Senior Tunneling Construction Manager - Underground

TRACTEBEL ENGINEERING S.A DUBAI BRANCH; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

TRACTEBEL ENGINEERING S.A DUBAI BRANCH is seeking a senior Construction Manager with extensive experience in major sewerage tunnel wastewater and underground infrastructure projects in Dubai. The role demands leading large tunnelling programs, coordinating TBM/NATM methods, and managing civil works, MEP, and interfaces with clients and consultants.

The ideal candidate has a PE or equivalent certification and a minimum 15 years in heavy civil construction, including at least 5 years on large

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in construction management of major sewerage tunnel wastewater and underground infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience as Construction Manager or equivalent on large-scale tunnelling projects preferably involving TBM shafts and underground structures.
• Manage day-to-day construction activities ensuring compliance with approved drawings, specifications, programme, quality and HSE requirements.
• Coordinate tunnelling shaft construction civil works MEP and associated wastewater infrastructure activities.
• Manage Contractors and subcontractors monitor progress resolve site issues and coordinate interfaces with the Client and Consultant.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in heavy civil construction, with at least 5 years specifically managing large-scale tunnel projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in tunneling methods (e.g., TBM, NATM) and underground construction techniques.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day construction activities ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications, and HSE.
• Coordinate tunnelling shaft construction civil works MEP and wastewater infrastructure activities.
• Manage Contractors and subcontractors and coordinate interfaces with Client and Consultant.
• Ensure progress monitoring, issue resolution, and site safety and quality adherence.

Skills

Construction management

Tunnel projects

HSE compliance

Contractor management

Interface coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Master's degree preferred

Tools

TBM

NATM

Job description

TRACTEBEL ENGINEERING S.A DUBAI BRANCH is seeking a senior Construction Manager with extensive experience in major sewerage tunnel wastewater and underground infrastructure projects in Dubai. The role demands leading large tunnelling programs, coordinating TBM/NATM methods, and managing civil works, MEP, and interfaces with clients and consultants.

The ideal candidate has a PE or equivalent certification and a minimum 15 years in heavy civil construction, including at least 5 years on large