Senior Tunneling Project Manager

STV, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 204,645 - 233,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education Program

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Tunneling Project Manager in New York City to lead complex underground infrastructure projects. This role involves overseeing scope, schedule, and budget while ensuring technical compliance. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 15+ years of tunneling experience. Additional skills in TBM operations and communication are essential. The position offers competitive compensation and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in tunneling and underground construction.
• Demonstrated experience on major infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to interface with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee scope, schedule, budget, and technical delivery of tunnel projects.
• Lead tunnel construction management and QA/QC services.
• Support design review efforts and compliance with environmental permits.

Skills

TBM operations (EPB and/or Slurry Pressure Balance)

Segmental tunnel lining systems

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Geotechnical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

STV is seeking a Senior Tunneling Project Manager to join our Centers of Excellence team in New York City. This role will support and lead complex underground infrastructure projects across the NYC metro region and nationally, including large-scale transit, rail, and water tunneling programs.

The Senior Tunneling Project Manager will work closely with senior technical leadership and project managers to deliver high-profile tunnel projects through design, construction, and QA/QC phases.

This position offers the opportunity to work on large, technically complex tunneling programs and collaborate with experienced tunneling professionals across STV's national practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a Senior Project Manager for tunnel and underground structure projects, overseeing scope, schedule, budget, and technical delivery
• Lead or support tunnel construction management and QA/QC services, including monitoring of TBM operations, slurry treatment plants, segmental lining installation, and tunnel internal structures
• Provide technical oversight for TBM tunneling methods (EPB, Slurry Pressure Balance, Microtunneling), shaft construction, and mined tunnel operations
• Review and contribute to tunnel work plans, quality plans, safety plans, and method statements
• Coordinate with owners, contractors, designers, and internal discipline leads to resolve technical and constructability challenges
• Support design review efforts, including tunnel lining systems, geotechnical baseline reports (GBRs), tunnel calculations, and risk assessments
• Oversee compliance with environmental permits and regulatory requirements (e.g., SWPPP, water quality permits)
• Mentor junior engineers and project staff; contribute to team development and technical knowledge sharing
• Assist with proposal development, technical writing, and pursuit strategies for tunneling and underground projects
• Support project controls, budgeting, forecasting, and schedule coordination in collaboration with project controls teams

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Geotechnical Engineering (Master's degree preferred)
• 15+ years of experience in tunneling and underground construction, including large-diameter TBM projects
• Demonstrated experience working on major infrastructure projects (transit, rail, water, or highway tunnels)
• Strong technical knowledge of: TBM operations (EPB and/or Slurry Pressure Balance), Segmental tunnel lining systems, Slurry treatment plants and ground conditioning, Tunnel QA/QC and construction monitoring
• Experience managing or supporting construction-phase tunnel projects
• Proven ability to interface with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to support occasional field assignments and site-based work as needed

Desirable Experience

• Prior experience on NYC-area tunneling projects (e.g., transit, rail, or water infrastructure)
• Experience supporting both design review and construction QA roles
• Background in proposal leadership, pursuit strategy, or technical writing
• Experience working with international contractors, joint ventures, or TBM manufacturers

Compensation Range

$204,645.30 - $233,880.34

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good‑faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV's work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don't always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.