Senior Tunnel Manager

AECOM•Dallas, TX

2d•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 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 manager leads multidisciplinary teams through the full project lifecycle, oversees delivery against quality, safety, budget, and schedule objectives, and collaborates across AECOM business units. The role also involves technical oversight of tunneling methods and designs, client and business development, mentoring and recruiting, and representing AECOM through technical papers and industry conferences. The position may support cross-regional and international project teams. AECOM does not offer relocation or U.S. work sponsorship or sponsorship transfer for this opportunity. Newly hired employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office. Benefits may vary according to employment status and may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits; paid time off; leaves of absence; voluntary benefits and perks; flexible work options; well-being resources; an employee assistance program; business travel insurance; service recognition awards; a retirement savings plan; and an employee stock purchase plan.

Requirements

BA/BS and at least 10 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
At least 2 years of leadership experience.
Professional Engineer license.

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 ensure quality, safety, budget, and schedule objectives are met.
Collaborate with other AECOM business units to deliver integrated solutions.
Drive innovation and best practices across the tunneling portfolio.
Apply advanced knowledge of tunnel construction methods and support system designs, including TBM, drill and blast, and sequential excavation.
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 proposals and business development initiatives.
Represent AECOM at industry conferences and technical forums.
Mentor and develop tunneling team members.
Participate in recruiting efforts.
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.