E-3 Visa Transportation Project Manager Jobs
Transportation Project Manager roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so Australian professionals can pursue U.S. roles without the H-1B timing constraints.
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Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
AECOM is seeking a Transportation Project Manager to support and grow our transportation practice in Madison/Middleton, Wisconsin. This role offers the opportunity to lead the planning, design, and delivery of impactful transportation infrastructure projects that improve mobility and connectivity across the region. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting an established team, managing ongoing project work, and helping deliver high quality solutions for state and local transportation clients. This position provides the opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and contribute to the continued growth of AECOM’s transportation presence in Wisconsin.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage transportation projects from planning and design through delivery, ensuring schedule, budget, and quality objectives are achieved.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders, maintaining strong relationships with state and local transportation agencies.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams including roadway, traffic, structural, drainage, and environmental specialists.
- Support project pursuits, including proposal preparation, scope development, and cost estimating.
- Oversee technical design development for roadway and highway projects in accordance with applicable standards and client requirements.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technical staff.
- Review engineering calculations, design plans, specifications, and technical reports.
- Monitor project performance and proactively manage risks, scope changes, and resource allocation.
- Collaborate with regional leadership to support team growth and delivery of transportation programs in Wisconsin.
Minimum Qualifications
- BA/BS + 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Preferred Qualifications
- Client relationships and business development experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
- 10+ years of progressive experience designing and delivering projects.
- Wisconsin PE or ability to obtain a PE within 6 months of employment.
- Experience as project manager or lead roadway engineer on WISDOT projects.
Additional Information
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Company Description
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
AECOM is seeking a Transportation Project Manager to support and grow our transportation practice in Madison/Middleton, Wisconsin. This role offers the opportunity to lead the planning, design, and delivery of impactful transportation infrastructure projects that improve mobility and connectivity across the region. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting an established team, managing ongoing project work, and helping deliver high quality solutions for state and local transportation clients. This position provides the opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and contribute to the continued growth of AECOM’s transportation presence in Wisconsin.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage transportation projects from planning and design through delivery, ensuring schedule, budget, and quality objectives are achieved.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders, maintaining strong relationships with state and local transportation agencies.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams including roadway, traffic, structural, drainage, and environmental specialists.
- Support project pursuits, including proposal preparation, scope development, and cost estimating.
- Oversee technical design development for roadway and highway projects in accordance with applicable standards and client requirements.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technical staff.
- Review engineering calculations, design plans, specifications, and technical reports.
- Monitor project performance and proactively manage risks, scope changes, and resource allocation.
- Collaborate with regional leadership to support team growth and delivery of transportation programs in Wisconsin.
Minimum Qualifications
- BA/BS + 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Preferred Qualifications
- Client relationships and business development experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
- 10+ years of progressive experience designing and delivering projects.
- Wisconsin PE or ability to obtain a PE within 6 months of employment.
- Experience as project manager or lead roadway engineer on WISDOT projects.
Additional Information
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Transportation Project Manager
Translate your credentials for U.S. employers
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees in civil or construction engineering are accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees for E-3 purposes. Get a credential evaluation from a DOL-recognized agency before your first interview so employers don't stall on the sponsorship question.
Target infrastructure-focused employers with active LCA histories
Search DOL's Labor Condition Application disclosure data to find firms that have sponsored transportation or project management roles before. Employers already familiar with LCA filing are far less likely to withdraw an offer when they see the E-3 paperwork.
Address E-3 sponsorship in your cover letter directly
Don't wait for the interview to raise your visa status. One clear sentence stating you're an Australian citizen eligible for E-3 sponsorship with no lottery requirement removes the most common reason hiring managers pass on international candidates.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service after your offer
Once you have a signed offer letter, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork. The service manages DOL certification, consulate preparation, and document review so your start date doesn't slip while paperwork sits unresolved.
Confirm specialty occupation framing with your employer
Transportation Project Manager job descriptions vary widely. Make sure your offer letter and employer documentation describe the role as requiring a specific bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field. Generic project management language without a degree requirement can trigger USCIS scrutiny.
Search roles on Migrate Mate for verified E-3 sponsorship
Finding Transportation Project Manager openings is straightforward, but confirming which employers will sponsor E-3 visas is harder. Migrate Mate filters roles by confirmed E-3 sponsorship so you're not spending interview rounds on employers who'll decline at the offer stage.
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Find Transportation Project Manager JobsTransportation Project Manager E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Transportation Project Manager jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find Transportation Project Manager roles where the employer has confirmed E-3 sponsorship. Standard job boards don't filter by visa type, so you can spend weeks in interview processes only to find the employer won't sponsor. Migrate Mate surfaces roles specifically matched to E-3 eligibility so you can focus on positions that will actually result in an offer.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Transportation Project Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for E-3 purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires a specific bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, transportation planning, or a closely related field. The key is that a generic bachelor's in any discipline isn't sufficient. Your offer letter and the employer's documentation must establish that the role's duties require a degree in a defined technical discipline, not just any four-year degree.
How does the E-3 visa compare to H-1B for Transportation Project Manager roles in the U.S.?
The E-3 has no annual lottery and no cap on approvals, which means an Australian professional with a qualifying offer can apply at any point in the year and begin work as soon as the visa is issued. The H-1B requires entering a randomized lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection rate for most applicants, and successful registrants can't start until October 1 of that fiscal year. For transportation and infrastructure roles, the E-3 timeline is significantly more predictable.
What documentation does my employer need to provide for an E-3 application?
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL certifying the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for the role and location. They also need to provide a formal offer letter describing the position, the required qualifications, and your start date. You don't need to file a petition with USCIS for consular E-3 applications. The certified LCA and offer letter are the two core employer documents you'll present at your consulate interview.
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