Geotechnical Tunnel Project Director

AECOM is actively seeking an exceptionally qualified Tunnel Project Director for immediate employment based out of our San Jose office. The appropriately qualified applicant will be able to demonstrate an established career in the tunneling industry and have a successful track record of major tunnel design, construction management and/or program management associated with major transportation projects.The applicant will have extensive experience in planning, and delivery of complex underground projects. The position will report to the Surface Transportation division and will work in a matrix organization with West Coast Transportation leadership and Global Business Line Tunnel practice to assist in winning and delivering new AECOM work with major tunneling components.In your role as the Tunnel Project Director your primary responsibilities would include the following:Lead strategy development and implementation for key tunnel pursuits.Function as Project Director/Program Manager for select complex underground projects including client interface and overall project delivery responsibility.Oversee and develop tunnel technical resource. Identify talent gaps and lead tunnel talent acquisition strategy in collaboration with the regional leadership. Help attract tunneling talent to AECOM.Review tunnel delivery quality for the region. Lead strategy for implementing best practices and lessons learned.Collaborate and participate on opportunities across market sectors in the region and leverage global experience and resources to be more effective in winning and executing underground projects.