Le poste

We are looking for a Tunneling Project Manager to support our growing operations on international tunneling and microtunneling projects (expansion into North America, Middle East and Africa, with over 15-20 worldwide projects per year).

You will report to the Operations Director overseeing project activities. You will join a passionate and specialized team of around 100 professionals, includiTunnelingng project engineers, site managers, foremen, tunnel boring machine operators and multi-skilled technicians.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Independently supervising the project setup, including selecting methods, determining workforce and equipment needs, and scheduling execution plans.
• Ensuring project progress while respecting technical and budgetary constraints and responding to claims.
• Preparing the project's preliminary budget in collaboration with the Operations Department and conducting monthly budget reviews.
• Representing BESSAC in meetings with clients, project owners, design offices, and subcontractors, as well as through written communications.
• Negotiating and managing contractual agreements throughout the project's lifecycle.
• Managing the project team functionally, focusing on efficiency and fostering collective performance.
• Overseeing the implementation of safety and environmental prevention plans.

It's a challenging program! Central teams such as Operations, Technical Services, Legal, HR, and Finance will support you as needed to ensure project success.

You are the ideal candidate if you have the following skills:

• Candidates for this position typically hold a degree in Civil Engineering, Public Works, or Geotechnics, ideally with a specialization in tunneling or equivalent.
• You have at least 10 years of solid experience managing underground works, public works, or geotechnical projects, with exposure to design-build contracts.
• You excel in team management, working with project teams composed of internal staff, partners, and locally recruited personnel in the countries where we operate.
• As our activity is highly international, fluency in English is required.
• Proficiency in Spanish is a strong advantage, and any additional language skills are welcome.

This position might not be for you if…

You are not interested in extensive travel. Some projects may be located far from urban areas and can last several months. For instance, we have completed microtunneling projects in the Chilean desert for the mining sector, in the Albanian mountains to supply gas to Europe, and along coastlines for outfall pipes or desalination plant supply.

If this environment doesn't align with your aspirations, we encourage you to explore other opportunities within the VINCI Group.

Attracted by this opportunity and the work environment at BESSAC? Join us in just a few clicks:

• To apply, your CV is all we need!
• First, you'll have a 30-minute phone interview with our recruitment team if your profile matches our expectations.
• Next, a technical interview with the Operations Director.
• If approved, we will make you a verbal offer, followed by a detailed employment proposal outlining the full package.
• We will then prepare your onboarding!

Your future compensation package:

The position is a permanent contract with current opportunities for international mobility in North America, the Middle East, and Africa.

Salary to be defined based on your experience, with expatriation benefits and VINCI Construction Group advantages.

With 50 years of experience, BESSAC specializes in the construction of tunnels and microtunnels for metros, water and sanitation works, as well as utility galleries (gas, cables, district heating, etc.). We also design and manufacture our own tunnel boring machines.

BESSAC is a subsidiary of SOLETANCHE BACHY and part of the VINCI Construction Group.With a turnover of nearly €160 million, two-thirds of our activity takes place internationally, with ongoing projects in countries such as Ivory Coast, Senegal, Canada, Colombia, Panama, Saudi Arabia, and more.Over 300 employees directly contribute to the company's growth.

Our technical expertise is widely recognized, making BESSAC an ideal place to join the world of underground works. A strong family spirit thrives within the company, driven by experienced teams, long-standing employees, and a collaborative environment where everyone can envision their future and grow confidently.

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You will contribute to major projects that have a direct impact on the lives of people in the countries where we operate: enabling metro transportation, improving energy access in cities, or transforming seawater into drinking water. 

You will benefit from significant autonomy and decision-making power, allowing you to make a real impact on projects.

You will participate in large-scale projects, working with multicultural teams and tackling complex technical challenges in an international context.