Senior Underground Construction Project Manager

Tutor Perini Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontier-Kemper, a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking a Project Manager to join our site in the Carolinas, with a focus on underground/tunneling projects. The incumbent will oversee all facets of project execution, from safety and scheduling to budget and client communication.

The role requires leadership of multidisciplinary teams, strong knowledge of tunneling practices, and a track record of delivering large-scale heavy civil construction from preconstruction through completion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of underground construction experience.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in project finance, construction management, and project execution.
• Proven experience managing large-scale heavy civil, tunneling, or underground construction projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex construction projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of tunneling and underground construction means, methods, and industry best practices.
• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry standards, contract administration, project controls, and construction management principles.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all aspects of project execution, including construction operations, engineering, budgeting, scheduling, quality, and safety.
• Plan, organize, and lead project teams by staffing and developing key field and office personnel.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards consistent with corporate goals and requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with clients, owners, contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Monitor and control project performance through leadership of field supervision and project staff to ensure schedule, budget, and quality objectives are achieved.
• Identify and resolve major project issues, implementing corrective actions to mitigate risks and maintain project progress.
• Lead project meetings and represent the company in client, partner, labor strategy, and stakeholder meetings.
• Manage all financial aspects of the project, including contract administration, billing, forecasting, cost control, change orders, equipment utilization, and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with all contract requirements, project specifications, company policies, and regulatory standards.
• Provide leadership in strategic planning, resource allocation, risk management, and decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.
• Foster a collaborative team environment focused on safety, performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Team leadership

Client liaison

Contract administration

Safety compliance

Communication

Underground construction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Frontier-Kemper, a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking a Project Manager to join our site in the Carolinas, with a focus on underground/tunneling projects. The incumbent will oversee all facets of project execution, from safety and scheduling to budget and client communication.

The role requires leadership of multidisciplinary teams, strong knowledge of tunneling practices, and a track record of delivering large-scale heavy civil construction from preconstruction through completion.