Senior Technical Manager - Tunnel Engineering

Schnabel Branding Colors; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee life & ADD insurance (100%公司-

Short-term disability (100% company-pa

Long-term disability

Supplemental life insurance

401(k) and profit-sharing plan

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Bonus program

Paid time off

9 Paid Holidays

Wellness program

Professional development and tuitionre

Job summary

Schnabel Engineering is seeking a Senior Technical Manager in Tunnel Engineering to lead program management, engineering reviews, and construction oversight on a major tunneling program in eastern Massachusetts. The role requires on-site work from a project office in the Boston metropolitan area.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the project owner, Schnabel staff, consultants, and contractors, applying rigorous problem-solving to deliver the project, and managing risk, procurement, and

Qualifications

• 20+ years of tunnel engineering and construction management experience.
• Experience on large rock tunneling projects and shaft excavation.
• Strong knowledge of rock tunneling principles, change management, cost control, QA, safety, and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of the program management team, supporting the project owner through program management, engineering evaluations, and construction oversight.
• Collaborate with project owner, Schnabel staff, program consultants, and contractors.
• Apply problem-solving skills to resolve technical challenges and ensure client satisfaction.
• Assist in developing and executing strategies for a ~$2B deep hard rock tunneling program, including risk management, procurement, contract practices, and oversight of CM consultant teams.

Skills

Tunnel engineering

Construction management

Rock tunneling

Cost control

Quality assurance

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Professional Engineer (PE)

Certified Construction Manager (CCM)

Job description

Schnabel is an employee-owned, professional engineering and consulting firm that focuses on solving problems related to the earth and environment through specialization in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering. Schnabel’s high standards for quality, business ethics, and concern for the communities in which we live are a vital part of who we are. Schnabel is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm with 700+ employees in 31 offices throughout the United States.

Recognized by CE News as one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for, Schnabel provides employees with a competitive benefits package including maternity leave, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, health, dental, life and disability insurance and a wellness program. As an employee-owned company, through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Schnabel employees directly benefit from the success of our growing firm.

Benefit options include:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid)
• Short-term disability (100% company-paid)
• Long-term disability
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• Bonus program
• Paid time off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Wellness program
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement

Job Description:

Schnabel Engineering’s is currently seeking a Senior Technical Manager in Tunnel Engineering. This is a key role providing program management, engineering reviews, and construction management services on a major tunneling program in eastern Massachusetts. This role will require on-site work from a project office in the Boston metropolitan area.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as a key member of the program management team, supporting the project owner through program management, engineering evaluations, and construction oversight.
• Collaborate effectively with the project owner, Schnabel Engineering staff, program consultants, and construction contractors.
• Apply strong problem-solving skills to resolve technical challenges, ensuring successful project delivery and client satisfaction.
• Assist the project owner in developing and executing strategies for a ~$2B deep hard rock tunneling program, including risk management, procurement, contract practices, design reviews, and oversight of construction management consultant teams.

Required Skills/Experience:

• 20+ years of relevant experience in tunnel engineering and construction management (with a preference for construction management experience)
• Construction management experience on projects of similar magnitude involving rock tunnel and shaft excavation using a variety of methods and installation of initial support and final liner.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles related to rock tunneling and extensive experience with construction management best practices—including change management, cost control, document control, quality assurance, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within program management, design, construction management, and contractor teams.
• Ability to lift construction materials and equipment up to 50lbs
• Ability to navigate heavy civil construction job sites with rugged terrain and stand for potential extended periods of time outside and in inclement weather if necessary
• Ability to climb ladders that may extend to lengths of 25 feet
• Work in accordance with OSHA safety standards to maintain regulatory compliance

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or related discipline preferred
• Professional Engineer, Certified Construction Manager

Other Requirements:

• Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record and credit check
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening

The compensation range for this position is between $170,000 to $250,000. Compensation for this position may vary based on geographic location and other factors. We remain committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation to all employees, regardless of their location.