Tunnel Project Manager / Tunnel Engineer (French-Speaking)

Maynard Civil Engineering Recruitment Ltd.; Quebec; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Maynard Civil Engineering Recruitment Ltd. seeks an experienced Tunnel Project Manager / Tunnel Engineer to join a major metro infrastructure program. The candidate will be French-speaking and possess proven tunnel design expertise and professional registration.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team on a complex underground transportation system. Responsibilities include leading tunnel design and construction activities, coordinating with contractors and clients, and ensuring safety,

Qualifications

• Fluent French language skills (written and spoken) essential.
• Professional registration (e.g., Chartered Engineer or equivalent).
• Experience as Project Manager or Senior Engineer on complex tunnel works.
• Strong knowledge of geotechnics, TBM, NATM, and ground support systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead tunnel engineering activities across design, planning and construction phases.
• Oversee design development for tunnels, underground stations and related structures.
• Conduct detailed design reviews and provide engineering guidance.

Skills

French fluency

Project management

Technical leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Tunnel Project Manager / Tunnel Engineer to join a major metro infrastructure project. The ideal candidate will be French-speaking, technically strong, and possess proven experience in tunnel design as well as formal professional registration. This role offers the opportunity to work on a complex, high-profile underground transportation system within a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage tunnel engineering activities across design, planning, and construction phases of a major metro project.
• Oversee design development for tunnels, underground stations, and related structures, ensuring compliance with project specifications and regional standards.
• Conduct detailed technical reviews, evaluate design submissions, and provide expert engineering guidance.
• Coordinate with contractors, designers, and client representatives to resolve technical challenges and optimise design solutions.
• Manage project schedules, risks, and deliverables, ensuring quality and safety objectives are met.
• Prepare technical reports, review calculations, and participate in design and progress meetings.
• Provide on-site technical support when required and contribute to construction oversight.
• Communicate effectively in French with project stakeholders, authorities, and multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements

• Professional registration (e.g., Chartered Engineer or equivalent recognised certification).
• Proven background in tunnel design within metro, rail, or major underground infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of geotechnics, tunnel excavation methods (e.g., TBM, NATM), ground support systems, and underground construction techniques.
• Fluent French language skills (written and spoken) essential.
• Experience working as a Project Manager or Senior Engineer on complex tunnel works.
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary engineering interfaces and resolve design issues efficiently.
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field; postgraduate qualifications an advantage.
• Strong communication, organisational, and stakeholder-management abilities.