EPC Consultants, Inc. · 2 days ago
Construction Manager/Resident Engineer Tunnel & Underground
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expEPC Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Construction Manager / Resident Engineer for Tunneling & Underground projects. This role is responsible for overseeing construction, inspection, and contract administration of complex underground infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with safety, budget, and quality requirements.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Demonstrated experience with SEM/NATM methods
Demonstrated experience with cut-and-cover construction
Demonstrated experience with 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
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
Company
EPC Consultants, Inc.
EPC Consultants, Inc. is a DBE Certified program, project and construction management consulting firm based in San Francisco.
51-200 employees
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