Construction Manager​/Resident Engineer Tunnel & Underground

The Construction Manager / Resident Engineer (CM/RE) – Tunneling & Underground is responsible for overseeing the construction, inspection, and contract administration of complex underground and tunneling infrastructure projects. This role serves as the Owner’s on-site representative, ensuring work is performed safely, in compliance with contract documents, and in accordance with schedule, budget, and quality requirements.

The ideal candidate brings extensive hands‑on experience in bored tunnels, TBM operations, SEM/NATM, cut‑and‑cover, shafts, and underground structures
, with a strong background managing contractors, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and interfacing with public agencies and stakeholders.

• Act as the Owner’s on‑site Construction Manager / Resident Engineer for tunneling and underground works
• Oversee contractor means and methods for tunnel excavation, support of excavation, lining, shafts, and underground structures
• Monitor daily construction activities to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, permits, and safety requirements
• Coordinate field staff, inspectors, and specialty consultants

• Review and respond to RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and construction work plans
• Evaluate change orders, time impacts, and cost proposals
• Track contractor progress, productivity, and compliance with contract milestones
• Prepare daily field reports, weekly progress updates, and monthly construction reports

• Monitor project schedules and identify risks to critical path activities
• Coordinate recovery plans for delays and unforeseen conditions
• Review contractor pay applications, quantities, and earned value
• Support budget tracking and forecasting in coordination with Owner and CM leadership

• Ensure work complies with QA/QC plans, specifications, and industry standards
• Coordinate inspections, testing, and acceptance of tunnel works
• Address non‑conforming work and verify corrective actions

• Enforce compliance with OSHA, project safety plans, and tunneling‑specific safety requirements
• Participate in safety audits, incident investigations, and risk mitigation planning
• Ensure proper implementation of confined space, ventilation, and emergency response procedures

• Serve as primary point of contact between the Owner, contractors, designers, utilities, and regulatory agencies
• Participate in progress meetings, coordination meetings, and public agency briefings
• Support interface management with adjacent contracts and active facilities

• Minimum 10 years of direct experience in tunneling and underground construction
• Proven experience serving as Construction Manager, Resident Engineer, or Senior Field Engineer on major tunnel projects
• Demonstrated experience with:
• TBM tunneling
• SEM/NATM methods
• Cut‑and‑cover construction
• Shafts, adits, and underground structures
• Strong knowledge of heavy civil construction contracts, specifications, and drawings
• Ability to interpret geotechnical reports, construction schedules, and cost data

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (NY and/or NJ preferred)
• CCM (Certified Construction Manager) or PMP preferred
• OSHA 30
• Confined Space Entry / Underground Construction Safety training

• Deep understanding of tunneling construction means and methods
• Strong field leadership and decision‑making ability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to manage contractors and resolve field issues
• Experience working on large, public‑sector infrastructure programs

• Field‑based role requiring regular presence in tunnels, shafts, and active construction zones
• Ability to work night shifts, weekends, and extended hours as required
• Must be able to navigate confined spaces and wear required PPE

This role is critical to the successful delivery of high‑profile tunneling and underground infrastructure projects in the NJ/NY region. The CM/RE ensures safe execution, contract compliance, and quality delivery of some of the most technically challenging construction work in the industry.