Transportation Analyst/ Project Management Assistant- Albany, NY

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.

Responsibilities:

• Assist consultants with meetings, facilitation, program analysis, and asset management
• Project Management
• Maintain Microsoft Project schedules
• Record keeping and note taking at meetings and when coordinating with consultants
• Tracking progress of various action items
• Facilitation of and collaboration in small group activities
• Report writing
• Basic Microsoft Excel spreadsheet creation and management
• Aid in Scheduling in-person and online meetings
• Assist with reporting, performance metrics, and program analytics for the technology plan
• Assist in reviewing correspondence received from consultants.
• Prepare, review, and maintain project documentation, standard operating procedures, and technical reports prepared by others.

Education Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in relevant field or equivalent job experience.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

Candidates for this position should be proficient in the following areas:

• Detail oriented with the ability to quickly convert meeting notes into proposed action items
• Familiarity with the use of Microsoft Project and/or other scheduling software
• Confident speaking in front of small groups
• Excellent grammar and writing skills
• Capable of assisting with root cause analysis
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills
• Some familiarity with cyber security
• Familiarity with Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) technology
• Excellent organization skills
• Working knowledge of the principles, procedures, goal, and objectives of traffic operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write and understand English with excellent communication verbal and written skills.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task and remain calm during high pressure situations.
• Ability to professionally interact with all levels of management.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Willing and able to travel up to 5 percent for meetings, training, etc.

This is not a Supply Chain role. This description reflects the core activities of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties within the group/department may be required in addition to changes in the emphasis of duties as required from time to time. There is a requirement for the position holder to recognize this and adopt a flexible approach to work.

This role will be 100% onsite and based at the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) offices at 50 Wolf Road, in Albany, NY.

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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.