Drilling Department Manager

Job Description

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Overview:

UES is a privately held, rapidly growing engineering and consulting firm with nearly six decades of experience in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, building code compliance, threshold inspections and environmental consulting. With more than 3,800 professionals across 80+ branches in high growth markets in the U.S., UES consults on projects of all sizes for public and private clients in industries ranging from transportation and healthcare to commercial, residential, and education.

Experienced and proven, UES is considered a pioneer of the industry and stands at the forefront of emerging technology and best practices. Our work includes public and private clients, as well as public-private partnerships, and consists of projects ranging from transportation and infrastructure to aviation and aerospace. Our engineers, geologists, certified inspectors, scientists, and drillers offer an unwavering commitment to excellence, approaching each project with the knowledge that precision, professionalism, and creative solutions are what drive success and cultivate enduring client relationships.

As UES continues to grow, it's critical that we have a defined set of values that guide us like a north star. These values need to demonstrate who we are as a company and what we believe. STRIVE stands for Safety, Teamwork, Responsiveness, Integrity, Value, and Excellence.

Summary

The Drilling Department Manager is a key role responsible for responsible for building market growth by locating, developing, negotiating, and closing business relationships in the contract drilling services sector. The ideal candidate is a reliable, trustworthy individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment where collaboration and autonomy are valued.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Interviews and selects employees to fill vacant positions
• Review clerical and personnel records to ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness
• Keeps records of personnel transactions such as timesheets, benefits, new hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations.
• Forwards necessary documentation to the Human Resources Department and/or Payroll for recordkeeping purposes
• Responds and/or investigates employee inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs
• Review clerical and personnel records to ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness
• Coordinate and allocate resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to ensure project requirements are met
• Prepare project budgets and allocate resources effectively to meet project deadlines and financial targets
• Monitor project progress, identify and resolve issues, and adjust plans as necessary
• Conduct regular site visits and inspections to ensure compliance with project specifications and safety regulations
• Regular attendance is required
• Follows safety procedures
• Other duties may be assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Florida Driver's License with an acceptable driving record (in accordance with our Driver's License and Motor Vehicle Record Check Criteria)
• Ability to pass a background check screening in accordance with Florida's Jessica Lunsford Act (or equivalent state classification)
• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university
• Registered Professional Engineer within the State of Florida
• Ability to read & write, including interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, as well as the ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients
• Mathematical skills sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• At least 10 years of related experience and/or training
• Reasoning ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form
• Ability to read & write, including interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, as well as the ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients
• Computer skills sufficient to operate a laptop, including sending and receiving emails, and the ability to learn Field Data Collection (FDC)/Inspector Gadget to input data and prepare reports
• Mathematical skills sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Reasoning ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Required to drive, stand, walk, use hands to type, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; talk and hear. Body motions and movements include bending, twisting, reaching, stooping, pulling, kneeling, lifting, carrying, and pushing, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Lifting and/or moving up to 35 lbs regularly is expected, on occasion, with or without reasonable accommodation
• This is not a remote position. This role will be based on the selected job posting location