Foreman

Foreman Nashville, TN In-office, Full-time, Construction, Construction Operations The Boring Company was founded to solve the problem of soul-destroying traffic by creating an underground network of tunnels. Today, we are creating the technology to increase tunneling speed and decrease costs by a factor of 10 or more with the ultimate goal of making Hyperloop adoption viable and enabling rapid transit across densely populated regions. We’re looking for a TBM Foreman to lead tunneling crews on shift and help drive production on a hard rock Main Beam TBM project. This is a boots-on-the-ground leadership role responsible for coordinating miners, operators, mechanics, and electricians during daily dig operations. You’ll ensure work is executed safely, efficiently, and in line with the shift plan – while staying ready to adapt to the unexpected underground. Responsibilities Lead tunneling operations on shift, including mucking, utilities, conveyor systems, and ground support activities Communicate shift goals, assignments, and safety updates to crew members and ensure clear handoffs between shifts Support TBM startup, operation, and stoppage procedures alongside the operator and maintenance teams Identify and elevate mechanical, electrical, or ground condition issues affecting production Ensure all work is performed according to safety standards, SOPs, and engineering requirements Provide on-the-job training, mentorship, and performance feedback to crew members Track shift progress and submit accurate reports/logs to the Superintendent and Tunnel Engineer Qualifications 3–5+ years of underground tunneling or mining experience, preferably with Main Beam TBMs Prior experience in a crew lead, lead miner, or foreman role Strong working knowledge of TBM systems, ground support, ventilation, and underground logistics Effective communicator and decision-maker under pressure Comfortable working in confined spaces, around heavy equipment, and on rotating shifts Culture We're a team of dedicated, smart, and scrappy people. Our employees are passionate about our mission and determined to innovate at every opportunity. Benefits We offer employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, and a competitive amount of equity for all permanent employees. The Boring Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with The Boring Company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr