Principal Project Manager, Roads + Highways

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 Summary

Are you ready to shape the next generation of transportation infrastructure in one of the most dynamic regions in the country? Our Roads & Highways team is growing, and we're looking for a passionate Principal Project Manager to help us drive that growth across Northern California!
Work from where you thrive — whether that’s Oakland, San Francisco, Sacramento, or nearby. We believe in flexibility, collaboration, and empowering our leaders to make an impact where it matters most.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

What You’ll Do:

This is a high-impact role that blends leadership, strategy, and hands-on project execution. As a key player on our team, you’ll:

• Lead with Vision: Guide major roadway and surface transportation projects with deep technical expertise and senior-level insight.

• Grow the Business: Identify and secure new opportunities, with a focus on Caltrans, MTC-BATA, Alameda CTC, SCVTA, SFCTA, CCTA, and other Northern California public agencies.

• Build Relationships: Develop trusted, long-term partnerships with clients, agencies, and teaming partners across the Bay Area and Sacramento.

• Drive Strategy: Collaborate with regional and sector leadership to align business development efforts with broader strategic goals.

• Win Work: Lead or contribute to winning proposals and presentations that showcase our innovation, expertise, and client-first mindset.

• Deliver Excellence: Oversee the delivery of complex roadway projects — managing scope, schedule, and budget while maintaining top-tier quality.

• Inspire Talent: Mentor and support junior staff, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and growth-focused team culture.

What You Bring:

• Degree & Licensure: Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and active PE license in California.

• Proven Experience: 15+ years managing and delivering roadway projects, especially with Caltrans (District 4 and surrounding districts), MTC-BATA, Alameda CTC, SFCTA, SCVTA, CCTA, and other regional agencies.

• Technical Know-How: Deep familiarity with California design manuals, standards, and project development processes.

• Delivery Expertise: Experience in both Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build environments is a plus.

• Strong Communicator: Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.

• Client-Focused Leader: A proactive, relationship-driven mindset and commitment to high-quality, innovative solutions.

• Integrity & Collaboration: You lead with integrity and thrive in team-oriented, cross-functional settings.

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to shape infrastructure that improves mobility, sustainability, and quality of life across Northern California. You’ll work alongside a talented team that’s as passionate about building communities as it is about engineering excellence.

 

Additional Information

TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $165,000 - $290,000 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.  

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TYLin 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.

 

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.