Utility Scale Drilled Pier Foundation Division Manager

R-2 Contractors

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Aug 2026

💰 $250,000/yr($180,000/yr – $250,000/yr)

About the role

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R-2 Contractors is seeking an accomplished and visionary Utility-Scale Drilled Pier Foundation Division Manager to lead and grow our Drilled Pier Foundation Division. This executive-level leadership role is responsible for building a high-performing organization that consistently delivers safe, productive, and high-quality drilled foundation construction projects across the United States.
Working in partnership with the Operations Manager and executive leadership, the Division Manager will oversee all aspects of drilled pier foundation operations, including drilled pier construction, auguring, casing installation, spoil management, reinforcement placement, concrete coordination, equipment utilization, and operational execution. This individual will be responsible for developing people, improving operational performance, strengthening customer relationships, and driving long-term division growth.
Success in this role is measured not only by operational excellence, but by the ability to build exceptional leaders, earn the confidence of customers, and create a Drilled Pier Foundation Division that reflects the R-2 standard of excellence.

Position: Utility-Scale Drilled Pier Foundation Division Manager
Location: Gilbert, AZ or Prineville, OR

Travel Requirements:

Approximately 25% travel each month to project sites nationwide is required
Additional travel may be required to support critical project meetings, customer meetings, leadership meetings, safety initiatives, quality audits, compliance activities, or other business needs

Salary: $180k - $250k DOE

Key Responsibilities:

Provide strategic leadership for all drilled pier foundation operations across multiple utility-scale construction projects
Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Superintendents, Foremen, Drill Operators, and field leaders
Lead all aspects of drilled pier foundation construction, including auguring, casing installation, spoil management, reinforcement placement, concrete coordination, and foundation quality control
Ensure manpower, drilling equipment, tooling, materials, subcontractors, and resources are properly planned and coordinated to support project execution
Coordinate drilling resources, support equipment, concrete placement, and production sequencing to maximize efficiency
Ensure drilled foundations are installed safely, accurately, and in accordance with project specifications
Partner closely with Project Managers, Operations Leadership, Estimating, and executive leadership to ensure successful project delivery
Drive operational consistency through planning, communication, accountability, and execution
Monitor production, productivity, equipment utilization, quality, and overall operational performance
Support project planning, scheduling, forecasting, budgeting, and resource management
Develop future leaders through coaching, mentorship, performance management, and succession planning
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, General Contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and project stakeholder
Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, safety, quality, and operational performance throughout the division
Champion continuous improvement initiatives while reinforcing company processes and best practices
Promote a culture where safety is always the highest priority
Lead by example while living and reinforcing the R-2 Core Values every day

Requirements:

Minimum 10 years of drilled foundation construction experience, including utility-scale power, renewable energy, transmission, substation, bridge, or large infrastructure projects
Proven experience leading multiple drilling crews, Superintendents, and large-scale drilled foundation operations
Strong knowledge of