Senior Rail Project Controls Lead

T.Y. Lin International; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 154,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

TYLin is seeking a Project Controls Manager to lead cost, schedule, and resource management for large rail and transit projects in Washington, DC. You will coordinate with a diverse team to ensure projects meet high standards and deliver lasting community impact.

The role requires 10–15 years of project controls experience, PMI/PSP/CCP certifications, and strong communication skills. TYLin offers a comprehensive rewards package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
• PMI, PSP, or CCP certifications.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Manages project control activities and resources in engineering through all capital project lifecycle phases on client capital projects.
• Oversees all cost estimating, budgeting, cost management and control, scheduling, configuration management, and MIS/reporting within a rail or transit project/program.
• Establishes, maintains, implements, and audits cost and schedule management activities for projects to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and plans.
• Reviews, analyzes, and interprets project design budgets, schedules, and costs to ensure conformance with authorized scope, time, and financial requirements.
• Reviews, analyzes, and monitors actual project performance related to cost and schedule management activities.
• Participate in logistical and delivery and work force planning with project personnel, and incorporate into a CPM schedule using Primavera P6 Software.
• Review and provide comment on contractor prepared baseline, update and recovery schedules using Primavera P6 Software.
• Attend project progress and schedule meetings.
• Accurately track contractor work progress related to schedule.
• Maintain liaison with client and other consultants at all project stages.
• Identify improvements for schedule procedures, templates and products, and refer ideas to appropriate line manager.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Client focus

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field

PMI/PSP/CCP certifications

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Office

Job description

TYLin is seeking a Project Controls Manager to lead cost, schedule, and resource management for large rail and transit projects in Washington, DC. You will coordinate with a diverse team to ensure projects meet high standards and deliver lasting community impact.

The role requires 10–15 years of project controls experience, PMI/PSP/CCP certifications, and strong communication skills. TYLin offers a comprehensive rewards package and growth opportunities.