H-1B Visa Transportation Project Manager Jobs
Transportation Project Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field. Employers in infrastructure, transit, and consulting regularly file LCAs for this title. The 85,000-cap lottery applies, with registration typically opening in March each year.
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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
Join our growing Transportation team and play a key role in delivering impactful highway infrastructure projects across the Southeast. We are seeking an experienced Senior Transportation Project Manager to lead the planning, design, and delivery of mid-sized to large civil highway projects from concept development through final design, construction support, and project closeout.
This position offers the opportunity to manage complex transportation projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, build strong client relationships, and contribute to improving mobility and infrastructure throughout the region.
This is an excellent opportunity for a transportation professional seeking to advance into a leadership role while managing meaningful highway infrastructure projects across South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee.
Responsibilities
- Manage mid-sized to large transportation and highway design projects from planning and concept development through construction services.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, agency stakeholders, and project teams.
- Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and quality objectives.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams of roadway, drainage, traffic, structural, and environmental professionals.
- Oversee project delivery to ensure technical excellence, profitability, and client satisfaction.
- Coordinate with state DOTs, local agencies, municipalities, and other stakeholders throughout project development.
- Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to maintain project objectives.
- Prepare and review technical proposals, project work plans, and contract documents.
- Mentor junior engineers and project staff while fostering collaboration and professional growth.
- Support business development initiatives, including client engagement, proposal preparation, and pursuit strategies.
- Provide construction phase support, including design clarifications, reviews, and coordination with contractors and owners.
Qualifications
Minimum
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline and eight (8) years of highway/roadway design experience on transportation infrastructure projects or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience.
- Four years of project management experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license for either SC, NC, or TN states or the ability to obtain through reciprocity.
- Experience managing project budgets, schedules, scopes, and client relationships.
- Experience in transportation project development and delivery processes.
Preferred
- Experience working with one or more state DOTs, including SCDOT, NCDOT, or TDOT.
- Proven success managing complex transportation projects from conception through construction.
- Experience with alternative delivery methods and large-scale transportation programs.
- Demonstrated experience in business development and client management.
- Experienced in motivational communication, leadership, and team management skills.
Additional Information
- Relocation is an option for this position.
- We are interested in every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship may be available for current visa holders in the United States.
At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
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
Join our growing Transportation team and play a key role in delivering impactful highway infrastructure projects across the Southeast. We are seeking an experienced Senior Transportation Project Manager to lead the planning, design, and delivery of mid-sized to large civil highway projects from concept development through final design, construction support, and project closeout.
This position offers the opportunity to manage complex transportation projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, build strong client relationships, and contribute to improving mobility and infrastructure throughout the region.
This is an excellent opportunity for a transportation professional seeking to advance into a leadership role while managing meaningful highway infrastructure projects across South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee.
Responsibilities
- Manage mid-sized to large transportation and highway design projects from planning and concept development through construction services.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, agency stakeholders, and project teams.
- Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and quality objectives.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams of roadway, drainage, traffic, structural, and environmental professionals.
- Oversee project delivery to ensure technical excellence, profitability, and client satisfaction.
- Coordinate with state DOTs, local agencies, municipalities, and other stakeholders throughout project development.
- Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to maintain project objectives.
- Prepare and review technical proposals, project work plans, and contract documents.
- Mentor junior engineers and project staff while fostering collaboration and professional growth.
- Support business development initiatives, including client engagement, proposal preparation, and pursuit strategies.
- Provide construction phase support, including design clarifications, reviews, and coordination with contractors and owners.
Qualifications
Minimum
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline and eight (8) years of highway/roadway design experience on transportation infrastructure projects or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience.
- Four years of project management experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license for either SC, NC, or TN states or the ability to obtain through reciprocity.
- Experience managing project budgets, schedules, scopes, and client relationships.
- Experience in transportation project development and delivery processes.
Preferred
- Experience working with one or more state DOTs, including SCDOT, NCDOT, or TDOT.
- Proven success managing complex transportation projects from conception through construction.
- Experience with alternative delivery methods and large-scale transportation programs.
- Demonstrated experience in business development and client management.
- Experienced in motivational communication, leadership, and team management skills.
Additional Information
- Relocation is an option for this position.
- We are interested in every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship may be available for current visa holders in the United States.
At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
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 H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Transportation Project Manager
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to transportation project management. Civil engineering, construction management, and urban planning degrees qualify cleanly. A general business degree alone often triggers an RFE, so gather transcripts and course descriptions that show engineering or infrastructure coursework.
Target infrastructure consultants over general contractors
Engineering consulting firms like AECOM, WSP, and HDR file H-1B petitions regularly for project management roles tied to specific transportation contracts. General contractors often classify these roles differently, making specialty occupation harder to establish in the petition.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter your job search on Migrate Mate by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history for transportation or engineering roles. This cuts through listings from employers who won't file, letting you focus applications where sponsorship is already established practice.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your job title and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage tiers for transportation project managers in your target metro before you enter salary discussions.
Attach project documentation to your petition package
H-1B petitions for project manager roles sometimes face RFEs questioning whether the position truly requires a specialized degree. Include executed project contracts, your scope-of-work description, and any PE licensure or PMP certification to reinforce the specialty occupation argument your employer's attorney is building.
Plan your timeline around the April 1 filing window
H-1B cap petitions can only be filed from April 1 for an October 1 start date. If you receive an offer in summer or fall, your start date will be the following October. Confirm your employer understands this timeline before you resign from a current role.
H-1B Visa Transportation Project Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Transportation Project Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as civil engineering, construction management, or transportation planning. The employer must demonstrate in the LCA and I-129 petition that the role isn't performable by someone with an unrelated degree. Roles tied to public infrastructure contracts or regulated engineering work have a stronger specialty occupation argument than general construction coordination roles.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Transportation Project Managers?
Engineering consulting firms, transit authorities, state DOT contractors, and large infrastructure developers consistently file H-1B LCAs for this role. Firms working on federally funded transportation projects are particularly active sponsors because contract requirements often mandate credentialed project management. You can identify employers with verified H-1B filing history for this job title by searching Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data by role and employer.
Can a PMP certification substitute for a bachelor's degree in the H-1B petition?
No. USCIS requires a U.S. bachelor's degree or its equivalent in a directly related field as the baseline for specialty occupation. A PMP certification strengthens the petition by demonstrating professional standards, but it doesn't replace the degree requirement. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-member agency showing equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's is required.
How does working on a multi-state transportation project affect my H-1B petition?
If your role requires you to work at multiple project sites across state lines, your employer must file a separate LCA for each work location where you'll spend significant time. Short-term placements under ten consecutive workdays may qualify for a short-term placement exception, but ongoing project work at a second site requires its own LCA certified at the prevailing wage for that location.
What happens to my H-1B status if my transportation project ends before my petition expires?
If your employer terminates your employment before your H-1B end date, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, change status, or depart the U.S. A new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition during that window, and you can begin work once USCIS receives it. Project-based roles in infrastructure carry this risk, so tracking your project timeline against your I-94 expiration is practical planning, not just formality.