TBM Superintendent

Metric Geo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Metric Geo in New York is seeking an experienced TBM Superintendent to oversee tunnelling operations on a major infrastructure project. You will lead field crews, coordinate with project management, and ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence on site.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on TBM supervision expertise on large tunnelling ventures, proven leadership of field teams and subcontractors, and a strong focus on safety and production efficiency for long-term project success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a TBM Superintendent or related senior tunnelling role.
• Strong hands-on TBM tunnelling supervision on major projects.
• Experience managing large field teams and subcontractors.
• Deep knowledge of underground construction methods, safety, production and sequencing.
• Ability to coordinate with project management and engineering teams.
• Willingness to work on a major project in New York.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise TBM tunnelling operations and underground construction.
• Manage field crews, subcontractors, equipment, and daily production.
• Coordinate TBM operations with project management, engineering, safety, and site teams.
• Monitor production, schedule, quality, and overall project performance.
• Ensure safety procedures and project specifications are followed.
• Identify and resolve field issues to maintain production and minimize delays.
• Review drawings, specifications, method statements, and work plans.
• Maintain accurate daily reports and communicate progress to leadership.
• Support planning and sequencing of tunnelling activities.
• Promote a strong safety culture across underground operations.

Skills

TBM tunnelling expertise

Team leadership

Safety excellence

Field production management

Stakeholder coordination

NY project experience

Job description

Location: New York

Project Value: $1B+ Major Infrastructure Project

Employment Type: Full-Time

I'm currently working with a leading heavy civil contractor on a $1B+ major infrastructure project in New York and am looking to speak with experienced TBM Superintendents to lead underground tunnelling operations.

The Role

You'll be responsible for overseeing TBM tunnelling operations from the field, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards. This is a major opportunity to join a high-profile project with significant long-term career potential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise TBM tunnelling operations and underground construction activities.
• Manage field crews, subcontractors, equipment, and daily production.
• Coordinate TBM operations with project management, engineering, safety, and other site teams.
• Monitor production, schedule, quality, and overall project performance.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with safety procedures and project specifications.
• Identify and resolve field issues to maintain production and minimize delays.
• Review drawings, specifications, method statements, and work plans.
• Maintain accurate daily reports and communicate progress to project leadership.
• Support planning and sequencing of tunnelling activities.
• Promote a strong safety culture across all underground operations.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a TBM Superintendent, Tunnel Superintendent, or Senior Tunnelling Superintendent.
• Strong hands-on experience overseeing TBM operations on major tunnelling projects.
• Experience managing large field teams and subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of underground construction methods, safety, production, and sequencing.
• Ability to work effectively with project management and engineering teams.
• Experience on large-scale infrastructure projects preferred.
• Willingness to work in New York and support the demands of a major project.

Why Consider It?

• $1B+ major infrastructure project
• Long-term project pipeline and career progression
• Opportunity to work on a high-profile tunnelling project
• Strong backing from an established heavy civil contractor
• Competitive compensation package