Head of Tunnel Construction Operations

Future Ventures

Tennessee

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

The Boring Company in Nashville, TN is seeking a VP of Operations to lead end-to-end construction operations for tunneling projects, ensuring safety, efficiency, and alignment with company goals. This executive role demands hands-on leadership, strategic planning, and relentless focus on throughput in a demanding underground environment.

You will oversee supply chain, welding, fabrication, and multi-disciplinary teams on site, coordinate with officials and contractors to stay compliant, and

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction, Engineering or relevant field.
  • 10+ years of relevant experience.
  • Experience overseeing operations at a physical site.
  • Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to change.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Motivated to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end construction operations across tunneling projects.
  • Oversee supply chain, trucking/assets, and logistics for material flow.
  • Direct welding, fabrication, and specialty trades for tunnel segments.
  • Build and manage multi-disciplinary construction teams on site.
  • Identify and mitigate on-site technical and operational issues.
  • Coordinate with officials and contractors to stay compliant with codes.
  • Identify weak points across systems and implement corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with architectural and engineering teams on site designs as it scales.
  • Plan for evolving site with operational and technological updates.
  • Decide optimal internal vs outsourced approaches for work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction, Engineering or relevant field

Job description

The Boring Company in Nashville, TN is seeking a VP of Operations to lead end-to-end construction operations for tunneling projects, ensuring safety, efficiency, and alignment with company goals. This executive role demands hands-on leadership, strategic planning, and relentless focus on throughput in a demanding underground environment.

You will oversee supply chain, welding, fabrication, and multi-disciplinary teams on site, coordinate with officials and contractors to stay compliant, and

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