Pile Driving Manager – Primoris Heavy Civil – Louisiana

Primoris Heavy Civil Division is seeking an experienced Pile Driving Manager to support our growing portfolio of roadway and bridge construction projects across Louisiana. This leader will oversee all pile driving operations—from planning and equipment coordination to field execution and safety compliance—ensuring our projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with uncompromising safety.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Lead, plan, and manage all pile driving activities for heavy civil roadway and bridge projects.
• Develop and execute pile driving work plans including, crane selection, lift plants, template selection, and sequencing.
• Coordinate with project team to ensure pile operations aligned with project schedules and specifications.
• Oversee pile installation methods including concrete piles (16” to 36”), H- piles, timber piles, sheet piles, and temporary shoring systems.
• Review geotechnical reports, pile driving criteria, and load test results to ensure proper installation and compliance, including the development of the pile installation plan for submittal to the owner.
• Supervise pile driving crews, foremen, and operators; provide coaching, direction, and performance feedback.
• Ensure proper setup, operation, and maintenance of pile driving equipment such as diesel hammers, hydraulic hammers, vibratory hammers, cranes, and leads.
• Monitor daily production, adjust work plans as needed, and troubleshooting field challenges.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, and project-specific safety standards.
• Assist with procurement of materials, equipment, and specialty subcontractors.
• Coordinate mobilization and demobilization of pile driving equipment and support assets.
• Work with equipment managers to schedule maintenance, repairs, and inspections.
• Evaluate equipment needs and recommend improvements or upgrades.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

• 5–10+ years of experience in pile driving operations in, roadway and bridge construction.
• Proven leadership experience managing field crews and complex operations.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, geotechnical reports, and engineering specifications.
• Strong understanding of DOT standards (Louisiana DOTD preferred).
• Excellent communication, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read crane charts, select cranes for the project, develop pile installation plans, select and adjust templates, experience driving batter and compound batter piles.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive compensation paid weekly
• Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD
• 401(k) with company match, vested day-one
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP]
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service Paid Time Off
• Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends"
• Legal Assistance Coverage
• Award winning safety programs

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Primoris was formed in 2004 as the parent company and is traded on the NYSE under the symbol PRIM. We provide a wide range of construction, maintenance, and engineering services for power generation, oil and gas, chemical, pipeline, utilities and distribution, and civil infrastructure clients. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News-Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. For additional information, please visit www.prim.com.

Primoris Heavy Civil (formerly James Construction Group) has long-standing history that dates back to the 1920’s, where it earned the reputation as one of the most well respected heavy civil contractors in the Gulf Coast region. In 2009, the company’s growth continued through a merger with Primoris Services Corporation (Primoris), one of the largest companies listed in ENR’s Top 400 Contractors. Supported by the bonding capacity and resources of Primoris, Primoris Heavy Civil has expanded into an even larger role within the heavy civil, infrastructure rehabilitation and transportation industries.

AGENCY STATEMENT:

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

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