Schnabel is an employee-owned, professional engineering and consulting firm that focuses on solving problems related to the earth and environment through specialization in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering. Schnabel's high standards for quality, business ethics, and concern for the communities in which we live are a vital part of who we are. Schnabel is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm with 700+ employees in 31 offices throughout the United States.

Recognized by CE News as one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for, Schnabel provides employees with a competitive benefits package including maternity leave, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, health, dental, life and disability insurance and a wellness program. As an employee-owned company, through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Schnabel employees directly benefit from the success of our growing firm.

Benefit options include:

• 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

Job Description:

Schnabel Engineering's is currently seeking a Senior Technical Manager in Tunnel Engineering. This is a key role providing program management, engineering reviews, and construction management services on a major tunneling program in eastern Massachusetts. This role will require on-site work from a project office in the Boston metropolitan area.

Job 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.

Required Skills/Experience:

• 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

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or related discipline preferred.
• Professional Engineers, Certified Construction Manager

Other Requirements:

• 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

The compensation range for this position is between $150,000 to $250,000. Compensation for this position may vary based on geographic location and other factors. We remain committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation to all employees, regardless of their location.

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