Remote Transportation Project Manager Jobs
Remote Transportation Project Manager jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms and distributed teams in logistics, infrastructure consulting, and government contracting. Employers hiring remotely right now include Parsons, Baxter & Woodman, and Ardurra. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.
Job Description:
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager with deep expertise in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and Smart Mobility to lead, grow, and deliver impactful transportation technology projects across Texas and beyond.
This is a high-visibility leadership role for a doer-seller-entrepreneur—someone who can win work, do the work, and grow the work. The ideal candidate combines strong technical and project delivery capabilities with business development acumen, market presence, and a passion for shaping the future of mobility.
This person will be based in Texas and serve as a key leader supporting clients and opportunities throughout the Texas market, while also contributing to strategic growth in other geographies.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of ITS and Smart Mobility projects from pursuit through implementation.
Client Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with state, regional, and local transportation agencies, municipalities, toll authorities, and other public-sector clients.
Business Development
- Identify, pursue, and win new business opportunities in Texas and beyond, including task orders, on-call contracts, and major pursuits.
Market Growth
- Develop and execute strategies to expand market presence in ITS, connected infrastructure, traffic systems, transportation technology, and smart mobility solutions.
Technical Delivery
- Oversee technical teams delivering solutions related to traffic management systems, connected vehicle infrastructure, tolling, transit technology, communications networks, data systems, and emerging mobility technologies.
- Team Leadership
- Mentor and lead multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, innovation, and high performance.
Strategic Planning
- Help shape the growth strategy for the Texas ITS and Smart Mobility practice, including target clients, partnerships, and service offerings.
- Financial Management
- Manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, profitability, invoicing, and resource planning.
Proposal Development
- Lead or support proposal strategy, capture planning, technical approach development, presentations, and interviews.
Industry Presence
- Represent the firm in industry organizations, conferences, client meetings, and networking events to enhance visibility and credibility in the market.
Market Knowledge
- Strong understanding of the Texas transportation market, including agencies, procurement approaches, and funding environment
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively across Texas, with additional travel outside the state as needed
Education and Typical Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical/business field
- 15+ years of related work experience is required and
- Previous project management experience on similar or related projects
What We’re Looking For
We need a leader who is more than a project manager. We are looking for someone who:
- Is a doer who can lead delivery and execute complex projects
- Is a seller who can develop trusted client relationships and win new work
- Is an entrepreneur who sees opportunities, builds teams, and grows a business
- Thrives in a fast-paced, client-facing environment
- Understands how to turn technical excellence into market growth
- Is motivated by the opportunity to help define their own success and growth trajectory
Impact of the Role
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Help shape the future of transportation technology across Texas
- Lead innovative ITS and Smart Mobility projects that improve safety, efficiency, and connectivity
- Build strong client partnerships and expand strategic market presence
- Determine your own growth by contributing to business development, delivery excellence, and team expansion
- Play a key role in growing work in Texas and beyond
Why Join Us
This is an opportunity for a driven leader to make a significant impact in one of the most dynamic transportation markets in the country. If you are energized by the chance to win work, do work, and grow work, and want to help lead the expansion of an ITS and Smart Mobility practice in Texas, we want to hear from you.
Security Clearance Requirement:
None This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next! Salary Range: $134,100.00 - $241,400.00 We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle! This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled. Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Financial Wellness
We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.
Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.
We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.
Veteran Support
We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.
At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.
Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.
At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.
Job Description:
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager with deep expertise in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and Smart Mobility to lead, grow, and deliver impactful transportation technology projects across Texas and beyond.
This is a high-visibility leadership role for a doer-seller-entrepreneur—someone who can win work, do the work, and grow the work. The ideal candidate combines strong technical and project delivery capabilities with business development acumen, market presence, and a passion for shaping the future of mobility.
This person will be based in Texas and serve as a key leader supporting clients and opportunities throughout the Texas market, while also contributing to strategic growth in other geographies.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of ITS and Smart Mobility projects from pursuit through implementation.
Client Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with state, regional, and local transportation agencies, municipalities, toll authorities, and other public-sector clients.
Business Development
- Identify, pursue, and win new business opportunities in Texas and beyond, including task orders, on-call contracts, and major pursuits.
Market Growth
- Develop and execute strategies to expand market presence in ITS, connected infrastructure, traffic systems, transportation technology, and smart mobility solutions.
Technical Delivery
- Oversee technical teams delivering solutions related to traffic management systems, connected vehicle infrastructure, tolling, transit technology, communications networks, data systems, and emerging mobility technologies.
- Team Leadership
- Mentor and lead multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, innovation, and high performance.
