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 Baxter & Woodman, Parsons, and City of Scottsdale. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Introduction
Provides high-level professional and technical project engineering and management services leading a multi-disciplinary project management team in the planning and implementation of the city's capital improvement program from project inception through completion of construction.
Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $64.52/hour or $134,201.60/annually.
Please note:
- Be sure to check your email junk/spam folders regularly for possible notifications and/or self-schedule interview invitations from Governmentjobs.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management, or a related field from an accredited educational institution.
- Seven years professional level public or private infrastructure project management experience and/or building projects.
- Five years of experience as responsible project manager.
- Any equivalent combination of education and job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.
- Must possess, at time of application, and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 36 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Motor Vehicle Department requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona. Note: Graduated Driver’s Licenses are considered restricted.
- Current registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Arizona, or by the technical board of another state with the ability to obtain reciprocity within six months.
- Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.
Essential Functions
Click here to view the job description and full list of Essential Functions.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
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Benefits Highlights:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
- Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
- Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
- Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
- City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
- Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 11.98% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
- Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide 457
- Pet Insurance
- Bilingual pay compensation
- Employer contribution of $10 per pay period to employee's PEHP (Post-Employment Health Plan) account
Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.
Selection Process:
The application and supplemental questions are essential components of the selection process and must be completed in their entirety for your candidacy to be considered. Please ensure that each section is fully completed and all questions are answered thoroughly. Do not substitute responses with “See Resume.” Incomplete answers, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from further consideration.
Applicants whose education, training, and experience most closely align with the requirements of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process, which may include a panel interview. Candidates selected to move forward will be required to successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment background screening, which may include the following:
- Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
- Criminal Background screening
- Drug Screen
- 39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check
The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.
PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are calculated based on a full-time schedule of 2,080 hours per year and a part-time schedule of 1,040 hours per year. Work experience may at times substitute for education on a year-for-year basis; however, depending on the job classification, education may not be used as a substitute for required work experience.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an “otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at 480-312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at 480-312-2491.
This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
Full-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance.
Part-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.
Commute Solutions Program
City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
Introduction
Provides high-level professional and technical project engineering and management services leading a multi-disciplinary project management team in the planning and implementation of the city's capital improvement program from project inception through completion of construction.
Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $64.52/hour or $134,201.60/annually.
Please note:
- Be sure to check your email junk/spam folders regularly for possible notifications and/or self-schedule interview invitations from Governmentjobs.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management, or a related field from an accredited educational institution.
- Seven years professional level public or private infrastructure project management experience and/or building projects.
- Five years of experience as responsible project manager.
- Any equivalent combination of education and job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.
- Must possess, at time of application, and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 36 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Motor Vehicle Department requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona. Note: Graduated Driver’s Licenses are considered restricted.
- Current registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Arizona, or by the technical board of another state with the ability to obtain reciprocity within six months.
- Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.
Essential Functions
Click here to view the job description and full list of Essential Functions.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Click here to view the job description and full list of Work Environment/Physical Demands.
Benefits Highlights:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
- Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
- Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
- Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
- City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
- Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 11.98% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
- Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide 457
- Pet Insurance
- Bilingual pay compensation
- Employer contribution of $10 per pay period to employee's PEHP (Post-Employment Health Plan) account
Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.
Selection Process:
The application and supplemental questions are essential components of the selection process and must be completed in their entirety for your candidacy to be considered. Please ensure that each section is fully completed and all questions are answered thoroughly. Do not substitute responses with “See Resume.” Incomplete answers, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from further consideration.
Applicants whose education, training, and experience most closely align with the requirements of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process, which may include a panel interview. Candidates selected to move forward will be required to successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment background screening, which may include the following:
- Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
- Criminal Background screening
- Drug Screen
- 39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check
The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.
PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are calculated based on a full-time schedule of 2,080 hours per year and a part-time schedule of 1,040 hours per year. Work experience may at times substitute for education on a year-for-year basis; however, depending on the job classification, education may not be used as a substitute for required work experience.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an “otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at 480-312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at 480-312-2491.
This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
Full-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance.
Part-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.
Commute Solutions Program
City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
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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 Baxter & Woodman, Parsons, and City of Scottsdale, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 September 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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