Job Description

Responsibilities

• Advantage if candidate is experienced in tunelling/TBM & pipe jacking projects
• Oversee tunelling projects from beginning to end
• Manage the budget and estimate costs
• Determine the necessary equipment, materials, and manpower needed
• Keep track of inventory, tools and equipment
• Ensure supplies and equipment are ordered and delivered according to schedule
• Prepare reports regarding job status
• Resolve any problems that may arise
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and building codes
• Evaluate risks
• Train and mentor construction workers and construction laborers depending on the size of the project
• Collaborate with subcontractors, engineers, architects and key team members of the project team
• Negotiate with external vendors on contract agreements
• Obtain the appropriate permits and licenses from authorities for construction sites
• Plan construction operations
• Ensure all deadlines are met
• Hire contractors and staff including construction laborers
• Delegate responsibilities
• Allocate and manage resources to ensure that they are available when they are needed throughout the construction projects
• Keep all stakeholders aware of the progress on projects and prepare progress reports regularly
• Handle any environmental or local community issues that may come up during a project
• Conduct site checks to monitor progress and quality standards
• If required, assist with assembly and disassembly of TBM
• All aspects of TBM operation including maintenance of line and grade of the tunnel while steering the TBM, as well as operation of the segment erector and annular grouting systems
• Undertake cutterhead and tool inspection during the drive, take charge of emergency situations within the TBM
• Identify and communicate any and all working environment safety hazards
• Any other ad hoc duties assigned
  

• BSc degree in Engineering (Civil), Construction Management, or another related field
• Possess certificates in CSCPM/Building Construction Supervisors Safety Course (BCSS) and Building Construction Supervisors Safety Course (BCSS-T) AND Supervise Work in Confined Space Operations
• Minimum 10 years of experience in guiding and operating of Tunnelling Boring Machine (TBM)
• Extensive previous work experience managing budgets for tunelling/TBM projects
• Excellent knowledge of construction materials and equipment
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal abilities, including negotiation skills
• Excellent knowledge of relevant rules and regulations as well as quality standards and human resources
• Conflict resolution and conflict management experience
• Excellent time management ability
• Highly organized
• Previous experience in a leadership role with strong and proven leadership skills
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Previous work experience in construction management or another similar role
• Understanding of construction management processes
• Familiar with construction and project management software programs
• Able to multitask with a strong understanding of core manager duties