Strategic Planning
- Help shape the growth strategy for the Texas ITS and Smart Mobility practice, including target clients, partnerships, and service offerings.
- Financial Management
- Manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, profitability, invoicing, and resource planning.
Proposal Development
- Lead or support proposal strategy, capture planning, technical approach development, presentations, and interviews.
Industry Presence
- Represent the firm in industry organizations, conferences, client meetings, and networking events to enhance visibility and credibility in the market.
Market Knowledge
- Strong understanding of the Texas transportation market, including agencies, procurement approaches, and funding environment
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively across Texas, with additional travel outside the state as needed
Education and Typical Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical/business field
- 15+ years of related work experience is required and
- Previous project management experience on similar or related projects
What We’re Looking For
We need a leader who is more than a project manager. We are looking for someone who:
- Is a doer who can lead delivery and execute complex projects
- Is a seller who can develop trusted client relationships and win new work
- Is an entrepreneur who sees opportunities, builds teams, and grows a business
- Thrives in a fast-paced, client-facing environment
- Understands how to turn technical excellence into market growth
- Is motivated by the opportunity to help define their own success and growth trajectory
Impact of the Role
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Help shape the future of transportation technology across Texas
- Lead innovative ITS and Smart Mobility projects that improve safety, efficiency, and connectivity
- Build strong client partnerships and expand strategic market presence
- Determine your own growth by contributing to business development, delivery excellence, and team expansion
- Play a key role in growing work in Texas and beyond
Why Join Us
This is an opportunity for a driven leader to make a significant impact in one of the most dynamic transportation markets in the country. If you are energized by the chance to win work, do work, and grow work, and want to help lead the expansion of an ITS and Smart Mobility practice in Texas, we want to hear from you.
Security Clearance Requirement:
None This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next! Salary Range: $134,100.00 - $241,400.00 We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle! This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled. Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Financial Wellness
We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.
Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.
We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.
Veteran Support
We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.
At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.
Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote transportation project manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related technical field
- PMP or PE certification preferred or required for most mid-to-senior roles
- Experience managing federally funded transportation or infrastructure projects
- Proficiency with project scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
- Working knowledge of NEPA, right-of-way acquisition, or environmental permitting processes
- Strong stakeholder coordination experience across public agencies, contractors, and design teams
Tips for Your Remote Transportation Project Manager Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote transportation project manager openings from across the U.S. in one place. Search for roles that match your sector and experience level and apply directly, since remote postings often close faster than on-site ones.
Show async project management in your resume
Remote employers want proof you've kept projects moving without daily in-person check-ins. Highlight experience coordinating across time zones, running async status updates, and managing stakeholder communication through written reports or digital project dashboards like Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
Demonstrate remote tools fluency upfront
Call out your proficiency with the specific tools remote transportation project managers use: cloud-based scheduling platforms, document management systems, video conferencing for agency or contractor meetings, and collaborative markup tools for reviewing design or traffic plans remotely.
Prepare for a remote-specific interview format
Remote hiring panels often assess communication clarity and self-direction directly. Practice presenting a project you managed with minimal supervision, explaining how you tracked milestones, escalated issues, and kept distributed stakeholders aligned without relying on in-person meetings.
Remote Transportation Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote transportation project manager job?
Target companies that already run distributed project teams, such as infrastructure consultancies, transit software firms, and engineering services companies with multi-state portfolios. Remote transportation project managers are screened hard on async communication, self-directed scheduling, and proficiency with project management tools like MS Project, Primavera P6, or cloud-based platforms. Demonstrating that you've managed stakeholders, budgets, or timelines without daily in-person oversight gives you a clear edge.
Which companies hire remote transportation project managers?
Employers currently hiring remote transportation project managers include Parsons, Baxter & Woodman, and Ardurra, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These include remote-first engineering firms, distributed infrastructure consultancies, and government contractors managing transportation programs across multiple regions.
Can you get a remote transportation project manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles in this field are harder to land because employers expect you to manage timelines and stakeholders without close supervision from day one. Your strongest path is through remote internships or coordinator roles at engineering or logistics firms, paired with demonstrated project tracking skills, relevant certifications like CAPM, and a portfolio showing organized, documented project work.
Do you need a degree for remote transportation project manager jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers prefer a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, urban planning, or a related field, but they weigh verified project management credentials, hands-on results, and tools proficiency heavily. A PMP or similar certification alongside documented experience managing transportation projects can offset a non-traditional academic background for a significant share of remote openings.
Which industries hire the most remote transportation project managers?
Remote transportation project manager roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors rely on distributed teams to manage projects across wide geographies, making remote project management a practical and established model within them.
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