, Inc.

Location: Florida, Georgia, and Alabama (regular travel required)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Veridian

Veridian Plumbing and Infrastructure Group, Inc. is a certified installer of OBIC® Products (), specializing in trenchless wastewater infrastructure rehabilitation. We provide advanced lining solutions to municipalities and utilities across Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions that extend the life of wastewater infrastructure while ensuring safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

Position Summary

The Infrastructure Wastewater Lining Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of field operations related to trenchless wastewater lining services. This role requires both hands-on technical expertise in hydroblasting, pressure washing, and wastewater construction methods, as well as high-level operational management. The successful candidate will direct crews, manage subcontractors, ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards, and optimize performance across multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership for trenchless wastewater lining projects, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Master OBIC® product applications, hydroblasting and pressure washing techniques, and wastewater rehabilitation methods.
• Develop, implement, and enforce operational policies, workflows, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Work directly alongside crews until teams are established with qualified crew leaders who can operate independently.
• Recruit, hire, and onboard field staff while mentoring and building high-performing teams.
• Manage and oversee subcontractors, ensuring alignment with project scope, schedules, and quality standards.
• Conduct training, coaching, and performance reviews to strengthen technical and leadership skills within the workforce.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate projects across Florida, Georgia, and Alabama to ensure timely and cost-effective completion.
• Monitor job sites to maintain OSHA, EPA, and environmental compliance while enforcing safety protocols.
• Allocate resources effectively, including labor, subcontractors, equipment, and vehicles.
• Manage procurement, material orders, and inventory levels for wastewater lining projects.
• Oversee fleet operations, including vehicle assignments, maintenance, and utilization.
• Partner with Sales and Estimating teams to provide technical expertise for competitive bids and proposals.
• Serve as the primary operational point of contact for clients, ensuring strong relationships and customer satisfaction.
• Track budgets, costs, and key performance metrics, providing actionable reports to senior leadership.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline workflows, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operations management within wastewater, trenchless technology, or related construction trades.
• Hands-on technical background in hydroblasting, pressure washing, or wastewater infrastructure construction.
• Experience in subcontractor management, including oversight of performance, contracts, and compliance.
• Strong leadership skills with demonstrated success in recruiting, training, and managing crews.
• Solid knowledge of wastewater systems, trenchless rehabilitation, or infrastructure construction preferred.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with ability to oversee multiple concurrent projects.
• Familiarity with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication and client-facing abilities.
• Proficiency in budgeting, cost control, and operational reporting.
• Willingness to travel regularly across Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $90.000 – $114,000 annually (commensurate with experience and qualifications)
• Daily per diems for travel
• Company-supplied cell phone
• Company vehicle use or crew travel allowance
• Company credit card for approved travel and business expenses
• Health, Vision, and Dental benefits (up to $500/month per employee)
• 10 days paid time off and company holidays
• Eligibility for company bonus program (based on departmental profit and growth)
• 90-day compensation review

Career Growth

This role offers significant opportunities for advancement and growth, including performance-based bonuses tied to the achievement of goals and objectives. The position requires an experienced leader and proactive manager with a strong background in construction, ready to excel in the advancing field of trenchless technologies that are shaping the future of underground infrastructure.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Marietta, GA 30062

Salary : $90,000 - $114,000