Construction Manager / Resident Engineer Tunneling & Underground
1 day ago
New York
Job Description Position Overview 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. Key Responsibilities Construction Oversight & Field Management • 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, • 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, • 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, • Ensure work complies with QA/QC plans, specifications, and industry standards, • Coordinate inspections, testing, and acceptance of tunnel works, • Enforce compliance with OSHA, project safety plans, and tunneling-specific safety requirements, • Participate in safety audits, incident investigations, and risk mitigation planning, • 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 Required Qualifications • 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 Preferred Qualifications & Certifications • 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 Key Skills & Competencies • 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 Work Environment • 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 Why This Role 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. Company DescriptionEPC developed a reputation for providing exceptional client services on major infrastructure projects throughout the United States with our dedication to achieving our clients interests with quality and cost-efficiency.EPC developed a reputation for providing exceptional client services on major infrastructure projects throughout the United States with our dedication to achieving our clients interests with quality and cost-efficiency.