FLSA Status: Exempt, Salary

Reports To: Project Manager III

Job Type: Full-Time, Regular

About Eocene Environmental Group:

Our team has spent the past two decades providing environmental, utility vegetation management (UVM), software and sustainability services. We are fortunate to be a part of the Wright Service Corp. family, which has helped us establish a strong foundation for continued growth and success.

Through a strategic alignment of values and goals, four Wright Service Corp. entities joined and integrated into one, operating as Eocene Environmental Group. These four entities are:

Forestry & Utility Division

Environmental Division

Technology & Innovation Division

Sustainability Division

JOB SUMMARY: The Environmental Drilling Project Manager leads safe, efficient, and compliant drilling operations to support environmental investigations and geotechnical projects. This role is responsible for planning and overseeing field operations, managing crews and equipment, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards, and delivering high-quality data to support project goals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

Propose, plan and manage environmental drilling projects, ensuring alignment with client goals, regulatory standards, and company values

Coordinate with project managers and environmental staff to integrate drilling activities into broader environmental solutions

Monitor project budgets, timelines, and quality metrics

Lead and mentor drilling crews, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement

Conduct training on equipment operation, safety protocols, and environmental compliance

Promote employee ownership values through collaboration and shared success

Ensure all drilling activities comply with federal, state, and local environmental regulations

Maintain accurate field documentation, including boring logs, sample records, and chain-of-custody forms

Support data collection and reporting for site characterization and remediation

Oversee mobilization, maintenance, and inventory of drilling equipment and supplies

Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors to ensure timely and cost-effective service delivery

Represent the company in the field and during client interactions, demonstrating professionalism and technical competence

Assist in proposal development, cost estimating, and scope definition

Identify opportunities for operational improvements and service expansion throughout Midwest

Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental Group's culture of safety and employee ownership

Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures

OTHER DUTIES:  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Position requires some outside travel

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in environmental or geotechnical drilling operations

Class A CDL or be able to obtain within 60 days of employment

Strong knowledge of drilling methods, including hollow stem auger, direct push, and rotary techniques

Familiarity with environmental sampling and remediation practices

Proven leadership abilities and team management experience

Willingness to travel as needed

Demonstrated reliability, strong work ethic, and effective time management

Professional attitude with strong interpersonal and communication skills

Comfortable interacting daily with clients, contractors, and internal team members

Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Heavy equipment operation certifications

40-hour HAZWOPER Certification

General operation and maintenance skills relating to heavy equipment

Previous technical and/or field experience implementing or contributing to environmental projects

Management of projects and employees

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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