Senior Tunnel Construction Superintendent - On Site

Protecnium; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 paid vacation days + 5 sick days (s

Round-trip travel if necessary

Hotel accommodation for project

Vehicle provided

Company laptop

Company phone

Medical insurance: company pays 50%

Job summary

Protecnium is seeking a General Superintendent for a major tunnel and transportation infrastructure project in Virginia, USA. This on-site role requires a Civil Engineering degree and at least 10 years of heavy civil construction experience, including tunnel exposure.

You will lead field operations, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage safety and quality, and ensure schedules are met. The position offers a 6–9 month duration with relocation and travel support as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in heavy civil construction.
• Proven experience as a General Superintendent or equivalent leadership role.
• Strong background in tunnel, underground, roadway, transportation, or major infrastructure projects.
• Extensive knowledge of structural concrete, rebar, formwork, roadway construction, and field logistics.
• Experience managing large multidisciplinary construction teams and subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, productivity, and schedule management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• English level: C1 (Advanced).
• Local candidates are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all field operations within the tunnel environment.
• Coordinate roadway, structural, and heavy civil construction activities.
• Supervise discipline superintendents, foremen, crews, and subcontractors.
• Plan work sequencing, access control, logistics, and daily construction activities.
• Ensure compliance with project schedules and production targets.
• Enforce safety procedures and best practices for underground construction.
• Coordinate with Project Management, Field Engineering, Survey, QA/QC, and HSE teams.
• Monitor construction quality and support inspection activities.
• Resolve constructability issues, field conflicts, and technical challenges.
• Prepare and review daily progress reports and production updates.
• Optimize manpower, equipment, and subcontractor performance.Promote a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence across the project.
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday – 12-hour night shifts, with alternating Saturdays.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

English (C1)

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Protecnium is seeking a General Superintendent for a major tunnel and transportation infrastructure project in Virginia, USA. This on-site role requires a Civil Engineering degree and at least 10 years of heavy civil construction experience, including tunnel exposure.

You will lead field operations, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage safety and quality, and ensure schedules are met. The position offers a 6–9 month duration with relocation and travel support as needed.