Job Description

West Coast Drilling, Inc. (DBA West Coast Drilling)

California · Full-time · On-site

About West Coast Drilling

Founded in 1975,  West Coast Drilling, Inc. is a  union contractor and certified  DBE, WMBE, and SBE . Proudly  Native American & Woman Owned , WCD specializes in:

• CIDH (Cast-In-Drilled-Hole) Concrete Piles
• Drilled Concrete Soldier Piles
• Tiebacks & Micropiles
• Soil Nails
• Design-Build Shoring
• Design-Build Earth Retaining Structures

For nearly five decades, we’ve performed public and private foundation and earth-retaining projects across California with a reputation for safety, precision, and reliability. Backed by a  Class A General Engineering license , an  immaculate safety record , and a  modern fleet of specialty drill rigs , WCD is recognized for delivering projects  on time and on budget .

The Role

We are seeking a motivated  Project Manager to join our growing team. This is a field and office hybrid role designed to provide hands-on exposure to the full lifecycle of foundation drilling projects. The right candidate will gain experience in  estimating, scheduling, cost control, design coordination, and field operations while working directly with WCD’s project managers, engineers, and superintendents.

Responsibilities

• Assist in project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and cost control.
• Prepare submittals, RFIs, and maintain project documentation.
• Track job costs and monitor schedule progress.
• Support field operations: layout, data acquisition, and quality control.
• Order and manage materials and equipment.
• Collaborate with clients, engineers, and field personnel.
• Contribute to design-build efforts for shoring and earth retention systems.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field .
• 2–5 years of experience in construction, foundation drilling, or geotechnical work preferred (entry-level engineers considered).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing environments.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (AutoCAD and scheduling software a plus).
• Career path interest toward  Project Manager and/or PE license .

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience).
• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401(k) with company contribution.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Professional development and continuing education support.
• Union benefits package where applicable.

Job Tags

Full time, For contractors, Work at office,

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