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About the Role We are seeking an experienced Water Well Drill Division Operations Manager to lead and grow our drilling operations in California. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for managing: Field crews Drilling operations Equipment coordination Scheduling Job planning Project execution Safety performance Public works projects Division profitability The ideal candidate will have strong water well drilling experience, proven operational leadership skills, and the ability to manage both people and projects in a fast-paced field environment. Key Responsibilities Lead daily operations for the Water Well Drilling Division. Manage drilling crews, supervisors, operators, and support personnel. Oversee public works and private-sector drilling projects from planning through completion. Coordinate crew schedules, equipment needs, tooling, materials, and project timelines. Ensure drilling projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget. Provide leadership and direction to field teams across multiple job sites. Monitor field productivity, labor hours, job costs, equipment utilization, and project profitability. Review project scopes, specifications, schedules, staffing needs, and production expectations before work begins. Support estimating and proposal efforts by providing input on labor requirements, equipment needs, production rates, project schedules, site conditions, and operational risks. Work closely with estimating, project management, safety, administration, and executive leadership. Maintain strong communication with customers, inspectors, general contractors, municipalities, water districts, public agencies, vendors, and internal team members. Promote and enforce a strong safety culture throughout the division. Conduct field visits to evaluate safety, quality, productivity, equipment needs, and crew performance. Ensure compliance with company safety policies, OSHA requirements, environmental requirements, and applicable drilling regulations. Coordinate equipment readiness, maintenance needs, fleet utilization, tooling, and inventory planning. Help identify and resolve field issues before they impact safety, schedule, budget, or client satisfaction. Recruit, train, mentor, evaluate, and develop field team members. Hold crews and supervisors accountable for safety, production, quality, paperwork, and professionalism. Assist with change order identification, documentation, and communication. Support improvement of operating procedures, reporting systems, production standards, and division-level performance metrics. Represent the company professionally with clients, agencies, inspectors, vendors, and employees. Required Qualifications A BS or general Civil, Construction Management, or related education and experience will be considered Minimum 7+ years of experience in a managerial, supervisory, or operations leadership role. Experience must be in water well drilling, drilling operations.

Other experience including:

heavy civil construction, utilities, public works construction, construction operations, or closely related field operations is a plus. Required experience with California public works projects and prevailing wage compliance. Strong understanding of field operations, crew leadership, job planning, equipment coordination, production tracking, project execution, and safety accountability. Ability to manage multiple crews, job sites, schedules, and priorities. Experience working with municipalities, water districts, public agencies, general contractors, inspectors, or public works clients. Ability to read and understand project scopes, plans and specifications, schedules, cost information, job documentation, and safety requirements. Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Ability to work in California and travel to project sites throughout the state as needed. Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record. Preferred Qualifications Procore or similar project management tool Familiar with Microsoft Sharepoint, Teams, and Office applications Compensation and Benefits Expected base salary $120,000 annually. Performance-based bonus opportunity. Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates. Company vehicle or vehicle allowance may be provided depending on final role structure. Benefits package include medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plan options, company-provided equipment or technology, and additional company benefits depending on eligibility. Any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law

Pay:

$120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

Water Well Project Management:

5 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person