Senior Project Director: Tunnels & Underground Infra

talisman; California (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Talisman is seeking a senior Project Director to lead tunnelling and underground infrastructure projects across California, based in Los Angeles or the Bay Area. The role is client-facing with true ownership of major commissions from planning to commissioning.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams in geotechnical, structural, mechanical and construction engineering while managing scope, budget and risk and fostering relationships with transit agencies and utilities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in tunnelling and underground construction.
• PE licence with California registration or ability to obtain it.
• Directing large, complex projects worth $100M+.
• Strong client leadership and communication.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Director on major tunnelling commissions; design, PMCM, owner's engineer and design-build support roles.
• Hold overall accountability for scope, programme, budget, risk, quality and client satisfaction across a portfolio of projects.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams spanning geotechnical, structural, mechanical, systems and construction engineering.
• Own senior client relationships with transit agencies, water and wastewater utilities, and Tier 1 contractors.
• Drive business development: capture planning, proposals, pricing strategy and interviews for pursuits.
• Provide technical leadership on ground risk, excavation and support methods and instrumentation.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Business development

Technical leadership

Client management

Communication skills

Education

Civil/Geotechnical/Mining/Structural Eng

Job description

Talisman is seeking a senior Project Director to lead tunnelling and underground infrastructure projects across California, based in Los Angeles or the Bay Area. The role is client-facing with true ownership of major commissions from planning to commissioning.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams in geotechnical, structural, mechanical and construction engineering while managing scope, budget and risk and fostering relationships with transit agencies and utilities.