Senior Tunnel Project Manager – Microtunneling & Trenchless Construction

Senior Tunnel Project Manager – Microtunneling & Trenchless Construction

Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 per year

Location:

Portland, OR

Minimum Degree:
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or related discipline preferred.

Relocation Assistance:
Not Available

We are seeking an experienced Senior Tunnel Project Manager to lead complex microtunneling, pipe jacking, trenchless, deep sewer, and large-diameter underground pipeline projects throughout the West Coast.

This position will have overall responsibility for the successful delivery and profitability of major tunneling and underground infrastructure projects ranging from approximately $10 million to $100 million+.

The ideal candidate will have extensive heavy civil project management experience with specific expertise in microtunneling, tunnel boring, pipe jacking, shaft construction, deep excavations, and large-diameter water/wastewater pipelines.

This is a senior leadership position responsible for project financial performance, field execution, contract management, risk, schedule, client relationships, and development of project teams.

• Lead major tunneling and underground infrastructure projects from preconstruction through final completion and closeout.
• Manage projects ranging from approximately $10M to $100M+.
• Provide leadership to project teams of 10+ employees, including Project Managers, Project Engineers, Tunnel Superintendents, Tunnel Engineers, and field personnel.
• Manage projects involving:
  Microtunneling, Pipe Jacking, Tunnel Boring, Utility Tunnels, Deep Sewer Pipelines, Large-Diameter Pipelines, Launch & Receiving Shafts, Deep Excavations, Trenchless Installations, Water & Wastewater Infrastructure.
• Take ownership of project budget, revenue, margin, forecasting, cash flow, and overall profitability.
• Develop and maintain accurate cost-to-complete forecasts and project financial reports.
• Manage multiple complex projects or major project phases simultaneously.
• Work closely with Tunnel Superintendents and field leadership to develop construction sequencing, manpower plans, equipment requirements, and production goals.
• Monitor tunneling production, labor productivity, equipment utilization, subcontractor performance, and material costs.
• Identify project risks early and develop strategies to protect safety, schedule, budget, and margin.
• Review and negotiate change orders, claims, differing site conditions, and other contractual issues.
• Manage owner contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, procurement, and major equipment commitments.
• Oversee project schedules and develop recovery plans when necessary.
• Coordinate with owners, engineers, municipalities, agencies, subcontractors, suppliers, and other project stakeholders.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing clients while identifying opportunities for repeat business and future projects.
• Lead project meetings and communicate project status, risks, financial performance, and schedule to executive leadership.
• Mentor and develop Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other project staff.
• Maintain a strong culture of safety, accountability, quality, and operational excellence.

Candidates should have significant experience with several of the following:

• Microtunneling / MTBM
• Pipe Jacking
• Utility Tunnels
• Tunnel Boring Machines
• Trenchless Construction
• Jack & Bore
• Auger Boring
• Launch & Receiving Shafts
• Deep Shafts
• Deep Excavations
• Shoring Systems
• Large-Diameter Sewer
• Water Transmission Pipelines
• Wastewater Infrastructure
• Underground Utilities
• Groundwater / Dewatering
• Slurry Systems
• Ground Improvement

Strong knowledge of tunneling means and methods, production rates, equipment requirements, ground conditions, shaft construction, line and grade, and underground safety is highly desirable.

• Project Budget Management
• Cost-to-Complete Forecasting
• Revenue & Margin Forecasting
• Cash Flow
• Job Cost Management
• Labor & Equipment Productivity
• Change Order Management
• Claims Management
• Contract Administration
• Procurement
• Subcontractor Management
• Schedule Management
• Risk Management
• Project Profitability

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