Key Responsibilities:

1) Project Tendering & Cost Estimation

• Lead and coordinate tender preparation for TBM tunneling projects.
• Conduct cost estimation, risk assessment, and technical documentation.
• Develop procurement strategies and manage relationships with TBM manufacturers, suppliers, and subcontractors.

2) Project Planning & Execution

• Oversee project scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Manage the selection, procurement, assembly, and commissioning of Slurry TBM.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and environmental regulations.
• Optimize excavation performance and implement technical improvements.

3) Technical Oversight & TBM Operations

• Provide expert guidance on TBM operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Address complex geotechnical and hydrogeological challenges in tunneling.
• Work closely with site engineers, geologists, and TBM operators to improve efficiency.

4) Team Leadership & Coordination

• Recruit, train, and manage a team of TBM professionals, including engineers and operators.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Drive a culture of safety, quality, and efficiency.

5) Regulatory & Compliance Management

• Ensure adherence to local and international tunneling regulations.
• Manage project permits, inspections, and documentation for regulatory compliance.
• Oversee safety and environmental impact assessments.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 20+ years (Director level) of experience in TBM tunneling projects.
• Proven experience managing at least one TBM project with Slurry-Type TBM technology.
• Strong background in tendering, cost estimation, and contract execution.
• Knowledge of TBM manufacturers and global supply chains.
• Experience in managing teams and setting up TBM project teams.
• Familiarity with geotechnical studies, tunneling standards, and methodologies.
• CEE (Central & Eastern Europe) experience is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and leadership skills.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.