Senior Project Manager (Design), Transportation

TYLin; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Continuing education

Paid time off

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

TYLin, a leading infrastructure consulting firm, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead Rail + Transit design programs in New York City. You will oversee major projects for agencies like MTA, Amtrak, and NJ Transit, guiding teams, managing client relations, and driving pursuit efforts with senior leadership nationwide.

Based in NYC, the role emphasizes mentorship, technical excellence, and business development within a collaborative, hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• NY Professional Engineer license preferred.
• 10+ years delivering Rail + Transit projects.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Excellent communication and client management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver complex Rail + Transit design projects from planning to final design.
• Serve as trusted client contact ensuring quality and service.
• Mentor junior engineers and support career growth.
• Collaborate with national leaders to pursue opportunities and strengthen practice.
• Represent TYLin at client meetings, events and associations in NY and beyond.
• Contribute to pursuits including proposals, strategy and presentations.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Client Relationships

Business Development

Team Growth

Education

Civil Engineering Degree

NY PE License preferred

Job description

TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.Job SummaryAre you ready to take the lead on projects that move people and transform cities? TYLin is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with a passion for delivering high-quality Rail + Transit design projects and programs. This is your opportunity to partner with some of the most respected transit agencies in the U.S., while strengthening your leadership profile and mentoring the next generation of engineers.Responsibilities & QualificationsThe OpportunityBased in New York City, you’ll manage and deliver major Rail + Transit projects for agencies such as MTA, Amtrak, PANYNJ, NJ Transit, LIRR, Metro-North, and others. You’ll also have opportunities to collaborate on national pursuits with agencies like WMATA, SEPTA, and CTA.You’ll lead a talented team of engineers and designers, build strong client relationships, and deliver projects that improve regional and national mobility.What You’ll DoLead and deliver complex Rail + Transit design projects, from early planning through final design.Serve as a trusted point of contact for clients, ensuring quality and exceptional service.Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers, fostering growth and career development.Collaborate with senior leaders nationwide to pursue new opportunities and strengthen our Rail + Transit practice.Represent the company at client meetings, industry events, and professional associations in New York and beyond.Play a key role in project pursuits, including proposal development, strategy, and presentations.What You BringA degree in Civil Engineering or related field; Professional Engineer (PE) license in NY strongly preferred.Proven success delivering Rail + Transit engineering design projects, programs, or on-call assignments for major agencies.10+ years of relevant experience, with deep expertise in Rail + Transit projects.Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring and motivating teams.Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.Ability to balance technical delivery, business development, and team growth responsibilities.Why Join Us?Career Growth: Clear pathways to sector, regional, and national leadership roles.Impact: Deliver projects that improve transit systems and strengthen mobility in New York and across the nation.Collaboration: Work alongside some of the industry’s most respected Rail + Transit experts.Culture: A supportive, team-first environment where your contributions are valued and your voice is heard.If you’re ready to elevate your career in Rail + Transit while helping deliver the next generation of infrastructure in New York, we’d love to hear from you.Additional InformationTYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $150,000 - $230,000 annually for this position and local market. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer. TYLin is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities.#LI-Hybrid#LI-DNP#LI-NewYork#LI-NortheastTYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.