Senior Tunnel Construction Manager
- Pay
- $190,000 – $345,000 per year
- Location
- New York, NY
- Listed
- 3 days ago
About the role
AECOM is seeking two experienced on-site Senior Tunnel Construction Managers to lead the delivery of large and complex underground water infrastructure projects in New York Metro area. These are high-profile roles, responsible for managing a multidisciplinary team to deliver landmark projects that will shape the future of New York City infrastructure. You will work with a world-class team of professionals in a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive environment. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all construction management activities for large-scale tunnel projects with multiple contract packages.
- Oversee commissioning, startup, and project closeout activities.
- Ensure project compliance with all contract requirements, regulatory requirements, and Consent Decree milestones.
- Oversee project controls, including schedule management, cost control, change management, and progress reporting.
- Serve as the primary liaison with the project owner, designers, contractors, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders.
- Provide technical guidance on constructability, sequencing, and risk mitigation for complex tunneling and urban infrastructure.
- Lead, mentor, and supervise a diverse construction management team.
- Champion a culture of safety and environmental stewardship.
Minimum Requirements
- BA/BS + 12 years of relevant or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 4 years of leadership.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license (required, and ability to obtain New York PE by reciprocity in 12 months)
Preferred Qualifications
- CCM Certification.
- Experience with New York City DEP projects and local regulatory environment.
- History of successful delivery of Consent Decree or federally mandated projects.
- Advanced knowledge of risk management, constructability reviews, and dispute resolution.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in team leadership.
- 20 years of progressive experience in construction management of large-scale tunneling and heavy civil infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrated expertise in construction management of water tunnels (TBM & SEM), pump stations, shafts, diversion structures, and urban infrastructure.
- Proven track record delivering projects more than $500 million; experience with projects over $1 billion preferred.
- Proficiency in contract administration, schedule management, and cost control.
- OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety certificate; additional HSE, QA/QC, and project management certifications are a plus.
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and team-building skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
Additional Information
At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
About the Company
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the worldâ s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact.
Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community-where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
From AECOM's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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