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T.Y. Lin International Safety Practice Area Lead | National in New York, New York

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- City Solutions is seeking a candidate to support the growth of the transportation safety practice, with a particular focus on Vision Zero and safety action planning; policy development; Complete Streets and quick-build design and implementation; and inclusive community engagement. The candidate will serve as both an internal and external leader for our safety practice area, helping to grow Sam Schwartz's influence and market share of that practice area. They will work as part of an interdisciplinary team of consultants (planning, transportation engineering, data analytics, civil engineering, etc.) across all offices to lead and advise on a wide variety of planning and design projects as well as the business strategy for the practice area. Ideal candidates will be strategic and solutions-focused, with the ability to foresee opportunities for growth; they will be client-facing and articulate, with the ability to communicate persuasively and develop positive team dynamics; and they will have demonstrated experience managing complex projects, including the ability to understand and anticipate bigger-picture client and business needs while successfully managing day-to-day project demands. The ideal candidate should also possess knowledge of federal infrastructure laws, funding programs, and policies, as well as fundamental principles of transportation equity and environmental justice.Responsibilities will include serving as one of the firm's internal knowledge lead on safety, Vision Zero, and Complete Streets; serving as a project manager leading complex projects and project tasks; leading and supporting project proposals; and supporting industry involvement and thought leadership. This position may be filled in New York City, Chicago, or Los Angeles.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Responsibilities

  • Develop a strategy to maintain and grow the safety planning practice, anticipating market trends and identifying opportunities for growth;
  • Set practice goals for sales, project types, and/or geographies and develop an action plan to meet those goals
  • Lead and oversee safety and Vision Zero projects, managing project budgets and schedules
  • Build tools, procedures, or analyses that set our practice apart from competitors and ensure consistency of products internally
  • Provide staff mentorship to team, including sharing technical expertise, professional development advice and helping to guide staff growth
  • Assist with workload planning, identifying gaps in staffing, and lead recruiting efforts to fill gaps
  • Supervise a team of staff, ensuring adequate capabilities and capacity, and anticipating succession planning needs
  • Foster and maintain strong client relationships
  • Represent the firm through thought leadership at conferences, professional organizations, and through social media
  • Lead business development activities (preparing proposal responses, pursuing intelligence activities) nationwide
  • Contribute to strategic planning for the national planning practice
  • Travel to client sites and company offices as necessary

Skills and Qualifications

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
  • Experience managing transportation planning projects, including management of staff, subconsultants, and budgets
  • Strong understanding of current and emerging industry best practices and ability to speak authoritatively on those topics
  • Strong client and partner relationships
  • Involvement in relevant national organizations (APA, TRB, ITE, Vision Zero Network, or others as relevant)
  • Knowledge of industry guidelines and standards (e.g. MUTCD, NACTO, HCM, AASHTO, and other relevant guidelines)
  • Ability to envision opportunities for growth and implement an action plan
  • Ability to lead, motivate and mentor staff

Requirements

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

  • 15+ years of experience in the transportation industry, with a focus on safety practices, policy, data analysis, and roadway design
  • Master's degree in urban planning, civil engineering, or other related field
  • AICP certification strongly preferred


Additional Information

TYLin- City Solutions is committed to Pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range for this position $143,900- $215,900 annually.

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TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits 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.

T.Y. Lin International is an equal opportunity employer and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, state, or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Minimum Salary: 31200.00 Maximum Salary: 31200.00 Salary Unit: Yearly

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