Field Tunneling Superintendent — TBM & Ground Support Lead

MWH Constructors; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & welfare benefits

Company paid life insurance & AD&D

STD & LTD

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Flexible time off

Job summary

MWH Constructors is seeking a Tunneling Superintendent for a large-diameter water pipeline project in the Portland area (Gresham, OR). You will lead field tunneling activities, coordinating with engineers, construction managers, and subcontractors to deliver on schedule and safety.

The role requires 10+ years of tunneling or underground construction, strong safety and QA/QC experience, and the ability to read plans and geotechnical reports. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of tunneling or underground construction experience.
• Strong understanding of tunnel safety, ground behavior, instrumentation, and QA/QC practices.
• Ability to read plans, specs, shop drawings, and geotechnical reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily field oversight of tunneling work (excavation, ground support, waterproofing, lining, TBM operations).
• Monitor contractor compliance with safety plans, confined space procedures, ventilation, and OSHA requirements.
• Track daily progress, TBM performance, production rates, and schedule impacts.
• Verify work follows contract documents, specifications, drawings, and approved submittals.
• Observe QA/QC activities, testing, and installation of ground support and tunnel systems.
• Document activities through daily reports, photos, logs, and issue tracking.
• Participate in coordination meetings and communicate field issues to the CM team.
• Support review of quantities, pay applications, changes, and contract compliance.

Skills

Tunneling

TBM operations

Ground behavior

QA/QC

Plan reading

Geotech reports

Safety leadership

Documentation

Communication

Job description

MWH Constructors is seeking a Tunneling Superintendent for a large-diameter water pipeline project in the Portland area (Gresham, OR). You will lead field tunneling activities, coordinating with engineers, construction managers, and subcontractors to deliver on schedule and safety.

The role requires 10+ years of tunneling or underground construction, strong safety and QA/QC experience, and the ability to read plans and geotechnical reports. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.