TBM Superintendent (Heavy Civil Construction Project)

Description

• Foster a teamwork culture, ensuring site teams cooperate and integrate effectively with wider project teams.
• Perform technical administration of contracts related to equipment and plant.
• Review design drawings, provide input, and verify practical application.
• Enforce site safety at all times.
• Maintain knowledge of federal, state, and local compliance requirements.
• Manage direct reports to ensure competence, accountability, and alignment with project performance measures.
• Interpret the intent and requirements of design documentation and information.
• Ensure shift reports accurately reflect daily production.
• Develop and maintain business relationships with workers, manufacturers, dealers, project managers, equipment managers, and subcontractors
• Support work areas to ensure management plans and strategies are implemented, maintained, reviewed, and corrective actions are closed out promptly.
• Work effectively under pressure, coordinating multiple activities and teams to maximize efficiency.
• Control all equipment owned or leased by the company for the project.
• Monitor construction progress against forecasts; advise the Construction Manager of deviations or variances.
• Summary: the TBM Superintendent manages equipment commissioning and decommissioning, oversees utility and services installation, and leads daily supervision and coordination of heavy construction and tunnel equipment.
• Apply and maintain working knowledge of applicable codes and standards.
• Identify and resolve IR/ER issues, escalating serious matters to the Construction Manager and IR Manager as appropriate.
• Prepare and update operating costs and rental rates for bids and estimators.
• Document and communicate changes to systems and processes.

Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of experience as a TBM Superintendent/ Equipment/Plant Manager in tunnels/ underground/heavy civil construction projects or similar.
• Trade certification or tertiary qualification in Mechanical or Civil Engineering.
• Effective negotiation and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across all levels.
• Ability to learn and use different software systems, including E7
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Proven ability to lead and manage teams effectively.
• Strong understanding of local WHS standards and regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with skills in data and file recording
• Process‑oriented, with the ability to analyze complex issues.
• Sound knowledge of civil construction materials and services.
• Strong knowledge of fixed plant systems
• Well‑developed time management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Hands‑on experience in the operation and maintenance of at least one project using a pressurized‑face Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM)
• High attention to detail.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Skilled at meeting deadlines and targets, prioritizing tasks under pressure.
• Experience managing major tunnelling support plants, such as slurry plants and waste treatment facilities.
• Ability to supervise team members and collaborate with safety and other departments to maintain project safety standards.

Benefits

• Laptop and phone are provided.
• Competitive salary + 12% superannuation.
• Accommodation and meals are covered on site.
• Transportation (flights) between residence and project site is provided.
• 20 days paid annual leave + 10 sick days.
• Private health insurance is provided.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance