Senior Tunneling Superintendent Large-Diameter Water Pipeline

MWH; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) Matching

Paid time off

Job summary

MWH Constructors in Oregon is seeking a Tunneling Superintendent to lead daily tunneling activities on a $300m water pipeline project in Gresham, OR. You will collaborate with senior engineers, construction managers, and subcontractors to ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of tunneling experience, reads plans and geotechnical reports, and demonstrates strong QA/QC and documentation. OSHA 30 and confined space credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years tunneling/underground construction experience.
• Strong understanding of tunnel safety, ground behavior, instrumentation, and QA/QC practices.
• Ability to read plans, specs, shop drawings, and geotechnical reports.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily field oversight of tunneling work (excavation, ground support, waterproofing, lining, TBM operations).
• Monitor contractor compliance with safety plans, confined space procedures, ventilation, and OSHA requirements.
• Track daily progress, TBM performance, production rates, and schedule impacts.
• Verify work follows contract documents, specifications, drawings, and approved submittals.
• Observe QA/QC activities, testing, and installation of ground support and tunnel systems.
• Document activities through daily reports, photos, logs, and issue tracking.
• Participate in coordination meetings and communicate field issues to the CM team.
• Support review of quantities, pay applications, changes, and contract compliance.

Skills

TBM tunneling

Safety management

Plan reading

QA/QC

Documentation

Leadership

Job description

MWH Constructors in Oregon is seeking a Tunneling Superintendent to lead daily tunneling activities on a $300m water pipeline project in Gresham, OR. You will collaborate with senior engineers, construction managers, and subcontractors to ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of tunneling experience, reads plans and geotechnical reports, and demonstrates strong QA/QC and documentation. OSHA 30 and confined space credentials are preferred.