Senior Hyperbaric & Adit Works Manager

Bouygues Construction SA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bouygues Construction SA is seeking a Hyperbaric and Adit Works Manager for the Potomac River Tunnel project in the Washington, DC area. You will lead hyperbaric interventions, tool strategy across two TBM drives, and adit works preparation through final lining, with a focus on safety and quality.

The role requires 10+ years in mechanized tunneling, proven hyperbaric supervision, and fluency in English. You will manage cross-functional teams, budgets, and interfaces with shaft and CSO teams on

Qualifications

• Civil/mining/mechanical engineering degree or trade equivalent.
• 10+ years experience in mechanized tunneling.
• Proven hyperbaric intervention and supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated ability to build and certify compressed air teams.
• Medically fit for compressed air work and able to obtain the required clearance.
• Fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Hyperbaric Interventions – Plan and oversee compressed air entry operations, safety, workforce management, medical coordination, readiness checks, face condition control, and records.
• Cutting Tools – Manage tool lifecycle including wear forecasting, condition monitoring, change scheduling, refurbishment, and KPI reporting.
• Adit Works – Lead excavation and construction from prep to final lining, design coordination, work plan approval, crew/plant management, and interface coordination.
• Slurry Treatment Plant – Oversee plant performance, manage separation equipment, maintain spares, ensure discharge standards.
• Safety, Quality & Compliance – Set HSE standards for compressed air, confined space, hot works, and logistics; risk assessments.
• Team & Cost Management – Lead multidisciplinary teams across shifts, manage scope budget, report progress and KPIs.

Skills

Hyperbaric supervision

Team leadership

Safety management

Cost management

Education

Civil/mining/mechanical engineering degree

10+ years tunneling experience

Job description

Bouygues Construction SA is seeking a Hyperbaric and Adit Works Manager for the Potomac River Tunnel project in the Washington, DC area. You will lead hyperbaric interventions, tool strategy across two TBM drives, and adit works preparation through final lining, with a focus on safety and quality.

The role requires 10+ years in mechanized tunneling, proven hyperbaric supervision, and fluency in English. You will manage cross-functional teams, budgets, and interfaces with shaft and CSO teams on