Senior Project Manager, Rail + Transit (Client Development)

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 a leading infrastructure consulting and engineering firm dedicated to shaping smarter, more resilient transit systems across the country. Our Boston-based team is growing, and we’re looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager who can lead with both technical excellence and trusted client partnerships - particularly with the MBTA and regional transit stakeholders.
As a Trusted Advisor & Project Lead, you will play a key role in both developing, securing and delivering impactful rail and transit projects. You’ll bring deep knowledge of the rail and transit industry, program/project delivery and use your MBTA and industry relationships to help grow our presence in the region. This is an opportunity for someone who thrives on building trust with clients, developing tailored solutions, and guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional outcomes.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

What You’ll Do:

• Serve as a trusted partner to MBTA and other transit clients, providing strategic insight and responsive project leadership.

• Lead the development of new project opportunities, from early conversations through proposal development,  interviews and project execution.

• Manage the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects

• Collaborate with technical experts and discipline leads across the company to shape smart, efficient project strategies.

• Cultivate and maintain long-term client relationships and industry through consistent communication, transparency, and follow-through.

• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, helping them grow both technically and professionally.

• Represent the firm at industry events, panels, and networking functions, helping reinforce our presence in the Massachusetts transit sector.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field..

• Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) license, preferred.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in the rail and transit sector, with strong record of work with MBTA, preferred.

• Proven success in both project execution and client engagement.

• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

• Passion for working with clients to shape transportation solutions that improve communities.

Why Join Us?

• Strategic, high-impact role with the opportunity to shape the future of transit in Boston.

• Supportive leadership that values integrity, relationships, and technical excellence.

• Access to a national network of transit professionals and innovative project teams.

• Competitive salary, annual bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits package.

 

Additional Information

TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $140,000 - $200,000 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.