Senior Manager - Geotechnical Drilling

About the role

Braun Intertec is seeking an experienced Senior Manager of Geotechnical Drilling Operations to join our 100% employee-owned firm. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in geotechnical drilling and a minimum of 6 years in a supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Safety
  • Conduct field quality and safety audits
  • Aid in the development and implementation of safety programs for drilling onboarding and daily operations
  • DOT Compliance
    • Maintain necessary documentation pertaining to DOT regulations regarding operations of equipment and recordkeeping
    • Maintain DH records & permit
• Drilling Operations
  • Provide technical oversight and senior level QA/QC on drilling projects
  • Oversee and coordinate workloads
  • Perform project management duties for contract drilling projects
  • Ability to meet production goals
  • Aid in budget, P&L reporting and/or accounts payable responsibilities
• Equipment Maintenance and Repair
  • Maintain maintenance records regarding the repair and general condition of the drill rigs, support trucks and other equipment
  • Avoid non-compliance with individual state rules and regulations with regards to drilling activities
• Training and Development
  • Assist with establishing and refining strategic direction for the drilling department
  • Responsible for staffing, training & scheduling
  • Mentorship of drilling staff
• Other Duties And Responsibilities
  • Act as backup for drilling field staff
  • Assist drilling field staff with subsurface investigation projects, as requested
  • Act as a liaison between engineering and environmental consulting
  • Travel to all offices and project sites when needed to provide technical assistance and expertise
  • Aid in the development of best practices for drilling
  • Aid in coordination of monthly drilling safety meetings
  • Daily management of Drilling staff and equipment
  • Aid in maintaining the drilling QMP
  • Aid in rig condition surveys and replacement schedules
  • Aid in ordering new equipment

Qualifications

• Valid Drivers license and acceptable driving record, a CDL A is strongly preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent, some post-secondary education is preferred
• 10+ years of experience working in a geotechnical drilling environment
• 6+ years of experience working in a supervisory capacity overseeing field operations (or related business management background)
• Must be located within a commutable distance to Bloomington, MN or willing to relocate
• Willing to travel as needed, sometimes requiring overnights and weekends, up to 15%
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to develop multiple client relationships
• Ability to work independently on assignments of limited scope, or as part of a team on more complex projects
• Strong organizations skills with attention to detail, people, systems and processes. Ability to understand and work in compliance with established procedures and/or protocols
• Ability to lead, manage, and develop staff
• Understanding of business practices including effective management of P&L
• Ability to exercise creative and innovative thinking in bringing successful resolution to high-impact, complex, and/or cross-discipline projects
• Ability to assess client needs and determine most appropriate fit solution to meet expectations and fulfill strategic objectives
• Project management skills, including planning, statements of work, budgets, and scheduling
• Ability to develop and present training materials to staff
• Ability to manage multiple projects with multiple priorities
• Ability to establish relationships with individuals and teams at all levels of Braun Intertec and client organizations
• Understanding of the development, integration and management of Quality Management Systems

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• PTO
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Paid holidays

Pay

$96,000.00 - $144,000.00

Schedule

N/A