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Transportation Project Manager roles are strong fits for F-1 OPT students with degrees in civil engineering, urban planning, or construction management. Most positions qualify as STEM OPT, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization. Employers in this field regularly sponsor H-1B visas, making it a viable long-term path.
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Lochner, an Egis company is recruiting for a Transportation Project Manager in Oklahoma City, OK. A Professional Engineer (PE) with 4 years of experience with transportation projects and managing ODOT and OTA projects.
Lochner joined Egis, a global infrastructure consulting, engineering, and operations firm, expanding our capabilities while preserving the values and culture that define who we are. Egis is a global leader in Transportation (all modes), Cities (vertical and horizontal infrastructure), and Community Resources (energy, water, and Environmental).
Are you ready to join us on this journey?
As a people-centric company, Lochner’s purpose is to empower our team to put their knowledge to work, enhancing communities across the US. To achieve this, we hire candidates of all experiences and skillsets because amazing things happen when people with diverse backgrounds come together to solve problems. We believe collaboration is more than a buzz word — it is a guiding principle in which every point of view is valued and heard and is the driving force in delivering our best work. At all levels of the organization, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit and culture of autonomy to advance our strategic vision and continually seek our next success story.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for the management of design projects for ODOT, OTA and other municipal clients.
- Direct and/or perform engineering calculations from preliminary to final design.
- Direct and/or develop plans, specifications, reports, and cost estimates.
- Responsible for client development and fostering relationships with existing and new clients.
- Coordinate with project staff, other disciplines and sub-consultants, clients, and reviewers to ensure accuracy and quality of work.
- Responsible for management of project budgets, goal setting, determining scope of work, estimating fees, and preparing proposals and contracts on projects.
- Schedule work for team members to deliver projects on time and on budget.
- Ensure efficient and productive utilization of staff in providing high-quality service.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
- 4+ years of experience on transportation projects. Experience managing ODOT and OTA projects is a plus.
- Professional License in OK or ability to obtain an OK PE within 6 months of hire.
- Must have business development and marketing experience in OK. Must be able to lead proposals (written, presentations, interviews etc.)
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
BENEFITS
Joining Lochner means gaining access to a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health and financial well-being throughout your career.
Lochner provides an extensive total rewards package that includes:
- Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program
- Company Paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), and Life Insurance
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent Care
- Paid Family Leave
- Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible)
- Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health
- Lochner Cares Non-Profit 501c3
- Education and Training Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
- Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stoop, crawl, and lifting. The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 20 pounds. Must be alert to equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.
EQUAL EMPLOYER
Lochner is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Lochner provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
All positions at Lochner require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo pre-employment screening. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and drug tests. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the pre-employment screening.
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INTRODUCTION
Lochner, an Egis company is recruiting for a Transportation Project Manager in Oklahoma City, OK. A Professional Engineer (PE) with 4 years of experience with transportation projects and managing ODOT and OTA projects.
Lochner joined Egis, a global infrastructure consulting, engineering, and operations firm, expanding our capabilities while preserving the values and culture that define who we are. Egis is a global leader in Transportation (all modes), Cities (vertical and horizontal infrastructure), and Community Resources (energy, water, and Environmental).
Are you ready to join us on this journey?
As a people-centric company, Lochner’s purpose is to empower our team to put their knowledge to work, enhancing communities across the US. To achieve this, we hire candidates of all experiences and skillsets because amazing things happen when people with diverse backgrounds come together to solve problems. We believe collaboration is more than a buzz word — it is a guiding principle in which every point of view is valued and heard and is the driving force in delivering our best work. At all levels of the organization, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit and culture of autonomy to advance our strategic vision and continually seek our next success story.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for the management of design projects for ODOT, OTA and other municipal clients.
- Direct and/or perform engineering calculations from preliminary to final design.
- Direct and/or develop plans, specifications, reports, and cost estimates.
- Responsible for client development and fostering relationships with existing and new clients.
- Coordinate with project staff, other disciplines and sub-consultants, clients, and reviewers to ensure accuracy and quality of work.
- Responsible for management of project budgets, goal setting, determining scope of work, estimating fees, and preparing proposals and contracts on projects.
