Posted 09 July, 2026
Chief Tunnel Manager
Larsen & Toubro
Chennai, TN, IN
Full Time
Reference: 89688ebe90e31597
Job Description
- Overall planning, execution, and management of all tunneling activities, including EPB TBM operations, shafts, cross passages, and associated underground works. \n
- Provide technical leadership and decision?making for tunneling operations in mixed ground and hard rock conditions. \n
- Manage and coordinate the operation of multiple TBMs concurrently, ensuring optimized productivity, safety, and equipment performance. \n
- Ensure full compliance with project specifications, approved designs, method statements, safety standards, and quality requirements. \n
- Lead risk identification and mitigation related to geology, ground behavior, TBM performance, and hyperbaric interventions. \n
- Interface closely with design teams, geotechnical experts, monitoring teams, and construction teams to ensure alignment between engineering intent and site execution. \n
- Oversee planning, scheduling, and progress monitoring to ensure tunneling works are delivered on time and within budget. \n
- Manage resources including manpower, plant, consumables, and subcontractors efficiently. \n
- Review and approve tunneling methodologies, TBM parameters, and performance reports. \n
- Support contractual administration, claims management, and coordination with client and consultant representatives. \n
- Foster a strong safety culture, ensuring zero harm objectives are achieved across all tunneling operations.
