Senior Rail & Transit Program Director, Pacific Northwest

T.Y. Lin International; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

TYLin is seeking a Principal Project Manager, Rail & Transit to lead delivery of complex rail and transit programs across the Pacific Northwest, staying close to project work while shaping strategy and client relations.

The role requires 15–25+ years in rail and transit project delivery, PM/Director experience, and strong leadership, communication, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. This hybrid role offers growth opportunities in WA, OR, and beyond.

Qualifications

• 15–25+ years of experience in Rail & Transit project delivery, with a strong emphasis on complex infrastructure programs.
• Proven track record as a Project Manager or Project Director on major rail, transit, or transportation infrastructure projects.
• Deep expertise in civil, structural, track, stations, rail facilities, systems, or transit infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of project execution, including scope, schedule, budget, risk management, stakeholder coordination, and multidisciplinary integration.
• Established relationships within the Pacific Northwest transportation and transit market, or demonstrated ability to quickly establish credibility and relationships within the region.
• Experience supporting pursuits and contributing to winning work, without primary responsibility for sales targets or P&L.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• PE, RA, or other relevant professional registration strongly preferred, depending on discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead Delivery of Complex Rail & Transit Projects — Primary Focus (~70%)
• Serve as Project Manager or Project Director on major rail and transit programs across the Pacific Northwest.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across civil, structural, track, systems, facilities, and other transit disciplines.
• Drive project execution—including scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, and client expectations—from planning through delivery.
• Act as a senior technical and project delivery authority, providing guidance on design decisions, constructability, coordination, and delivery strategy.
• Ensure projects are delivered to TYLin’s standards for technical excellence, safety, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Support coordination with transit agencies, municipalities, contractors, consultants, and project partners throughout all phases of delivery.
• Help establish strong project teams, accountability, communication, and delivery processes.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Mentoring

Technical delivery

Education

Civil/Structural Eng degree

Job description

TYLin is seeking a Principal Project Manager, Rail & Transit to lead delivery of complex rail and transit programs across the Pacific Northwest, staying close to project work while shaping strategy and client relations.

The role requires 15–25+ years in rail and transit project delivery, PM/Director experience, and strong leadership, communication, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. This hybrid role offers growth opportunities in WA, OR, and beyond.