Senior Tunnel Manager

AECOM•Dallas, TX

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 help grow its tunneling practice. The role may be based in Dallas, Texas; Oakland or Sacramento, California; or Seattle, Washington, and offers a hybrid work model. The successful candidate will provide technical and project leadership, engage with clients and support business development, mentor staff, and contribute to the practice’s industry leadership. The work includes supporting cross-regional and international project teams on complex assignments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) and at least 10 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including at least 2 years of leadership.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check in accordance with company policy.
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.

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.
Plan and direct field investigations, engineering analyses, preparation and packaging of deliverables, and field construction phase services.
Build and maintain strategic client relationships and identify business opportunities.
Contribute to proposal development and business development initiatives.
Represent AECOM at industry conferences and technical forums.
Mentor and develop tunneling team members and participate in recruiting.
Author and present technical papers at industry conferences.
Stay current with tunneling technologies and methodologies.
Support cross-regional and international project teams on complex assignments.