Senior Tunnel Manager

AECOM•Seattle, WA

2d•$190,000 - $248,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Senior Tunnel Manager / Regional Tunnel Practice Leader to lead complex tunneling projects and contribute to the growth of its tunneling practice. The position may be based in Dallas, Texas; Oakland or Sacramento, California; or Seattle, Washington, and offers a hybrid work model. The role includes technical and project leadership, client engagement, business development, team mentorship, and industry leadership. The successful candidate will work across AECOM business units and regional and international project teams to deliver tunneling and underground infrastructure projects.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership.
Professional Engineer license.
Advanced knowledge of tunnel construction methods and support system designs, including TBM, drill and blast, and sequential excavation.
Experience leading teams using industry-standard analysis and design methodologies and software tools.
Experience planning and directing field investigations, engineering analyses, deliverable preparation and packaging, and field construction-phase services.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in engineering or a related discipline.
15 or more years of experience in engineering large-scale tunneling and underground infrastructure projects.
Proven experience managing large, multidisciplinary teams and complex projects.
Strong client relationship and business development skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Geotechnical or Structural Engineering license.
Experience with design-build or alternative delivery methods.
Experience with international tunneling standards and practices.
Active engagement in professional organizations.
Published technical papers in tunneling or related fields.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage multidisciplinary teams on large, complex tunneling projects from concept through completion.
Oversee project delivery to meet quality, safety, budget, and schedule objectives.
Collaborate with other AECOM business units to deliver integrated solutions.
Drive innovation and best practices across the tunneling portfolio.
Lead teams using industry-standard analysis and design methodologies and software tools.
Plan and direct field investigations, engineering analyses, deliverable preparation and packaging, and field construction-phase services.
Build and maintain strategic client relationships that support practice growth.
Identify business opportunities and contribute to proposal development and business development initiatives.
Represent AECOM at industry conferences and technical forums.
Mentor and develop talent and participate in recruiting efforts.
Author and present technical papers at industry conferences.
Stay current with tunneling technology and methodologies.
Support cross-regional and international project teams on complex assignments.