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Design Manager, Rail + Transit

TYLin
Philadelphia, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Feb 2025

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

Are you an experienced structures Design Manager with a passion for leading large-scale transportation facilities from concept to completion? We're looking for a Senior Design Manager to join our dynamic team and take charge of multidisciplinary transit facilities and transportation engineering projects. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel in leadership, and enjoy working with cutting-edge engineering solutions, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities & Qualifications

What You’ll Do: 

  • Lead the design process for Design-Build projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with corporate quality standards. 

  • Oversee and manage project teams, including subconsultants, throughout all project phases. 

  • Collaborate with clients, contractors, and internal teams to ensure seamless project delivery. 

  • Participate in business development efforts by supporting marketing strategies and identifying new opportunities. 

  • Prepare and present technical proposals, including alternative concepts and solutions. 

  • Serve as the key point of contact for project communications, coordination, and problem-solving. 

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors and other project stakeholders. 

  • Play a pivotal role in shaping and driving project success, from initial planning to final close-out. 

 

What You’ll Bring: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and/or Architecture with a respective State of Pennsylvania P.E. or R.A. license. 

  • A minimum of 10 years’ experience in engineering design management for Civil Rail and Transit or Structures projects. 

  • Proven leadership and project management skills, with a track record of delivering successful multidisciplinary design projects. 

  • Strong relationship management skills. 

  • Knowledge of CPM scheduling, earned value analysis, and risk management strategies. 

  • Experience with design contract commercial/legal terms and conditions. 

  • Ability to co-locate in a project office within the State when required.

  • DBIA and/or PMP certifications (preferred but not required). 

  • Exceptional communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams. 

  • Strong commitment to innovation by creating new and better ways to solve challenging problems. 

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

  • 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. 


 

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