Schnabel Engineering · 2 days ago
Senior Technical Manager - Tunnel Engineering
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $250K/yr
15+ years expSchnabel Engineering is an employee-owned professional engineering and consulting firm specializing in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering. They are currently seeking a Senior Technical Manager in Tunnel Engineering to provide program management, engineering reviews, and construction management services on a major tunneling program in eastern Massachusetts.
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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
Assist 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
Qualification
Required
15+ 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
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
Preferred
Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or related discipline preferred
Professional Engineers, Certified Construction Manager
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Employee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid)
Short-term disability (100% company-paid)
Long-term disability
Supplemental life insurance
401(k) and profit-sharing plan
Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
Bonus program
Paid time off
9 Paid Holidays
Wellness program
Professional development and tuition reimbursement
Company
Schnabel Engineering
Schnabel Engineering is a civil engineering company that specializes geotechnical and tunnel engineering services.
501-1000 employees
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Walter Rabe
President / CEO
Chris Potter, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
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