Project Executive

About the role

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

TYLin is seeking an experienced Project Executive to join our New York office and lead major rail and transit construction management projects. This individual will provide strategic and operational leadership across project delivery, client engagement, business development, and staff development, helping drive successful project outcomes while supporting the continued growth of our PMCM Rail & Transit practice.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience working with major transportation agencies, a proven record of leading multidisciplinary teams, and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality solutions that meet client needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Project Leadership & Delivery: Provide leadership and oversight for projects within the practice area, ensuring successful delivery in accordance with established scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations.
• Financial & Schedule Management: Monitor project budgets, schedules, and performance; identify potential risks and implement strategies to maintain project objectives and financial performance.
• Business Development: Identify and pursue new project opportunities, support client relationship development, and lead the preparation of technical proposals, including project narratives, staffing plans, and cost estimates.
• Proposal Presentations: Prepare for and participate in client interviews and proposal presentations, effectively communicating the team’s qualifications, approach, and value proposition.
• Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, agency representatives, and industry partners to support client satisfaction and long-term business growth.
• Staff Leadership & Development: Lead, develop, and mentor project managers and other professionals performing project management and construction management services throughout the practice area.
• Talent Acquisition: Partner with the Talent Attraction team and hiring managers to identify, interview, evaluate, and recommend qualified candidates to support current and future staffing needs.
• Safety & Quality: Champion the implementation of safety, quality assurance, and quality control initiatives across projects and teams.
• Operational Excellence: Promote continuous improvement, innovation, and consistent application of project management best practices.
• Industry Engagement: Maintain active involvement in relevant professional organizations and industry associations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a closely related field.
• A minimum of 15 years of relevant professional experience, including significant experience in rail and transit infrastructure, construction management, and project leadership.
• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential, or Registered Architect (AIA) designation.
• Experience working with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), Metro-North Railroad (MNR), Amtrak, or comparable transportation agencies.
• Familiarity with Project Management Procedures (PMPs), Project Management Guidelines (PMGs), and related agency-specific requirements is preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams, including field-based personnel and geographically dispersed teams delivering construction management projects.
• Proven ability to manage project performance, develop client relationships, support business development efforts, and contribute to successful proposal pursuits.
• Strong leadership, communication, collaboration, and staff development skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• A client-focused mindset, with a commitment to understanding client needs and delivering practical, high-quality solutions.
• A commitment to innovation and continuous improvement in addressing complex client and project challenges.
• A high standard of integrity, accountability, and ethical conduct, with a commitment to fair and sustainable business practices.

Additional information

Demonstrated ability to contribute to an inclusive, collaborative work environment focused on technical excellence and shared success

Pay and benefits

T.Y. Lin International is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $197,600 - $296,400 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.

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.

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.