Principal Program Manager - Bridges

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.

As a key member of our leadership team, you will manage critical bridge projects from concept through construction, lead multidisciplinary teams, and strengthen long-term partnerships with public and private sector clients. You will also play a central role in identifying new opportunities, developing winning proposals, and mentoring the next generation of bridge engineers.

What You’ll Do:

Lead Projects to Excellence

• Manage major and conventional bridge projects, including those with Ministries and municipalities.

• Define and control project scopes, budgets, schedules, and deliverables.

• Oversee engineering design, analysis, and documentation with a focus on quality, innovation, and technical integrity.

• Ensure successful project delivery through risk reviews, performance tracking, and compliance with TYLin’s QA/QC processes.

• Guide the preparation of construction tender packages: drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.

Empower Teams and Drive Growth

• Mentor, develop, and inspire engineering staff, creating a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture.

• Lead internal planning, forecasting, and contribute to the strategic direction of the regional practice.

• Foster cross-office collaboration on complex bridge pursuits nationwide.

Champion Business Development

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with key transportation agencies, municipalities, and industry partners.

• Lead regional pursuits, proposals, and capture strategies with a keen eye for emerging opportunities.

• Represent TYLin at industry events and actively promote our brand, capabilities, and values.

• Serve as Client Account Manager for strategic clients in the region.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. Master’s in Structural Engineering preferred.

• P.E. license in the State of Illinois.

• 15+ years of experience managing civil engineering surface transportation projects.

• Deep knowledge of regional transportation agency design codes and standards such IDOT, Illinois Tollway, Metra, CTA, CDOT, Amtrak, etc.

• A strong network of client relationships within the Central Region (IL, MI, WI, MO, etc.).

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and project delivery skills.

• A passion for mentorship, technical excellence, and creating sustainable infrastructure solutions.

TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $180,000 - $270,000 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. 

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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.