What tunnel and underground scopes do you recruit for?
We recruit for tunnels and underground infrastructure, matching searches to excavation methods, project phase and scope.
On standard fee agreements.
Direct-search construction recruiting
Tunnel and Underground Construction Recruiters
Recruit project and field leaders for tunnel and underground construction, including excavation, support systems, utilities and complex site interfaces.
We won't waste your time with candidates that don't make sense. We don't cut corners, and we don't rely on job postings. We headhunt.
Construction HeadhuntersWe don't post jobs. We headhunt.
- Elite construction recruiters
- No fee unless you hire
- Local and 100% travel candidates
- GCs, developers and construction managers
Start the search
Tell us who you need.
Share the essentials. We will follow up to understand the work, the team and the person who will make a difference.
No upfront fee. You pay only if you hire.
The search brief
We recruit for contractors and construction managers delivering tunnels and underground infrastructure. Search criteria reflect excavation method, ground and water conditions, support systems, access constraints, project stage and the candidate's actual responsibilities.
A direct route to the right hire
How it works.
- 01
Tell us the role
Share the position, location and what the hire needs to own.
- 02
We send vetted candidates
We approach and qualify construction professionals before making introductions.
- 03
Pay only if you hire
A fee is due only for a qualifying placement under the recruiting agreement.
Our approach
Recruiting for underground project delivery
Tunnel work brings together excavation, ground support, muck handling, waterproofing, utilities, ventilation and interfaces with surface operations. We learn which methods and packages matter to the opening and how the project team manages access, sequence and risk.
Our approach
Project, engineering and field roles
We recruit Tunnel Project Managers, Underground Superintendents, Project Engineers, Estimators, Shift Superintendents, Safety Managers, General Foremen and Project Executives. We distinguish tunneling experience from general underground utility work when the project requires specific methods.
Our approach
Direct candidate outreach and technical qualification
Recruiters speak directly with candidates about tunnel types, construction methods, ground conditions, shift or access requirements, subcontractor interfaces and scope ownership. We confirm project-specific training and safety requirements with the employer.
Our approach
Local and nationwide travel-ready network
We have a strong network in every market we cover. For specialized underground work, we can also approach local candidates willing to travel 100% and nationwide candidates willing to travel 100%.
The people behind the work
Roles we focus on.
- Tunnel Project Manager
- Underground Superintendent
- Tunnel Project Engineer
- Tunnel Estimator
- Shift Superintendent
- Tunnel Safety Manager
- General Foreman
- Project Executive
Representative searches
Sample Positions Filled.
The kind of construction leadership we know how to find.
- Project Manager, tunnel construction
- Superintendent, underground transit tunnel
- Project Engineer, tunnel excavation
- Estimator, underground construction
- Shift Superintendent, tunnel project
- Safety Manager, tunnel construction
- Traveling Superintendent, underground construction
- General Foreman, tunnel infrastructure
Continue exploring
Find the right connection.
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Good questions
Frequently asked questions.
How do you evaluate tunneling experience?
We discuss tunnel type, construction method, ground conditions, site constraints, safety responsibilities and what the candidate personally managed.
Can you recruit traveling tunnel professionals?
Yes. We can reach local candidates willing to travel 100% and nationwide candidates willing to travel 100%. Assignment requirements are discussed directly.
Are underground safety qualifications universal?
No. We verify training and access requirements specified by the employer, site owner or project rather than assuming one standard applies to every role.
Start a conversation
Tell us about the position you cannot afford to leave open.
We won't waste your time with candidates that don't make sense. We don't cut corners, and we don't rely on job postings. We headhunt.
From the field, ready now
Available now in construction.
Every profile is presented without identifying details. Introductions are handled privately by our team.
How it works
A direct path to the right construction hire.
Construction recruitment is all we do. We are construction recruitment experts for GCs, developers, CMs and owners hiring field and office talent.
Tell us who you need
Share the position, location, and essential requirements. We will clarify the brief with you.
We headhunt construction talent
Our experts map the market and directly approach relevant professionals, including people not looking at job postings.
Meet a focused shortlist
We qualify experience and interest before presenting candidates with useful context for your decision.
Relocation and travel
Relocation Placements
Over the last few years we've filled more and more positions with candidates willing to relocate on their own, or with minimal initial relocation help from the client. We always fill with local candidates when possible. But relocation placements are a specialty of ours, and we know how to make them work for clients who are committed to filling the position.
Placement protection
12-month replacement guarantee
On standard (non-reduced) fee agreements, every placement comes with a 3-month free candidate replacement guarantee. From months 4 to 12, we'll still replace the candidate at half off. That's a full year of coverage. We've never needed to use the extended guarantee.
Extended coverage applies to eligible placements billed and paid at the full standard fee under the signed client recruiting agreement.
Three-Month Free Replacement
If a placement billed and paid at the full standard fee separates for a qualifying reason within the first three months, Construction Headhunters will conduct one replacement search for the same or substantially similar position at no additional professional recruiting fee.
Months Four Through Twelve: Half-Fee Replacement
If the hire separates during months four through twelve, the client receives one replacement at half the standard professional fee. Applies only to original placements billed and paid at the full standard fee.
Eligibility, exclusions, notification requirements, payment requirements, and replacement terms are governed by the signed client recruiting agreement.
What does the 12-month replacement guarantee include?
On standard (non-reduced) fee agreements, every placement comes with a 3-month free candidate replacement guarantee. From months 4 to 12, we'll still replace the candidate at half off. That's a full year of coverage. We've never needed to use the extended guarantee.
Eligibility, exclusions, notification requirements, payment requirements, and replacement terms are governed by the signed client recruiting agreement.