- Schedule work for team members to deliver projects on time and on budget.
- Ensure efficient and productive utilization of staff in providing high-quality service.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
- 4+ years of experience on transportation projects. Experience managing ODOT and OTA projects is a plus.
- Professional License in OK or ability to obtain an OK PE within 6 months of hire.
- Must have business development and marketing experience in OK. Must be able to lead proposals (written, presentations, interviews etc.)
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
BENEFITS
Joining Lochner means gaining access to a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health and financial well-being throughout your career.
Lochner provides an extensive total rewards package that includes:
- Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program
- Company Paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), and Life Insurance
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent Care
- Paid Family Leave
- Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible)
- Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health
- Lochner Cares Non-Profit 501c3
- Education and Training Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
- Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stoop, crawl, and lifting. The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 20 pounds. Must be alert to equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.
EQUAL EMPLOYER
Lochner is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Lochner provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
All positions at Lochner require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo pre-employment screening. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and drug tests. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the pre-employment screening.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Transportation Project Manager
Target infrastructure-heavy employers
Large engineering consultancies and public agencies like transit authorities and DOTs file H-1B petitions regularly. These organizations have established immigration processes, making them more likely to sponsor OPT students transitioning to long-term work authorization.
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT
Civil engineering, transportation engineering, and construction management degrees are typically on the STEM OPT list, giving you 36 months total. Verify your program's CIP code with your DSO before accepting any offer to avoid surprises.
Emphasize PMP or PE exam progress
Employers sponsoring visas want candidates who are building long-term credentials. Mentioning active progress toward a Project Management Professional certification or Professional Engineer licensure signals commitment and reduces perceived sponsorship risk for hiring managers.
Address sponsorship early but strategically
Bring up OPT status after demonstrating your technical value, not in your opening message. Once an employer is interested, they're far more likely to engage honestly about whether their organization has sponsored visas before.
Research federal and state infrastructure programs
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law created sustained demand for transportation project managers across agencies and contractors. Firms actively winning federal transportation contracts often have consistent hiring pipelines and are accustomed to sponsoring international talent.
Use Migrate Mate to filter OPT-friendly employers
Migrate Mate surfaces Transportation Project Manager roles from employers with verified sponsorship histories. Searching there lets you focus your applications on companies already familiar with OPT work authorization rather than starting every conversation from scratch.
Transportation Project Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Transportation Project Manager roles qualify for STEM OPT extension?
They often do, depending on your degree. If you graduated with a civil engineering, transportation engineering, or construction management degree, your program is likely on the STEM OPT designated degree list. That gives you a 24-month extension on top of your initial 12-month OPT period, for a total of 36 months. Confirm your program's CIP code with your Designated School Official before applying.
What types of employers hire Transportation Project Managers on OPT?
The strongest hiring pools are large engineering and infrastructure consultancies, state and regional transportation departments, transit authorities, and federal contractors working on highway or rail programs. These organizations handle multi-year projects that justify sponsoring international employees. On Migrate Mate, you can browse Transportation Project Manager openings filtered by employers with sponsorship history, which saves significant research time.
How does OPT status affect my ability to manage federally funded transportation projects?
OPT status generally does not restrict you from working on federally funded transportation projects, since you hold valid work authorization through your EAD card. However, some positions tied to national security-sensitive contracts or requiring security clearances may not be available to non-permanent residents. Most civilian infrastructure roles, including highway, transit, and bridge projects, have no such restrictions.
What should I do if my OPT expires before my H-1B is approved?
If your employer files your H-1B petition before your OPT expires and you have an approved STEM OPT extension, you may be covered by a cap-gap extension that bridges your status until October 1 of the lottery year. This protection applies automatically if you are selected in the H-1B lottery. Work closely with your employer's immigration attorney and notify your DSO as soon as the petition is filed.
Is a PE license or PMP certification required to get OPT sponsorship in this field?
Neither is strictly required during OPT, but both meaningfully improve your chances. Employers sponsoring visas weigh long-term value, and candidates pursuing Professional Engineer licensure or a Project Management Professional certification signal a commitment to the field that reduces perceived hiring risk. Many firms will also support exam fees and study time once you are on board.