Deep Foundations General Superintendent

GeoStabilization International•Denver, CO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

GeoStabilization International (GSI) is seeking a General Superintendent to join its Casing Drilling operations leadership team. This role is part of the Division Management Team and reports to the Division Operations Manager. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in deep foundation, small diameter drilling, and structural system installation, particularly in challenging environments such as unstable slopes and geohazard conditions. The General Superintendent will provide senior field leadership across multiple crews and Superintendents executing geohazard mitigation, slope stabilization, and deep foundation drilling projects across the U.S. This role involves managing safety, production, quality, people, and client relationships, and ensuring crews adhere to project specifications and company standards.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in geotechnical drilling, deep foundation construction, or closely related heavy civil or ground support environments.
Minimum 3 years as a Superintendent or equivalent field leadership role, with demonstrated experience managing multiple crews or Superintendents simultaneously.
Deep hands-on experience with casing drilling systems (concentric casing, duplex head, dual rotary, and/or percussion systems).
Proven ability to lead crews advancing casing through challenging subsurface conditions (collapsing overburden, mixed face, variable rock-to-soil, high groundwater, flowing sands).
Strong understanding of casing sequencing, grout control, and structural load transfer principles.
Proven ability to read scopes, specs, and engineered plans and hold crews accountable to quality and schedule.
Strong, clear communication with crews, clients, engineers, and internal leadership.
Ability to motivate teams under pressure, manage competing priorities, and make sound decisions in rapidly changing field conditions.
Comfort with 100% travel.
Valid driver's license required.

Nice To Haves

CDL-A
Experience on slope stabilization, soil nail, rock anchor, shotcrete, or grouting projects in addition to drilling.
OSHA 30 or construction safety certification.
Experience interfacing with geotechnical engineers or contractor oversight teams on complex ground support projects.
Micropile or tieback installation experience in high-consequence or structurally sensitive environments.

Responsibilities

Provide senior field leadership across multiple crews and Superintendents executing geohazard mitigation, slope stabilization, and deep foundation drilling projects.
Manage safety, production, quality, people, and client relationships across assigned Squad-Teams.
Reinforce Company Core Values and ensure adherence to GSI's safety program and culture.
Lead, coach, and formally evaluate Superintendents.
Provide direct support to Superintendents to ensure project success, including concentric casing systems, duplex head drilling, dual rotary systems, percussion systems, tie-back and micropile casing, and grouting operations.
Develop and maintain training plans for all personnel in the business unit.
Attend Division Management meetings and report on project developments, safety events, client issues, and crew performance.
Coordinate crew logistics and scheduling with the scheduling team.
Coordinate work and communications between Squad-Teams, departments, and Divisions.
Ensure crews install products in accordance with job drawings, project worksheets, engineered specifications, and Standard Operating Procedures.
Maintain and strengthen relationships with owners, general contractors, engineers, and vendors.
Drive crew performance, address deficiencies, and lead by example in the field.
Anticipate subsurface and logistical challenges.
Build Superintendents and Senior Drillers who can independently protect casing integrity, improve production efficiency, and mentor their own crews.
Take ownership of the structural outcome across every project.
Elevate team standards across the division.