Principal Project Manager Tunnels

Mott MacDonald; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 154,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term/Long-term disability

Paid holidays

PTO

Parental leave

Company paid life insurance

Job summary

Mott MacDonald, a global engineering and management firm, seeks an experienced Principal Project Manager, Tunnels to lead underground infrastructure programs in the Mid-Atlantic from Pittsburgh. You will drive pursuit, planning, design and delivery of large-scale water and wastewater conveyance projects, mentoring teams and liaising with clients and stakeholders.

The role requires a strategic leader with civil engineering expertise and a track record in complex tunnel projects, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain licensure in Pennsylvania.
• 15+ years of experience delivering major civil infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience managing large-scale water, wastewater, conveyance, or underground infrastructure programs.
• Strong background in civil engineering with experience on complex infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams and managing project financial performance.
• Experience working with municipal, utility, or public-sector clients.
• Experience delivering tunnel, shaft, pump station, conveyance, or other underground infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of geotechnical risk, constructability, underground construction methods, and stakeholder management.
• Experience supporting or leading major project pursuits and client presentations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship management skills.
• Experience with alternative delivery methods such as Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, CMAR, or similar procurement models is preferred.
• Experience with CSO, SSO, wastewater conveyance, or environmental compliance programs is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead major tunnel and underground infrastructure projects from pursuit through delivery.
• Serve as Project Manager or Project Director on large, multidisciplinary civil infrastructure programs.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and commercial performance.
• Provide leadership to civil, geotechnical, structural, hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, and construction teams.
• Act as the primary client interface and trusted advisor for key infrastructure programs.
• Oversee the planning, design, procurement, and construction support phases of major projects.
• Lead technical reviews, constructability assessments, risk workshops, and value engineering studies.
• Support strategic pursuits, proposal development, interview preparation, and capture planning for major infrastructure opportunities.
• Mentor and develop project managers, engineers, and technical specialists.
• Drive innovation, digital delivery, and best practices in underground infrastructure and tunnel delivery.
• Collaborate with regional and national leadership to grow the tunnels and underground infrastructure business.
• Foster a culture of safety, collaboration, quality, and technical excellence.

Skills

Project leadership

Client interface

Stakeholder management

Communication

Team mentorship

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

If you share that vision, even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we’d still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let’s explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

We are seeking an experienced Principal Project Manager, Tunnels to lead the delivery and growth of major underground infrastructure projects across the Mid-Atlantic region, with a particular focus on large-scale water and wastewater conveyance programs. Based in Pittsburgh, this individual will play a key leadership role in the pursuit, planning, design, and delivery of complex tunnel and underground infrastructure projects that improve community resilience, environmental performance, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a strategic leader who can combine exceptional project management capabilities with deep civil engineering expertise while serving as a trusted advisor to clients and senior stakeholders. Experience with major water, wastewater, conveyance, and tunnelling programs is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead major tunnel and underground infrastructure projects from pursuit through delivery.
• Serve as Project Manager or Project Director on large, multidisciplinary civil infrastructure programs.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and commercial performance.
• Provide leadership to civil, geotechnical, structural, hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, and construction teams.
• Act as the primary client interface and trusted advisor for key infrastructure programs.
• Oversee the planning, design, procurement, and construction support phases of major projects.
• Lead technical reviews, constructability assessments, risk workshops, and value engineering studies.
• Support strategic pursuits, proposal development, interview preparation, and capture planning for major infrastructure opportunities.
• Mentor and develop project managers, engineers, and technical specialists.
• Drive innovation, digital delivery, and best practices in underground infrastructure and tunnel delivery.
• Collaborate with regional and national leadership to grow the tunnels and underground infrastructure business.
• Foster a culture of safety, collaboration, quality, and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain licensure in Pennsylvania.
• 15+ years of experience delivering major civil infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience managing large-scale water, wastewater, conveyance, or underground infrastructure programs.
• Strong background in civil engineering with experience on complex infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams and managing project financial performance.
• Experience working with municipal, utility, or public-sector clients.
• Experience delivering tunnel, shaft, pump station, conveyance, or other underground infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of geotechnical risk, constructability, underground construction methods, and stakeholder management.
• Experience supporting or leading major project pursuits and client presentations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship management skills.
• Experience with alternative delivery methods such as Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, CMAR, or similar procurement models is preferred.
• Experience with CSO, SSO, wastewater conveyance, or environmental compliance programs is highly desirable.

Benefits & Reward

At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. We provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company paid life insurance.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

The expected salary for this position is $154,000 - $188,000.

Collaboration at Our Core

At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we’re together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in‑office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face‑to‑face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.

Equal opportunity is the law.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.