Lawrence Young

Project Manager @MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority)

Atlanta, GA, US

Led capital infrastructure projects from planning through 30% design, ensuring compliance with federal (FTA), state (GDOT), and local regulations.• Directed multidisciplinary teams and consultants to achieve milestones on schedule and within budget.• Reviewed and approved consultant deliverables, invoices, budgets, task orders, and change orders per contract requirements.• Prepared and presented high-level briefings and reports to senior leadership, elected officials, and federal agencies (FTA).• Monitored KPIs, earned value, and risks; proactively addressed delays and technical issues.• Fostered a performance-driven culture promoting cross-functional collaboration throughout project phases.• Led delivery from planning to 30% design, including traffic analysis, site layout, and preliminary engineering.• Directed development and submission of FTA Capital Investment Grant – Small Starts Application for federal funding.(Southlake Bus Rapid Transit Project)• Coordinated with FTA, GDOT, FAA, municipalities, elected officials, and stakeholders to align technical, environmental, and political goals.• Led stakeholder engagement via technical committee meetings, interagency calls, and internal reviews.• Managed procurement, budget tracking, contract administration, and document control.• Reviewed and approved scope changes, deliverables, and consultant task orders to meet project objectives.

University of Southern California

Masters of Urban Planning

Dillard University

Bachelor of Arts (BA)