ECS Group of Companies · 13 hours ago
Drilling Department Manager
ECS Group of Companies is a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. They are seeking a Drilling Department Manager to oversee drilling operations, manage a team, and ensure financial performance while promoting safety and productivity.
Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
Management and oversight of the drilling team and overall drilling operations, including safety management, training, and equipment management
Managing the team responsible for scheduling and performing boring layout and drilling, field testing, obtaining permits, and performing out of territory IOB work for other ECS offices
Responsible for the financial performance of the group as well as day to day technical and operation department duties
Train and supervise both existing and new drilling team members
Manage drilling services for continued growth with a strong emphasis on client development and productivity
Provide overall operational and technical support for exploration, seismic testing, and boring layout processes
Manage all administrative and field activities for the drilling department
Review employee time and expense sheets ensuring that all hours worked and all field activities and expenses are correctly recorded and coded for billing
Responsible for department vehicle and drill rig maintenance and any documentation
Ensure all company, client, and project specific procedures, standards, etc., have been communicated to the drilling department personnel and are implemented
Promotes safe working practices on all projects ensuring proper PPE is used
Ensure all productivity goals and deadlines are met for the department
Responsible for recruiting personnel and maintaining appropriate staff levels with approval by your supervisor
Manage and maintain sufficient inventory of all department supplies and equipment using inventory tracking software including numbers on hand, when and where purchased, and cost
Provide training to staff personnel in accordance with company policy and procedures
Prepares cost estimates for department purchases
Prepare and coordinate field testing schedule with subcontractors
Review and negotiate subcontractor proposals, invoices, and terms and conditions
Train staff on field testing and sampling techniques, data reduction, and data interpretation
Additional responsibilities may include construction materials testing and geotechnical project management, report reviews, proposal preparation, managing budget proposals and invoices, and participation in marketing our services by maintaining and developing client interactions
Qualification
Required
Management and oversight of the drilling team and overall drilling operations, including safety management, training, and equipment management
Managing the team responsible for scheduling and performing boring layout and drilling, field testing, obtaining permits, and performing out of territory IOB work for other ECS offices
Responsible for the financial performance of the group as well as day to day technical and operation department duties
Train and supervise both existing and new drilling team members
Manage drilling services for continued growth with a strong emphasis on client development and productivity
Provide overall operational and technical support for exploration, seismic testing, and boring layout processes
Manage all administrative and field activities for the drilling department
Review employee time and expense sheets ensuring that all hours worked and all field activities and expenses are correctly recorded and coded for billing
Responsible for department vehicle and drill rig maintenance and any documentation
Ensure all company, client, and project specific procedures, standards, etc., have been communicated to the drilling department personnel and are implemented
Promotes safe working practices on all projects ensuring proper PPE is used
Ensure all productivity goals and deadlines are met for the department
Responsible for recruiting personnel and maintaining appropriate staff levels with approval by your supervisor
Manage and maintain sufficient inventory of all department supplies and equipment using inventory tracking software including numbers on hand, when and where purchased, and cost
Provide training to staff personnel in accordance with company policy and procedures
Prepares cost estimates for department purchases
Prepare and coordinate field testing schedule with subcontractors
Review and negotiate subcontractor proposals, invoices, and terms and conditions
Train staff on field testing and sampling techniques, data reduction, and data interpretation
5+ years of related experience geared toward drilling, managing projects, and drill crews
HS Diploma or GED required
Preferred
Associate's or Bachelor's in Civil Engineering preferred
Class A CDL preferred
Company
ECS Group of Companies
ECS Group of Companies is a Chantilly, VA-based consulting engineering firm.
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