Sr. Construction Manager

Job Description Senior Construction Manager (PMC) – Complex Tunnelling Projects Position Summary The Senior Construction Manager acts as the PMC's lead representative for construction delivery, providing strategic oversight and assurance for major tunnelling and underground infrastructure projects. The role is responsible for monitoring, coordinating, and managing Cost Plus, Re-measurable, EPC/Design & Build contractors to ensure construction activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project objectives, contractual requirements, quality standards, and regulatory obligations. The position requires industry-leading experience in the delivery of large, technically challenging tunnelling projects, including TBM, NATM/SEM, deep shafts, caverns, underground premium facilities, and associated high-end habitable spaces, utility and infrastructure works. Key Responsibilities Construction Leadership & Oversight • Serve as the PMC's senior construction representative and trusted advisor to the Client. • Provide strategic oversight of all tunnelling and underground construction activities. • Monitor contractor performance against approved schedules, budgets, safety requirements, and quality objectives. • Review and validate construction methodologies, work plans, sequencing strategies, and resource deployment plans. • Ensure project delivery aligns with approved project execution plans and client objectives. Contractor Management • Lead construction oversight teams in monitoring Cost Plus, Re-measurable, EPC, Design & Build, and specialist tunnelling contractors. • Assess contractor capabilities, productivity, performance trends, and recovery strategies. • Challenge and validate contractor schedules, progress reporting, risk assessments, and mitigation plans. • Monitor critical construction interfaces and resolve issues impacting project delivery. Technical Assurance • Provide expert guidance on tunnelling methodologies and underground construction techniques. • Review and approve construction proposals relating to: o TBM (micro and other) excavation works o NATM/SEM/VMT tunnelling o Drill and blast operations o Shaft and cavern construction o Ground Support, improvement and stabilization o Dewatering systems o Temporary and permanent support systems • Assess geotechnical risks and recommend mitigation measures. Health, Safety and Environmental Governance • Promote and enforce a "Safety First" culture across the project. • Oversee contractor compliance with project HSE requirements and international best practices. • Participate in site audits, inspections, and leadership safety walks. • Review major risk activities and ensure appropriate controls are implemented. • Lead independent reviews of significant incidents and corrective actions. Schedule and Performance Management • Monitor construction progress against baseline schedules. • Identify schedule risks and delays affecting critical path activities. • Evaluate contractor recovery programmes and acceleration strategies. • Provide accurate progress assessments and executive-level reporting to the Client. Commercial and Contractual Support • Support the Commercial and Project Controls teams in evaluating claims, variations, extension of time requests, and change orders. • Review contractor entitlement submissions related to construction matters. • Provide expert recommendations regarding construction performance and contractual obligations. • Assist in dispute avoidance and resolution activities. Stakeholder Management • Act as the primary construction interface between the Client, PMC team, contractors, designers, and authorities. • Participate in executive and steering committee meetings. • Present construction performance updates, key risks, mitigation plans, and strategic recommendations. • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders. Quality Assurance and Compliance • Ensure construction activities comply with approved design, specifications, codes, and standards. • Lead quality audits and construction readiness reviews. • Monitor inspection and test plans (ITPs) and quality control processes. • Ensure lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives are implemented. Requirements Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline. • Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Project Management preferred. • Professional Engineer (PE, CEng, or equivalent) preferred. • Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent) desirable. Experience Requirements • Minimum 20 years of experience in major infrastructure construction projects. • Minimum 15 years of experience in tunnelling and underground works. • Proven PMC or Client-side leadership experience on mega projects. • Demonstrated success managing projects exceeding USD 1 billion in value. • Extensive experience with: o Tunn

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline. Minimum 20 years of experience in major infrastructure construction projects. Minimum 15 years of experience in tunnelling and underground works. Proven PMC or Client-side leadership experience on mega projects. Demonstrated success managing projects exceeding USD 1 billion in value. Extensive experience with tunnelling methods including TBM, NATM/SEM, deep shafts, caverns, and related ground support, dewatering, and underground infrastructure works. Professional Engineer (PE, CEng, or equivalent) preferred. Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent) desirable.

Construction Leadership & Oversight: Serve as the PMC's senior construction representative and trusted advisor to the Client; provide strategic oversight of all tunnelling and underground construction activities; monitor contractor performance against schedules, budgets, safety requirements, and quality objectives; review and validate construction methodologies, work plans, sequencing strategies, and resource deployment plans; ensure project delivery aligns with approved project execution plans and client objectives. Contractor Management: Lead construction oversight teams in monitoring Cost Plus, Re-measurable, EPC, Design & Build, and specialist tunnelling contractors; assess contractor capabilities, productivity, performance trends, and recovery strategies; challenge and validate contractor schedules, progress reporting, risk assessments, and mitigation plans; monitor critical construction interfaces and resolve issues impacting project delivery. Technical Assurance: Provide expert guidance on tunnelling methodologies and underground construction techniques; review and approve construction proposals related to TBM excavation works, NATM/SEM/VMT tunnelling, drill and blast operations, shaft and cavern construction, ground support and stabilization, dewatering systems, and temporary and permanent support systems; assess geotechnical risks and mitigation measures. Health, Safety and Environmental Governance: Promote and enforce a Safety First culture; oversee contractor compliance with HSE requirements; participate in site audits, inspections, and safety walks; lead independent reviews of significant incidents and corrective actions. Schedule and Performance Management: Monitor construction progress against baseline schedules; identify schedule risks and delays; evaluate contractor recovery programmes and acceleration strategies; provide accurate progress assessments and executive-level reporting. Commercial and Contractual Support: Support evaluation of claims, variations, extensions of time, and change orders; review contractor entitlement submissions; provide recommendations regarding construction performance and contractual obligations; assist in dispute avoidance and resolution activities. Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary construction interface between Client, PMC, contractors, designers, and authorities; participate in executive and steering committee meetings; present performance updates, risks, mitigation plans, and strategic recommendations; develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders. Quality Assurance and Compliance: Ensure construction activities comply with approved design, specifications, codes, and standards; lead quality audits and construction readiness reviews; monitor ITPs and quality control processes; ensure lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives are implemented.