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.
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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.
For employers hiring talent. This 15-minute call is for companies discussing a hiring need. Candidates: submit your profile and resume here.
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 basics. We will call to talk through the job.
No finished job description needed. Ivan or a senior teammate will help you work through the details.
Prefer a conversation? Book a 15-minute employer callFor employers hiring talent. This 15-minute call is for companies discussing a hiring need. Candidates: submit your profile and resume here.
Or call 954-758-9593.
For a standard contingency search, there is no upfront recruiting fee. You pay only if you hire under the signed agreement.
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
Hiring examples
Examples of roles we recruit.
Use these sample roles to describe the title, project type and location you need.
- 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
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.
Book a 15-minute employer callFor employers hiring talent. This 15-minute call is for companies discussing a hiring need. Candidates: submit your profile and resume here.
Public candidate profiles
Available now in construction.
Every profile is presented without identifying details. We confirm current interest and fit before arranging a private introduction.
How it works
How we fill your job.
Four steps, run by Ivan or a senior teammate.
Tell us who you need
We talk through the job, the projects, location, pay and why someone good would want it.
We find and speak with candidates
We call people with the right experience, including many who are not applying for jobs.
You meet the strongest matches
You get a short list with notes on each person. We set up interviews and share feedback.
We help you complete the hire
We help with the offer, counteroffers, notice and start date.
Relocation and travel
Location is part of the search.
We look locally first and discuss whether relocation or travel makes sense. A traveling superintendent's rotation, a PM's family move and a local commute are different decisions. We cover relocation help, per diem and timing before you meet anyone, not at the offer.
Placement protection
Candidate replacement guarantee
How long is the candidate replacement guarantee?
We offer a candidate replacement guarantee on standard search agreements. The applicable period and exact terms are set out in the signed client recruiting agreement.
Eligibility, exclusions, notification requirements, payment requirements, and replacement terms are governed by the signed client recruiting agreement.