Senior Technical Manager - Tunnel Engineering

Schnabel

Job Description

Schnabel Engineering’s is currently seeking a Senior Technical Manager in Tunnel Engineering. This is a key role providing program management, engineering reviews, and construction management services on a major tunneling program in eastern Massachusetts.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of the program management team, supporting the project owner through program management, engineering evaluations, and construction oversight.
• Collaborate effectively with the project owner, Schnabel Engineering staff, program consultants, and construction contractors.
• Apply strong problem-solving skills to resolve technical challenges, ensuring successful project delivery and client satisfaction.
• Aid the project owner in developing and executing strategies for a ~$2B deep hard rock tunneling program, including risk management, procurement, contract practices, design reviews, and oversight of construction management consultant teams.

Required Skills/Experience

• 20+ years of relevant experience in tunnel engineering and construction management (with a preference for construction management experience).
• Construction management experience on projects of similar magnitude involving rock tunnel and shaft excavation using a variety of methods and installation of initial support and final liner.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles related to rock tunneling and extensive experience with construction management best practices—including change management, cost control, document control, quality assurance, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within program management, design, construction management, and contractor teams.
• Ability to lift construction materials and equipment up to 50lbs.
• Ability to navigate heavy civil construction job sites with rugged terrain and stand for potential extended periods of time outside and in inclement weather if necessary.
• Ability to climb ladders that may extend to lengths of 25 feet.
• Work in accordance with OSHA safety standards to maintain regulatory compliance.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or related discipline preferred.
• Professional Engineer, Certified Construction Manager.

Other Requirements

• Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record and credit check.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.

Pay

The compensation range for this position is between $170,000 to $250,000. Compensation for this position may vary based on geographic location and other factors. We remain committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation to all employees, regardless of their location.