Tunneling Superintendent

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

Benefits offered by this job

Group health & welfare benefits including medical, dental, and vision

100% Company Paid Benefits for Life Insurance and Disability

Flexible Time Off Program

Paid Sick and Safe Leave

10 Paid Holidays

401(k) Plan with company matching

Job summary

A leading water treatment contractor in Portland seeks a Tunneling Superintendent for a $300 million pipeline project. The role involves providing field oversight, ensuring safety compliance, tracking progress, and documenting activities. Candidates should have 10+ years of experience in tunneling or underground construction, excellent communication skills, and the ability to read technical documents. The position offers a salary range of $120,000 to $160,000 per year, alongside comprehensive benefits, including health coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of tunneling or underground construction experience.
• Strong understanding of tunnel safety, ground behavior, instrumentation.
• Ability to read plans, specs, shop drawings, and geotechnical reports.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work under the weather.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily field oversight of tunneling work.
• Monitor contractor compliance with safety plans and OSHA requirements.
• Track daily progress and TBM performance.
• Verify work follows contract documents and approved submittals.
• Document activities through daily reports and logs.
• Participate in coordination meetings and communicate field issues.

Skills

Tunneling or underground construction experience

Understanding of tunnel safety and QA/QC practices

Ability to read plans and geotechnical reports

Excellent communication and documentation skills

Ability to work under the weather

Job description

MWH is a leading water and wastewater treatment-focused general contractor in the US with a rich history dating back to the 19th century. Fueled by the mission of Building a Better World, our teams are rapidly growing across the nation. As a company committed to our team's well-being and growth, we offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to contribute to a mission that shapes the future. Your expertise and ambition are valued here. The work we do matters. The critical systems infrastructure we build changes lives, betters communities, and improves ecosystems. If you're passionate about this, we want to hear from you!

About The Role

MWH Constructors are seeking a Tunneling Superintendent to support a $300m large-diameter water pipeline project for our water and wastewater infrastructure project located in Gresham, OR. This position provides an excellent opportunity to grow technical and leadership skills by working closely with senior engineers, construction managers, and subcontractors on large-scale municipal construction projects.

Key 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.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of tunneling or underground construction experience (TBM or conventional).
• 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.
• Ability to work under the weather.

Certifications Preferred

• OSHA 30, Confined Space/Competent Person, First Aid/CPR.

Compensation

• Anticipated salary range is $120,000 - $160,000 per year, based on experience

Benefits

• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
• 100% Company Paid Benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time)
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).
• Employee Referral Program

MWH Constructors is a leading project delivery company with a focus on water and wastewater treatment infrastructure. With the ultimate goal of delivering maximum value to clients and their local communities, MWH Constructors provides single-source, integrated design and construction services and a full range of project delivery methods. Incorporating industry-leading preconstruction services and safety practices, the Company’s multi-disciplined team of engineering and construction professionals delivers a wide range of projects, including new facilities, infrastructure improvement and expansion, and capital construction services.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Please note that all positions require pre-employment screening, including drug and background check, as a condition of employment