Manager of UG Construction

About the role

The Manager of Underground Construction oversees in-house underground drilling operations across the region, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of projects. This role also involves leading and supporting field crews, conducting inspections, providing training, enforcing safety standards, and driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Daily Oversight: Supervise and inspect underground drilling operations to ensure compliance with safety protocols, quality standards, project specifications, and production goals.
• Training & Onboarding: Lead on-site training and onboarding for new and existing in-house crews, focusing on best practices, proper equipment operation, and safety procedures.
• Safety Compliance: Enforce company safety standards and regulatory requirements by conducting routine job site inspections, safety audits, and toolbox talks.
• Quality Control: Review bore logs, restoration practices, potholing, and fiber/copper path integrity to ensure all work meets client requirements and company quality standards.
• Resource Coordination: Coordinate with Regional Directors, Project Managers, and Foremen to ensure crews, equipment, and materials are effectively allocated to support project schedules.
• Problem Resolution: Serve as the primary point of contact for field-level issues or delays, working closely with Operations and Project Management teams to resolve challenges and maintain project timelines.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of inspections, crew performance, training activities, and field observations. Prepare and submit reports to Regional Directors and department leadership.
• Communication: Collaborate with Regional Directors, Foremen, and Project Managers to align on project objectives, operational priorities, crew performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in underground drilling or underground construction operations, with progressive leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of HDD, potholing, utility locating, restoration practices, and industry safety standards.
• Proven experience leading, training, coaching, and mentoring underground construction crews.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, utility maps, permits, and job site plans.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience coordinating field operations, personnel, equipment, and resources to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and to quality standards.
• Willingness to travel regularly across multiple states.

Skills

• OSHA 10/30, Competent Person, NCCER, or other relevant industry certifications are preferred.
• Valid driver's license required. CDL is a plus.

Benefits

• Health Insurance plans (health, dental, vision)
• Whole Life Insurance
• 401k Plan
• PTO/Paid Holidays
• A supportive, safety-first company culture
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• The chance to make a real impact within a rapidly growing construction organization.