Tunneling Superintendent

MWH; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health & welfare benefits

Paid Sick and Safe Leave

401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%)

Flexible Time Off Program

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Tunneling Superintendent to oversee a large-diameter water pipeline project. This role requires over 10 years of tunneling or underground construction experience. Responsibilities include field oversight of tunneling work, monitoring compliance with safety regulations, and documenting activities. The anticipated salary range is $120,000 - $160,000 yearly, and the position offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily field oversight of tunneling work including excavation, ground support, and TBM operations.
• Monitor contractor compliance with safety plans and OSHA requirements.
• Track daily progress, TBM performance, and schedule impacts.
• Document activities through daily reports and issue tracking.
• Participate in coordination meetings and communicate field issues.

Skills

Tunneling or underground construction experience

Understanding of tunnel safety

Communication and documentation skills

Job description

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.
• 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.

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.