Civil Project Manager Jobs in Massachusetts

Civil Project Manager jobs in Massachusetts are in steady demand, with hiring concentrated in transportation infrastructure, water and wastewater systems, higher education campus development, and municipal public works across a market that supports roles from entry-level project engineer to senior program manager. The busiest hiring corridors are Greater Boston, Worcester, and Springfield, where firms like Jacobs, Stantec, and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation maintain active project pipelines. Candidates with experience in roadway design, stormwater management, or MBTA-related transit work are among the most sought after. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles19
Top employerSkanska
Top cityBoston, MA
Cities hiring14
Work type56% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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Civil Construction Project Manager
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Civil Construction Project Manager
Aqua Line Utility, Inc.
Weymouth, Massachusetts
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$100k - $140k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in construction management

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Civil Site Engineering - Project Manager
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Civil Site Engineering - Project Manager
Greenman-Pedersen, Inc
Wilmington, Massachusetts
Business Development
Business Strategy
Corporate Development & M&A
Strategy & Corporate Development
$124k - $145k/yr
Bachelor of Science
1,001-5,000

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Heavy Civil Construction Project Manager
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Heavy Civil Construction Project Manager
New England Infrastructure, Inc.
Hudson, Massachusetts
Project & Program Management
Construction Management
Project Management
$110k - $140k/yr
On-Site
None

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Civil Construction Project Manager
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Civil Construction Project Manager
Skilled Trades Partners
Raynham, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$80k - $95k/yr
51-200

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Senior Transportation Civil Engineering Project Manager
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Senior Transportation Civil Engineering Project Manager
Kleinfelder
Boston, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
$116k - $197k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor of Science
1,001-5,000

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Civil Project Manager Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Boston
5 jobs
Acton
2 jobs
Auburn
1 job
Hudson
1 job
Maynard
1 job
Norwood
1 job
Raynham
1 job
Waltham
1 job
Stoneham
1 job

Civil Project Manager Job Market in Massachusetts

A snapshot from current Massachusetts openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Skanska4 open roles
Weston & Sampson2 open roles
VHB1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Transportation & Logistics

What Massachusetts Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in civil project manager jobs across Massachusetts.

  • Professional Engineer license issued or recognized by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Professional Engineers
  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
  • Minimum four to six years of experience managing civil infrastructure or public works projects
  • Familiarity with MassDOT standards, permitting processes, and state environmental regulations
  • Demonstrated experience preparing project budgets, schedules, and contractor coordination plans
  • Project Management Professional certification or active pursuit of PMP credential preferred

Civil Project Manager Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a civil project manager in Massachusetts?

The most direct path starts with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering followed by licensure as a Professional Engineer through the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Professional Engineers, which requires passing the Fundamentals of Engineering and Principles and Practice of Engineering exams plus documented work experience. Most Massachusetts employers expect candidates to hold or be actively pursuing a PE license before moving into a project manager role, and many pair that with a PMP credential for larger public agency or design-build positions.

How much do civil project managers make in Massachusetts?

Civil project managers in Massachusetts earn a median of about $114,190 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $72,800 for the lowest 10% to over $174,840 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire civil project managers in Massachusetts?

Employers hiring civil project managers in Massachusetts right now include Skanska, Weston & Sampson, and VHB, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Massachusetts's large volume of publicly funded infrastructure work means state agencies, regional transit authorities, and engineering consulting firms are consistently among the most active hirers in the state.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most civil project manager jobs?

The cities with the most civil project manager openings in Massachusetts are Boston, Acton, and Auburn. Greater Boston dominates because it anchors the state's largest concentration of engineering firms, MassDOT regional offices, and MBTA capital projects, while Worcester and Springfield draw hiring through regional municipal work, university campus construction, and state highway corridor programs that run through central and western Massachusetts.

Are there remote civil project manager jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, but they're rare. Civil project management is a field-oriented role that requires regular site visits, contractor coordination, and in-person reviews with municipal clients, which limits full remote arrangements. About 44% of civil project manager openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those postings typically involve design-phase coordination, grant writing, or program oversight duties rather than active construction management.

How can I get hired as a civil project manager in Massachusetts with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a staff engineer or project engineer role at a Massachusetts transportation or municipal engineering firm, where you assist licensed PEs on MassDOT or water authority projects while accumulating the hours needed for PE licensure. Large Massachusetts employers like CDM Smith and Jacobs run structured new-graduate programs that rotate candidates through infrastructure disciplines. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam early and gaining any site experience on roadway or drainage projects gives candidates a measurable edge over those without it.

Where can I find and apply to civil project manager jobs in Massachusetts?

You can find and apply to civil project manager jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings in the state. Find the roles that fit your experience and apply directly.

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