Foreman

Company Headquarters: Chester, MD

Project Location: Richmond, VA

Travel: Project-based travel as needed

Job Type: Full-Time

Overview

Drill-Tech is seeking an HDD Foreman to lead horizontal directional drilling crews on an underground utility project in Richmond, Virginia.

Headquartered in Chester, Maryland, Drill-Tech supports HDD and underground utility projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing daily field operations, coordinating crews, operating equipment as needed, and ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise HDD field crews on active projects


• Coordinate daily work assignments and crew activities


• Operate HDD equipment as needed and assist with drilling operations


• Oversee drilling, reaming, pullback, and pipe installation


• Coordinate with locators, operators, laborers, and project leadership


• Ensure equipment inspections and preventative maintenance are completed


• Monitor productivity, quality, and jobsite safety


• Identify and resolve field issues while maintaining project schedules


• Train and mentor crew members


• Maintain communication with project management and company leadership

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HDD, underground utility, or heavy civil construction experience


• Previous experience leading HDD crews or serving as a Crew Lead or Foreman


• Strong understanding of HDD equipment, drilling operations, and underground utility construction


• Experience operating Vermeer 23x30, 24x40, or similar HDD equipment


• Ability to read plans and coordinate daily field operations


• Valid driver's license


• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Class A CDL


• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification


• Experience operating Vermeer 100-series drills, 300,000 lb, or 500,000 lb maxi rigs


• Experience with DigiTrak or ParaTrack locating systems


• Experience with McElroy fusion equipment


• Experience with mud systems, pumps, recyclers, and drilling fluid management

Benefits

• Health insurance


• Dental insurance


• Vision insurance


• Paid holidays


• Opportunities for advancement within a growing HDD contractor