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Transportation Project Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, where employers document that no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing your I-140 petition. Infrastructure firms, transit agencies, and engineering consultancies regularly sponsor foreign professionals in this field, making it one of the stronger pathways to permanent residency for civil and transportation specialists.
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Transportation Practice
Consistently ranked by Engineering News-Record as a Top 20 transportation firm, Michael Baker International offers clients an integrated team of professionals versed in all aspects of transportation planning, design, permitting, and construction management and inspection. In addition, Michael Baker International is a recognized leader in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining a safe and efficient transportation infrastructure.
What We’re Looking For:
Michael Baker is seeking a Senior Transportation Project Manager to be a part of our Tampa, FL team. The Senior Project Manager will provide engineering design and oversight in the successful delivery of transportation and public works projects throughout Florida as well as leading and mentoring project teams in design and plan preparation for roadway, highway, and freeway projects for FDOT, municipalities, counties, and tolling agencies.
What You’ll Do:
- Demonstrate expertise with Departments of Transportation and public works infrastructure projects.
- Provide engineering design and oversight in the successful delivery of transportation projects throughout Florida, leading and mentoring project teams in all aspects of design and plan preparation for roadway, highway, and freeway projects for FDOT, Municipal, County, Toll, and Transit agencies.
- Lead plan production for conventional design-bid-build and design-build highway projects.
- Review the work of other professionals – this includes QA/QC, mentoring, training and growing staff in the performance of job duties.
- Have a broad understanding of all elements of the design of highway transportation facilities, including roadway elements, hydrology and hydraulics, structures and traffic related items.
- Possess a working knowledge of project economics relating to scheduling, resource loading, spend rates and ability to deliver project profits.
What You Need to Succeed:
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Florida, or the ability to obtain a Florida PE license within 6 months of hire.
- 10+ years of experience working on transportation design projects. Previous experience in consulting engineering with a primary focus on FDOT (or other DOT) transportation projects.
- Experience in the successful management and delivery of design-build projects.
COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $110,000 to $194,000. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.
Why Choose Us:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
- Professional and personal development
- Generous paid time off
- Commuter and wellness benefits
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About us
Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.
Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.
We Make a Difference.
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Transportation Practice
Consistently ranked by Engineering News-Record as a Top 20 transportation firm, Michael Baker International offers clients an integrated team of professionals versed in all aspects of transportation planning, design, permitting, and construction management and inspection. In addition, Michael Baker International is a recognized leader in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining a safe and efficient transportation infrastructure.
What We’re Looking For:
Michael Baker is seeking a Senior Transportation Project Manager to be a part of our Tampa, FL team. The Senior Project Manager will provide engineering design and oversight in the successful delivery of transportation and public works projects throughout Florida as well as leading and mentoring project teams in design and plan preparation for roadway, highway, and freeway projects for FDOT, municipalities, counties, and tolling agencies.
What You’ll Do:
- Demonstrate expertise with Departments of Transportation and public works infrastructure projects.
- Provide engineering design and oversight in the successful delivery of transportation projects throughout Florida, leading and mentoring project teams in all aspects of design and plan preparation for roadway, highway, and freeway projects for FDOT, Municipal, County, Toll, and Transit agencies.
- Lead plan production for conventional design-bid-build and design-build highway projects.
- Review the work of other professionals – this includes QA/QC, mentoring, training and growing staff in the performance of job duties.
- Have a broad understanding of all elements of the design of highway transportation facilities, including roadway elements, hydrology and hydraulics, structures and traffic related items.
- Possess a working knowledge of project economics relating to scheduling, resource loading, spend rates and ability to deliver project profits.
What You Need to Succeed:
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Florida, or the ability to obtain a Florida PE license within 6 months of hire.
- 10+ years of experience working on transportation design projects. Previous experience in consulting engineering with a primary focus on FDOT (or other DOT) transportation projects.
- Experience in the successful management and delivery of design-build projects.
COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $110,000 to $194,000. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.
Why Choose Us:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
- Professional and personal development
- Generous paid time off
- Commuter and wellness benefits
LI-MM1 #LI-HYBRID
About us
Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.
Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.
We Make a Difference.
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Transportation Project Manager
Align your credentials with PERM requirements
PERM requires your degree and experience to match the job description precisely. Get a formal foreign credential evaluation before applying so your civil engineering or transportation planning degree is recognized as equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's or master's.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search DOL OFLC disclosure data for Transportation Project Manager LCA filings. Infrastructure consultancies, transit authorities, and state DOT contractors file PERM regularly, making them far more prepared to sponsor you than employers doing it for the first time.
Search green card roles on Migrate Mate
Filter by EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship status on Migrate Mate to find Transportation Project Manager openings where employers have already committed to the PERM process, saving you from roles that only offer H-1B visa or no sponsorship at all.
Verify the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the employer's offered salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location. A salary below prevailing wage will cause the PERM labor certification to fail regardless of employer intent.
Ask employers about concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing
If a current priority date is available for your country and category, you may be able to file your I-140 and I-485 together, cutting years off the wait. Raise this with the employer's immigration counsel as early as the offer stage.
Document your project management experience in PMP terms
PERM job descriptions for Transportation Project Managers often reference PMP certification or equivalent structured PM experience. Build a detailed record of project budgets, team sizes, and delivery milestones so your background maps cleanly to the certified job requirements.
Green Card Transportation Project Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Transportation Project Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Both categories apply depending on the position requirements. EB-3 covers professionals with a U.S. bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent, which fits most Transportation Project Manager roles. EB-2 applies when the employer requires an advanced degree or you have a combination of a bachelor's degree plus at least five years of progressive specialized experience. Your employer's immigration attorney will determine which category matches the job description they file under PERM.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B gives you temporary status in three-year increments and is subject to the annual lottery cap. Green card sponsorship through PERM is permanent and has no lottery. EB-3 also has no annual numerical cap at the petition level, though per-country limits on visa issuance can create waits for applicants from high-demand countries. The PERM process takes longer upfront but leads to lawful permanent residency rather than repeated renewals.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for this role?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment campaign to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. For a Transportation Project Manager role, this typically includes job postings, newspaper ads, and internal notice periods lasting around 60 days. DOL then audits or certifies the application before the employer files your I-140 petition with USCIS. The full PERM stage alone can take six to eighteen months depending on DOL processing backlogs.
Which employers regularly sponsor Transportation Project Managers for green cards?
Infrastructure engineering firms, transit agencies, state department of transportation contractors, and large construction management companies are the most consistent sponsors. You can identify them by filtering for EB-2 and EB-3 sponsored Transportation Project Manager roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers who have already committed to green card sponsorship rather than those only willing to consider it.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on an H-1B?
Yes, and starting PERM while you're on H-1B is the most common path for Transportation Project Managers already working in the U.S. Filing PERM early protects your priority date and lets you use AC21 portability once your I-140 is approved and your priority date becomes current. Your H-1B can be extended beyond the standard six-year cap in one-year increments once PERM has been filed for 365 days.