Tunnel Manager

Salary/Rate:Negotiable
Job Type:Perm
Town/City:Vancouver
Country:Canada
Sector:Tunneling & Underground Structures
Job ref:TMC001
Post Date:21. 08. 2025
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About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Tunnel Manager to join a major tunnelling project in Vancouver. This is a senior-level role, suited for a proven leader in underground construction with extensive experience in tunnel boring machine (TBM) operations.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all aspects of tunnel construction, ensuring safety, schedule, and quality targets are met

  • Manage site teams, subcontractors, and daily tunnel operations

  • Coordinate closely with project engineers, designers, and stakeholders

  • Ensure compliance with project specifications and regulatory requirements

  • Monitor TBM performance and adjust operations as required


Candidate Requirements:

  • Minimum 12 years' experience in tunnelling or underground construction projects

  • Proven leadership experience in a Tunnel Manager or similar senior role

  • Extensive TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine) experience is essential

  • Strong knowledge of tunnelling methods, ground conditions, and safety protocols

  • Excellent communication, team management, and problem-solving skills


What’s on Offer:

  • Join a high-profile infrastructure project in Vancouver

  • Competitive salary and benefits package

  • Opportunity to work with a leading engineering and construction team

  • Long-term career potential on major North American tunnelling projects