Project Manager, Rail + Transit

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 embark on an exciting journey as a Project Manager in the dynamic world of Rail and Transit? Join us in leading inspiring, complex, and profoundly rewarding projects that are transforming the way people move and connect within our communities. At our organization, we foster a culture of diversity and collaboration, where every individual's unique perspective and expertise is valued. We believe that the most remarkable innovations arise when a wide range of voices come together to solve complex challenges.
 
TYLin's Chicago Rail + Transit team is seeking a Project Manager with expertise in transportation and infrastructure project development and delivery. The duties include planning and directing the execution of projects, mentoring assistant project managers and project engineers, performing business development activities, serving as pursuit manager and client manager, and preparing marketing proposals and presentations.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Project Management and client management on transportation-related projects. 

• Develop production work plans, schedules and budgets. 

• Single point of contact for all client communications. 

• Work with other project managers and unit managers to establish contract budgets and scopes of work. 

• Lead Rail and Transit project team in analysis and design. Oversee performance of complex design. 

• Ensure proper codes and standards are being used on projects. \

• Work with project teams in supervising/mentoring technical staff and assistant project managers. 

• Supervise, coordinate and review the work of other engineers and designers. 

• Provide the design staff with guidance and assistance on projects. 

• Responsible for the successful completion of projects under his/her direction. 

• Other responsibilities as assigned. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS (INCLUDING EDUCATION and/or JOB EXPERIENCE): 

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. 

• Must have an Illinois P.E. license. 

• 10+ years of relevant engineering and management experience in transportation related design projects. 

• Candidate must demonstrate effective team leadership and project management experience, as well as the ability to prepare comprehensive engineering reports. 

• Existing relationships in the Chicago area transportation clients preferred, as well as knowledge of their policies and procedures. 

• Experience with AutoCAD software. 

• Must have excellent oral and written communications skills. 

• Client focused, always striving to give clients the best solutions. 

• Strong commitment to innovation by creating new and better ways to solve clients’ toughest challenges. 

• High levels of integrity, always doing the right thing in an ethical, fair, and sustainable way. 

• Demonstrated experience of collaboration in a diverse and inclusive team, working together toward technical excellence. 

 

Additional Information

TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $100,000 - $175,000 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.

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.