Senior Tunnel Manager
AECOM•Dallas, TX
•Hybrid
About The Position
AECOM is hiring a Senior Tunnel Manager / Regional Tunnel Practice Leader to lead complex tunneling projects and contribute to the growth of 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 position provides opportunities for technical leadership, client engagement, and career advancement. The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams and project delivery, build client relationships and business opportunities, mentor staff, and contribute to industry leadership and technical innovation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) and at least 10 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 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 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 and identify new business opportunities.
- Contribute to proposal development and business development initiatives.
- Represent AECOM at industry conferences and technical forums.
- Mentor and develop talent, participate in recruiting, and contribute to a collaborative, learning-focused culture.
- 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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits.
- Paid time off and leaves of absence.
- Voluntary benefits and perks.
- Flexible work options.
- Well-being resources and employee assistance program.
- Business travel insurance.
- Service recognition awards.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Award-winning training and development programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
