Lead Tunnel Superintendent – Microtunneling & Trenchless

Job Juncture; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture in Portland, OR seeks a Tunnel Superintendent to lead field operations for microtunneling, trenchless, and underground utility projects. You will supervise crews, coordinate MTBM setup and maintenance, and ensure safety and production targets are met.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years tunneling experience, strong MTBM and pipe-jacking knowledge, and a proven track record leading diverse field teams on complex projects.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of tunneling or underground construction experience.
• Strong microtunneling experience highly preferred.
• Experience supervising tunneling crews and field leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily field operations for microtunneling, tunneling, and trenchless construction projects.
• Supervise Tunnel Technicians, operators, mechanics, laborers, and other field personnel.
• Coordinate and oversee MTBM setup, launch, operation, retrieval, maintenance, and demobilization.
• Supervise proper operation and maintenance of tunneling boring machines and associated systems.
• Oversee construction activities involving: Microtunneling, Pipe Jacking, Tunnel Boring, Launch & Receiving Shafts, Deep Excavations, Trenchless Pipeline Installation, Large-Diameter Underground Utilities.
• Coordinate shaft construction, tunneling operations, pipe installation, spoil removal, and supporting underground activities.

Skills

Leadership

Tunneling expertise

MTBM operations

Safety leadership

Tools

MTBM equipment

Pipe jacking equipment

Job description

Job Juncture in Portland, OR seeks a Tunnel Superintendent to lead field operations for microtunneling, trenchless, and underground utility projects. You will supervise crews, coordinate MTBM setup and maintenance, and ensure safety and production targets are met.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years tunneling experience, strong MTBM and pipe-jacking knowledge, and a proven track record leading diverse field teams on complex projects.